SPANISH WINE SCHOLAR STUDY AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Set Yourself Apart and 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
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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.
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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.
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Set yourself apart from your peers. Specialize in the wines of Spain!
THE PROGRAM INCLUDES ALL THE
NECESSARY TOOLS & SUPPORT TO MASTER THE WINES OF SPAIN
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6 two hour live, interactive webinars
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Two in person tutored tastings of 30 wines
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The 315-page full-color Spanish Wine Scholar study manual
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One-year access to the Spanish Wine Scholar online study program for class preparation and review
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Registration for the Spanish Wine Scholar exam
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Who is this program for?
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This advanced study program is designed for all committed students of wine, including:
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Wine professionals wishing to specialize in the wines of Spain
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Aspiring wine professionals looking to enter the wine industry with serious knowledge on the wines of Spain
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Serious wine hobbyists as well as those interested in Spanish culture and lifestyle
Study with MWWine School:
Stay tuned for dates and registration info and specific details for our next Spanish Wine Scholar course.
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Location: Paso Robles: Broken Earth Winery
Asheville: Asheville School of Wine (Metro Wines)
Tuition: $950 - $1,100
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​Information and registration: Please email us to receive communications about dates and times.
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Schedule of classes:
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The class schedule has been designed to support the key learning outcomes presented:
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Live webinars will be held Monday or Tuesday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00pm All webinars will be recorded.
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Tutored tastings will be held in person on Two Mondays from 10 - 2pm at Broken Earth Winery in Paso Robles and from 10 to 2:00pm at Metro Wines in Asheville.
One hour exam, in person, at the same locations.
More about the Spanish Wine Scholar Program:
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Program Providers: The program is exclusively taught by authorized program providers and approved instructors who have passed the exam with honors or highest honors.
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Certification Exam: The Spanish Wine Scholar title and SWS post-nominal will be conferred to those individuals who achieve a score of 75 or higher on a 100-question multiple-choice test. Candidates scoring 85-90 pass with “Honors”. Candidates scoring 91-100 pass with “Highest Honors”.
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Online Study Program: To complement the manual and classroom experience, enrolled students will have access for 1 year from date of enrollment to the SWS online study program. The online platform is composed of multimedia E-learning modules with videos, quizzes and learning for self-evaluation, instructor Q&A forum for personal assistance, downloadable maps, pronunciation exercises and online flashcards. Online study materials are available 24/7.
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Detailed Curriculum: The Spanish Wine Scholar program presents each Spanish wine region as an integrated whole by explaining the impact of history, the significance of geological events, the importance of topographical markers and the influence of climatic factors on the wine the glass. No topic is discussed in isolation, ensuring that students finish the course with context.
If you want to learn everything there is to know about Spanish wine - whether you are a professional or just a lover of good wine - this course will take you there. It is valuable for anyone who wants an in-depth but approachable lesson on the grapes, regions, and products of Spain...which to me is the greatest wine country in the world.
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JOSÉ ANDRÉS
Chef and Owner, ThinkFoodGroup