Top Exam Scorers

Marco D’Ignazio, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • I see the FWS program as the foundation of all wine education programs. The FWS course truly opened my mind and stimulated my curiosity and my hunger (or thirst!) for learning.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 2
Congratulations to Marco D’Ignazio, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Marco: I am a wine enthusiast from Italy, and I live in Tampere, Finland where I work as a Civil Engineer and part-time as a researcher at the University. My passion for wine is long-dated...

Jeanne van Dyk, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • I would like to use my wine knowledge and skills to educate wine enthusiasts in DC, present wine tastings and join professional wine tasting groups.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Jeanne van Dyk, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Jeanne: I have visited and tasted wines in many wine regions in Europe (Spain, France, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Greece), Latin America (Argentina, Chile) and South Africa. Prior to...

Chris Wadden, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • I really enjoyed both the content and instruction of the Wine Scholar Guild versus other programs.
  • Wine Enthusiast and Professional
  • CSW (Society of Wine Educators), French Wine Scholar with highest honors
Congratulations to Chris Wadden, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Chris: I am a hybrid between a wine professional and enthusiast. I have been very active in wine education over the past 20 years and have produced, marketed and sold my own wine. I am also a...

Stephen Chan, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • The FWS program complemented perfectly with the Diploma WSET... being more holistic and complete, covering the diverse appellations of an entire wine, from history, culture to microclimate, terroir, wine styles and food matching!
  • Fine Wine Account Manager, Farr Vintners
  • WSET Diploma
Congratulations to Stephen Chan, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors with AWSEC, Hong Kong. About Stephen: Unlocking my curiosity about wines is perhaps one of the most fantastic and rewarding things in my life.I drink wine – Keep sharpening my tasting skills and...

Sen Wong (Samson), IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • The IWS program further enhances my knowledge and understanding about the grape varieties, wine styles, wine regions and wine-related history of Italy.
  • CEO, Sen Wine Company
  • WSET Diploma, French Wine Scholar, Spanish Wine Scholar
Congratulations to Sen Wong (Samson), IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar program with highest honors with AWSEC, Hong Kong! About Sen: I am a wine professional and also a wine lover. I have been working in the wine industry for 13 years. I started my career in the wine industry in 2008 when...

Elizabeth Tsai, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • FWS opened my eyes to a whole new world of the colorful history, geology, and viticulture of wine.
  • General Manager, Ginger Red Asian Bistro
  • WSET Level 2
Congratulations to Elizabeth Tsai, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Elizabeth: I’ve been working in the restaurant industry for over 15 years and have always had a passion for wine. I’m constantly aware of my limited wine knowledge and always wanted to learn...

Gregory Pont, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • The very rich and detailed FWS program was what I needed to deepen my knowledge of French wines, terroirs and AOCs and lay the foundations for discovering new wines.
  • Wine Enthusiast
Congratulations to Gregory Pont, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors with WiSP, Bordeaux. About Gregory: I’m a wine enthusiast ! I started to get really interested in wine when I moved to Bordeaux 5 years ago to run my guest house, starting to discover the Bordeaux...

Aurélien Laban, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • It was invaluable for me to be able to find a program that would focus only on what I wanted to learn, French wines, without needing a prior degree or certification.
  • Self-employed Food Tour Guild, Paris
Congratulations to Aurélien Laban, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Aurélien: Growing up in France, wine is omnipresent but often underappreciated, a bit taken for granted. It was after academic studies that I chose to work with culinary companies. I worked...

Maria Razaqpur, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • Any lover of wine, amateur or professional, would be well served by taking any WSG courses. They are truly enriching.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • CSS (Society of Wine Educators), WSET Level 3, French Wine Scholar, Spanish Wine Scholar
Congratulations to Maria Razaqpur, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Maria: I am a retired teacher who was a casual wine drinker until one day I became curious about a wine I was drinking and wanted to know more about it. I soon discovered that the world of...

Peter Merriman, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • The FWS was immensely helpful in giving me a good understanding of French wine. The attention to detail and comprehensiveness seemed very well thought out without ever being overwhelming.
  • Wine Enthusiast
Congratulations to Peter Merriman, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Peter: My interest in wine started recently (two to three years ago), but I've been amazed and very interested by the various aspects of wine (science, geography, history, law, aesthetics)....

