French Wine Essentials
French Wine Essentials - May 2026
Students will gain a solid foundation in the world of French wine in an accessible and engaging way. The course will highlight 'need to know' regions, grape varieties, and wine styles.
Please contact Gill at education@cardwellcellars.com for further information.
Learn all about and taste your way through the ‘need to know’ wines of France including essential varieties, wine styles, appellations, winemaking and viticulture whilst exploring history, culture, cuisine and notable producers.
What is included in the price?
- Comprehensive study book
- Access to online resources for 1 year
- Expert tuition over 5 weeks
- More than twenty wines tasted in classes
- Written multiple choice exam (no tasting exam)
- Certificate on successfully passing the exam
How is the course delivered?
Guided by French Wine Scholar and accredited wine educator Gill Sykes this course will be taught over 5 weeks in 2.5 hour sessions from 6pm – 8:30pm. Situated in The Map Room above Cardwell Cellars. The exam will be held on the 6th week. Each session will include 4 to 5 tasting wines.
Students withdrawing from the course within 72 hours of commencement will forfeit 20% of the course fee.
Courses may be cancelled by Cardwell Cellars up to 72 hours before commencement of the first class. In this case all enrolments will be refunded or moved to the next available class date.
Course specification
We are pleased to announce we are now taking bookings for our inaugural Wine Scholar Guild Course: French Wine Scholar Essentials. The Wine Scholar Guild is a globally recognised wine accreditation body which provides in depth courses specialising on individual wine producing countries.