Spanish wine Scholar
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Set yourself apart from your peers. Specialize in the wines of Spain!
The Spanish Wine Scholar™ education program is the most advanced and comprehensive certification course on the wines of Spain. The syllabus takes a regional approach and discusses all Spanish wine appellations and the factors that shape their identities.
The program was created by Spanish wine specialist Rick Fisher, Spanish Wine Scholar™ Education Director.
Wines from Spain (ICEX - Spain's Trade & Investment Government Agency) has endorsed the program in recognition of its exceptional level of depth, accuracy, detail, and academic rigor.
The Spanish Wine Scholar study and certification program confers a post-nominal to wine professionals and enthusiasts who successfully pass the certification exam (Ex: John Smith, SWS). With a school network encompassing 30 countries on 5 continents, the SWS credential has true international recognition.
Course overview
The Spanish Wine Scholar curriculum includes:
Chapter One – Fundamentals
Chapter Two – Green Spain
Chapter Three – The Duero River Valley
Chapter Four – La Rioja
Chapter Five – The Ebro River Valley
Chapter Six – Cataluña
Chapter Seven – The Central Mediterranean Coast
Chapter Eight – The Meseta
Chapter Nine – Andalucía
Chapter Ten – The Islands
Individuals who follow this in-depth Spanish wine course and pass the exam, earn the Spanish Wine Scholar™ title and SWS post-nominal which may be incorporated into a professional signature (e.g. John Smith, SWS).
The exam is composed of 100 multiple-choice questions. Candidates need a score of 75% to receive the credential. Candidates scoring 85-90% pass with “Honors”. Candidates scoring 91-100% pass with “Highest Honors”.
Class Schedule:
The Spanish Wine Scholar course is comprised of eight 2 -hour classes, a review session, and a final exam.
An average of 8-12 wines will be tasted per class.
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Date |
Chapters Covered |
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January 18 |
Chapter 1: Fundamentals |
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January 25 |
Chapter 3: Duero River Valley |
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February 1 |
Chapter 4: La Rioja |
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February 8 |
Chapter 5: Ebro River Valley |
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February 15 |
Chapter 6: Cataluña |
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February 22 |
Chapter 8: Meseta |
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March 1 |
Chapter 9: Andalucía |
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March 8 |
Chapter 10: The Islands |
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March 15 |
Review |
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March 29 |
Exam |
Course fee includes:
A comprehensive Study Manual
Professional training by Spanish Wine Scholar certified instructor
Examination fees
Access to the E-Learning Package (Multimedia modules, review quizzes, forums, downloadable maps & etc)
Internationally-recognised qualification certificate and pin for those who pass.
Upcoming course:
January 18 - March 29, 12-2pm
Scout Wine Merchants
4512 N. Oakland Avenue
Shorewood, WI
Taught by Dr. Jeffrey K. Coleman, SWS
Course will be capped at 10 students
$949.00
(Contact us for installment payment option)