Wine Scholar Guild

Wine Scholar Guild courses offer an immersive way to explore the wines of the world’s most legendary wine countries — France, Spain, and Italy. Courses are engaging and interactive, supported by expert instructors and guided tastings to deepen your passion and grow your knowledge.

Each program is supported by a detailed, full-color course book, and interactive online learning, giving you a rich and well-rounded understanding both in and out of the classroom.

  • Our WSG Courses are an immersive dive into the wines of these incredible countries, combining storytelling, evaluative wine tasting, and deep investigation in a way that brings these regions to life. Our instructors are true experts, with extensive relationships with the countries they teach about. For you, that means classes filled with real-world insight, vivid stories, and cultural depth, making each region come alive.

  • Wine Scholar Guild Courses are ideal for the student who wants an immersive dive into the iconic wines of France, Italy, or Spain.

    These courses are a wonderful next step for our WSET Level 2 or Level 3 alums. And they’re also a great fit for students who simply want to focus their studies on a specific country, whether for an upcoming trip, a personal passion, or to distinguish themselves professionally.

  • What country are you most passionate about?

    We offer the following courses on a rotating basis in Oregon and Washington:

  • Expect an interactive and engaging two-day courses guided by an ambassador-level educator.

    These courses include:

    • Instructor-guided tasting of benchmark wines

    • Two power-packed learning days

    • Guided online learning to prepare you for class and optional exam

    • Full-color study manual

  • Italian Wine Essentials
    September 26/27, 2026
    Woodinville, WA

    French Wine Essentials
    November 14/15, 2026
    Portland, OR