French Wine Scholar
Coming September 2025
French Wine Scholar
Wine Scholar Guild is an internationally recognised qualification that focusses solely on the most influential wine regions of Europe, instilling a deep understanding of these wines, winemakers, and their culture.
WSG offers immersive, region-specific wine education, which set the industry standard for up-to-date and in-depth information on their focus countries.
Cardwell Cellars is proud to offer French Wine Scholar.
The most in-depth and comprehensive certification program devoted entirely to the wines of France, this course is designed especially for dedicated wine enthusiasts and industry professionals. The FWS is your passport to exploring the rich historical and cultural traditions, appellations and classification structures, viticultural and winemaking practices that make French wine a global benchmark.
Course Structure
The course runs over 6 weeks from 6pm-8pm on Tuesday nights at Cardwell Cellars, with two 6-hour intensives on Saturdays during the course.
Read the program overview here - French Wine Scholar Program Overview.
Led by our team of experienced wine professionals.
This course requires 6 students to commence. Make-up classes are not available if you miss a session.
• study manual
• 12 months of online WSG membership