ONLINE COURSE: Spanish Wine Scholar with West London Wine School
Monday 28 February 2022
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The Spanish Wine Scholar™ study program mirrors the unparalleled level of depth, accuracy, detail and academic rigor offered by the acclaimed French and Italian Wine Scholar™ programmes.
Individuals who follow this in-depth curriculum and pass the exam earn the Spanish Wine Scholar title and the SWS post-nominal which may be incorporated into a professional signature (e.g. John Smith, SWS).
WHO SHOULD CONSIDER STUDYING THE SPANISH WINE SCHOLAR (SWS) COURSE?
- SWS is designed to test for proficiency in ALL the wines and wine regions of Spain.
- SWS is ideal for those currently studying or completed WSET Level 3 and Level 4 as an perfect supplement
- SWS is also ideal for those who hold an enthusiastic interest for the Spanish wine industry
- The Spanish Wine Scholar curriculum is comprised of seven ONLINE x 2.5 hour classes
- There is an additional eighth evening which is the examination evening (Note: the exam is held IN-PERSON at West London Wine School)
- A minimum of 6 wines will be tasted per class (delivered to students in 50ml samples). More information on the course wine delivery can be found below.
- Wine Tasting: Taste and describe wines from key Spain regions
- Regional Food and Wine Matching: An informal guide to the key considerations when matching food and wine
- Wine Service and Storage: Learn the correct way to store and serve key Spanish wines
- Grape Varieties: Learn about the characteristics and styles of wines produced from ALL the Spanish grape varieties
- Regions: Full immersion in ALL the Spanish wine regions including: Green Spain, the Duero River Valley, La Rioja, the Ebro River Valley, Cataluna, Central Mediterranean Coasts, the Meseta, Andalucia & the Islands.
- Study Materials: Students will receive the Spanish Wine Scholar Study Manual, a comprehensive guide to ALL Spanish wine
- Additional Materials: Students will have access to a complete E-Learning Package including multimedia modules with webinars on regional wine styles, review quizzes, forums, downloadable maps & etc.
- Duration of Course: 8 evenings inclusive of examination on the final session. Taught online lessons will last from 7pm until 9:30pm
- Examination: 100 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 60 minutes. A mark of 75% required to pass.
- Certification: All students who pass will be issued with a certificate suitable for framing and a lapel pin.
- Monday 28th February 2022 at 4pm: Registration Deadline (Please note: tasting kit delivery may occur after the first lesson for all bookings made less than 4 working days ahead of course start date).
- Monday 28th February 2022 at 7:00pm – 9:30pm: 1st LIVE virtual classroom session
- Monday 7th March 2022 at 7:00pm – 9:30pm: 2nd LIVE virtual classroom session
- Monday 14th March 2022 at 7:00pm – 9:30pm: 3rd LIVE virtual classroom session
- Monday 21st March 2022 at 7:00pm – 9:30pm: 4th LIVE virtual classroom session
- Monday 28th March 2022 at 7:00pm – 9:30pm: 5th LIVE virtual classroom session
- Monday 4th April 2022 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm: 6th LIVE virtual classroom session
- Monday 11th April 2022 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm: 7th LIVE virtual classroom session
- In-Person EXAM: Wednesday 20th April 2022 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- NOTE: All live virtual sessions will be recorded, so if you are unable to attend one of the sessions above as planned, you can revisit the lesson in your own time.
- Tasting kit delivery can be made to anywhere within the UK. Currently deliveries to outside the UK are not available.
- If you do NOT want to receive a tasting kit, and just want to book onto the course without receiving wine samples – NO PROBLEM! Please just enter the code SCHOLARSPAINREG as a ‘Promotional Code’ upon checking out, and the tasting kit associated fees on this course will be removed before you make course payment.
- Wine sample tasting kit containing all wines tasted throughout the course
- A comprehensive study manual which also serves as reference book (Please note: that if delivery of the study manual is requested to an address outside of the UK, an international delivery fee will be payable.)
- Learning objectives for each region
- Interactive online study modules for each region (link)
- Online quizzes and learning games for self-evaluation
- Pronunciation exercises
- Access to live and recorded review webinars
- Professional tuition by Wine Scholar Guild certified tutor
- Examination fees (NOTE: Exam is in-person at West London Wine School)
- Internationally-recognised qualification certificate and pin for those who pass.
Event details
Date
Monday 28 February
to Sunday 28 April 2024
Time
19:00
to 00:29
Type
Wine course
Cost
£645
Booking required
Yes
Venue details
71 Townmead Road London