Wine Scholar Guild

Wine Scholar Guild This is the official page of the Wine Scholar Guild,
International provider of specialized

The Guild provides study & certification programs on the wines and wine regions of France, Italy and Spain. Originally created as the French Wine Society, the organization quickly became the leading provider of French wine study and certification programs internationally. In order to accommodate wine industry requests for equally detailed study programs on Italy and Spain, the French Wine Society reorganized as the Wine Scholar Guild.

This looks easy… until it isn’t 😏🍾Think you can correctly order German Sekt sweetness levels from dry to sweet? Comment ...
05/28/2026

This looks easy… until it isn’t 😏🍾
Think you can correctly order German Sekt sweetness levels from dry to sweet? Comment your order ⬇️
📚 Ready to go beyond guessing? Join the German Wine Scholar® Program→ Link: https://buff.ly/MOpp3IT

05/27/2026

🌋 Do volcanic wines actually taste volcanic… or have we been fooled?
Flint. Smoke. Salinity. That unmistakable “minerality.”... But what if those flavours come from the cellar and not the volcano? 👀
Justin Martindale MW is putting wines from Tenerife, Etna & Santorini to the test!

Want deeper conversations like this? Join WSG Membership and keep learning beyond the glass.
Link: https://www.winescholarguild.com/membership

What does it feel like to stand in a Champagne cellar with a Master of Wine, tasting directly from the source with the C...
05/26/2026

What does it feel like to stand in a Champagne cellar with a Master of Wine, tasting directly from the source with the Chef de Caves explaining every decision? That's what this trip is. 🥂

WSG's Grand Champagne Wine Tour is the last trip we're running in 2026. Most of our 2026 trips are already sold out. This one won't last long either.

Seats are very limited. Full details + brochure at the link: https://buff.ly/Qhw1cxL

A new framework for tasting. A richer language for wine.A new cohort of the WSG Tasting Diploma is opening soon.More det...
05/25/2026

A new framework for tasting. A richer language for wine.
A new cohort of the WSG Tasting Diploma is opening soon.
More details on June 1. Join the mailing list to be the first to know. Link: https://buff.ly/Qhw1cxL

Spain’s sparkling wine scene is evolving fast.From Corpinnat to Clàssic Penedès and even DOCa Rioja… there’s a lot more ...
05/22/2026

Spain’s sparkling wine scene is evolving fast.
From Corpinnat to Clàssic Penedès and even DOCa Rioja… there’s a lot more to discover.

💾 Save this for your next wine shop visit
👇 Which one would you try first?

Think you know Chardonnay? Let’s test it! 👇This grape is a rare natural mutation of one of the world’s most planted vari...
05/21/2026

Think you know Chardonnay? Let’s test it! 👇

This grape is a rare natural mutation of one of the world’s most planted varieties and it has recently gained official recognition in Champagne. Can you guess what it is?

Scroll through the clues and drop your answer below 👇

Choose wisely… this says a lot about you 👀You get one night, one lifetime and one you leave behind👇 Drop your picks in t...
05/19/2026

Choose wisely… this says a lot about you 👀

You get one night, one lifetime and one you leave behind👇 Drop your picks in the comments

Tag someone who would definitely marry Barolo!

05/18/2026

🌋 “Volcanic soil is only slightly more descriptive than cheese.”
In this month’s Regional Series, Justin Martindale MW explores the wines of the Spanish Islands with local expert Miguel Crunia. Together, they explore the fascinating diversity of volcanic terroirs and how geology shapes what’s in your glass.🍷

Want to stream this month’s regional series? Click the link: https://www.winescholarguild.com/membership to become a WSG Member and get instant access.

Happy Pinot Grigio Day 🥂But before you pour, do you actually know the difference between Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris?Sam...
05/16/2026

Happy Pinot Grigio Day 🥂
But before you pour, do you actually know the difference between Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris?

Same grape. Same genetic variety. Completely different wines and that's not an accident.

Are you a Pinot Grigio or a Pinot Gris person? Tell us below 👇

What gives Champagne its depth and complexity? The answer lies in the méthode traditionnelle.Lees aging. Time. Precision...
05/15/2026

What gives Champagne its depth and complexity? The answer lies in the méthode traditionnelle.
Lees aging. Time. Precision. From texture to aromatics, each step shapes what ends up in your glass.
Understand the process and every bottle of Champagne will tell a richer story. 🥂

🎓 Want to learn more? French Wine Scholar enrollment is now open: https://buff.ly/JNGLukm
📅 Next session starts June 1

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