The Honesty of Wine
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Dig into what makes the Napa Valley America’s premier winegrowing region. Explore the unique geological formation of the valley, why it is the ideal climate to grow grapes, historical milestones and the tradition of leadership that continues today. These maps and videos will further your understanding of Napa Valley and its place within the world of wine.
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Become a French Wine Scholar: The course starts February 10
French Wine Scholar
Thursdays, February 10th – April 21st at 6:30pm – 8:30pm. No class on March 17th. Exam on Thursday, May 5th at 6:30pm at IWEG, 211 Yonge Street, Suite 501.
The French Wine Scholar is an in-depth specialist certification focused on the diverse wines and wine regions of France. It is designed by the Wine Scholar Guild to provide current, accurate information on all of the wine regions of France and validate proficiency in the wines and wine regions of France.
This 20-hour course provides detailed coverage of French AOC wines, as well as an introduction to French history, geography, viticulture and winemaking.
You will:
- Develop specialist knowledge of the AOC wines of Alsace, Champagne, Jura, Savoie, Burgundy, Loire, Bordeaux, Rhône, Languedoc, Roussillon, Southwest France, Provence and Corsica
- Appreciate the cultural context of French wine
- Consider the vineyard and winery factors that contribute to wine styles
- Taste a range of French wines
Prerequisite: None. However, WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is recommended, and WSET Level 3 Award in Wines is preferred.
This course includes:
- A new 7th edition study manual
- A full-year access to all French Wine Scholar online resources (videos, interactive quizzes, webinars, etc.)
- Exam registration fee
- Tutored tasting of a range of French wines
- Diverse hands-on group activities designed to enhance recall and address different learning styles
In addition to classroom instruction, you are expected to spend 25 hours of preparation and review over the duration of the course outside of classroom hours.
Upon successful completion of a 100-question multiple-choice exam to be completed in 45 minutes with a passing score of 75 per cent or higher, you will receive the French Wine Scholar credential, certificate and lapel pin.
The course is taught by authorized Wine Scholar Guild instructors Nancy Reynolds DipWSET, Caitlin Ferguson DipWSET and Aleksandar Simic DipWSET.
Vinequity scholarships applications are open
IWEG partner Vinequity has open a second round of scholarship applications. In their first round, $21,150 was awarded to ten Canadian BIPOC wine professionals, including IWEG students.
Vinequity provided scholarships ranging from $250-$5000 to a range of top tier wine education programs such as the Court of Master Sommeliers and the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. Scholarship applicants are invited to select the monetary amount and educational resources that will best aid them in their career trajectory. Learn more on how to apply.