French Wine Essentials Course - English, Saturday (February 2026)

Explore the world of French wine with French Wine Essentials, a program designed for wine enthusiasts and professionals. This Wine Scholar Guild course covers France's major wine regions, grape varieties, winemaking techniques, and its culture, history, and critical environmental factors that shape France’s finest wines. French Wine Essentials includes expert instruction, online study materials, and access to a student community. Successfully completing the program, you will earn a Wine Scholar Guild French Wine Essentials Certification and join a world-class network. Space is limited to 12 students, so act today! The French Wine Essentials Course enables students to: • Learn about the most important “need to know” wines of France and how they relate to local landmarks, culture and cuisine • Recall the essential grape varieties and major wine regions of France • Navigate seemingly complicated French wine classification systems • Be perfectly poised to continue their studies with the prestigious French Wine Scholar® certification program What's included in the program: • 8 hours of interactive, in-person learning experience • The French Wine Essentials 100+ page study manual • Guided tasting of 12 high-quality wines from across France • Unlimited premium coffee, espresso, tea, still and sparkling water, and Lindt chocolate • 50 multiple-choice examination (wine no tasting component) • Lunch from Joe & the Juice! French Wine Essentials In-Person Course Dates & Times: • Saturday, 7 February 2026: 10:00 am - 6:30 pm (Lunch included) • Examination (IN-PERSON): Saturday, 21 February 2026, 10:00 am - 10:45 am Please note: If you cannot attend the In-Person examination on the designated date/time, please inform us when you register for the course, and we can attempt to find a solution.