French Wine Essentials, January–March 2026
French Wine Essentials, January–March 2026

French Wine Essentials

French Wine Essentials, January–March 2026

27 January – 3 March Tuesdays 6pm–8:30pm The Map Room at Cardwell Cellars

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.

$850.00
 

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
  • Exceptional online resources access for 1 year
  • Expert tuition over 5 weeks
  • 20+ wine sample tastings
  • Written multiple choice exam (no tasting 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.

Fine Print

If you fail the exam you may re-sit for a fee.

Students withdrawing from the course within 72 hours of commencement will forfeit 20% of the course fee. 

The course can be cancelled by Cardwell Cellars up to the day before the commencement of the first class. All fees will be refunded in this case.

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.

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