A French wine course designed for the budding professional or the dedicated hobbyist. This is an in-person, two-session course. There is no prerequisite for registration.
COURSE DATES: Sunday, March 9th & Sunday, March 16th
TIME: 11:00am - 5:00pm
LOCATION: France 44 Event Space
OPTIONAL EXAM DATE: Sunday, March 23rd
TIME: 10:00-11:00am
LOCATION: France 44 Event Space
All study materials will be provided ahead of time. Please indicate when checking out whether you would prefer to pick up your textbook or have it mailed to you. Glassware for in-class tasting sessions is provided by France 44.
Read the WSG French Wine Essentials Program Brochure
Need learning support? Read the Reasonable Adjustments Policy and let us know what learning support you require on the Checkout page.
Have more questions? Send us an email at education@france44.com
French Wine Essentials
WSG's French Wine Essentials is a beginner- to intermediate-level certification exploring French wines, suitable for industry professionals and wine enthusiasts.
French Essentials provides wine professionals and inquisitive enthusiasts with a solid foundation on the wines of France. This course presents the often-complex world of French wine in an acessible and engaging way; highlighting the "need to know" regions, grape varieties and wine styles.
Students explore the culture, cuisine, history, viticulture and winemaking principles behind the most influential wine regions in the world.
Not just an introductory course, WSG Essentials is a launchpad into the globally recognized WSG Wine ScholarĀ® certification, vibrant WSG Community and the first step towards wine mastery.