Linas Kuklerius

Andrea Mcewan Champagne
  • The Champagne Master Level was an incredible experience and deepened my knowledge significantly...technical information and the incredible history of the region are perfectly balanced.
  • Founder, Curlybubbles.com
Congratulations to Linas Kuklerius for passing the Champagne Master Level exam with highest honors! About Linas: I am a wine enthusiast and spent the last decade working as a Sommelier. Champagne was always the wine that interesed me the most. For a few years now, I have hosted weekly Champagne...

Jeremy Horrell, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • I much prefer the format and information that the French Wine Scholar program has provided. It truly is a captivating book and is very easy to follow.
  • Sommelier, Brasserie Astoria
  • WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Jeremy Horrell, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Jeremy: I am a wine professional. I have been working in the hospitality industry for over 11 years, focusing and working solely with wine the last 6 years. I am currently working as a Floor...

Renato Ahualle, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • I strongly recommend FWS if you want to deepen your knowledge about French wines and regions. It is by far the best French wine education available nowadays!
  • Branch Operations Coordinator/Replacement Director, SAQ (Société des alcools du Québec)
  • WSET Level 2
Congratulations to Renato Ahualle, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Renato: I am both a wine enthusiast and professional. My passion for wine and food started a long time ago. Wine is a journey. One of life and learning. Drinking wine means being together...

Stephen Kennard, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • Without doubt the SWS has fueled a renewed passion for Spain: its wines, food and culture. Hidden gems from less renowned areas can now be sought with confidence.
  • Consultant; Wine, beer and spirits judge
  • WSET Diploma, French Wine Scholar, Italian Wine Scholar
Congratulations to Stephen Kennard, SWS for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Stephen: I have been passionate about wine since childhood having read my first wine book as a teenager before going on to captain my university team in the UK National Blind Wine tasting...

Emily Carlson, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • I love to study wine and have taken many courses, none compare to the depth and breadth of information in the French Wine Scholar Guild program.
  • Beverage and Service Manager, The Farmhouse Inn and Restaurant, Forestville, California
Congratulations to Emily Carlson, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar with highest honors with the San Francisco Wine School. About Emily: I am a wine professional, working as a Sommelier and Beverage and Service Manager at the Michelin starred The Farmhouse Inn Restaurant in Forestville,...

Nicholas Lotz, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • I loved the Spanish Wine Scholar because it not only gave me a deeper appreciation of the wines of Spain, but we also learnt about the history and geography of the country.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Nicholas Lotz, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors with Sydney Wine Academy, Australia. About Nicholas: I have been a wine enthusiast for many years. When I spent a fellowship year in France in 2005 for my training as a Plastic Surgeon this gave me...

Frank De Staebel, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • ...I’m ‘travelling’ in my cellar thinking about a journey, holidays, gastronomy, …
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Frank De Staebel, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors with WineWise, Belgium. About Frank: I’m a wine enthusiast. The passion started with a friend (he’s got a wine shop) and so I started reading and drinking wine. Since a few years ago I started...

Nicole Muscari, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • The FWS program has immensely contributed to my career in wine. I’m more confident educating my clients about Burgundy and speaking about French wine on my blog and social media platforms.
  • Wine Advisor, VIVANT/Château de Pommard
  • WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Nicole Muscari, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Nicole: My passion for wine was ignited in 2014 after my first trip to Napa Valley during harvest season. After listening to the stories behind the label and watching the pure artistry of...

Alison Scofield, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • The WSG materials are top notch and do a fantastic job at breaking the subject matter down into consumable pieces.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Levels 1 & 2
Congratulations to Alison Scofield, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Alison: I am definitely a wine enthusiast! My day job is outside of the wine world, so studying wine is a passion project for me. I’ve always enjoyed drinking wine, but the past year has...

István Tábor, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • The Italian Wine Scholar program has really helped me discover Italy as a wine-producing country. It was a wonderful journey to progress step by step through the 20 regions.
  • CEO and Owner, Trinety Media Ltd
  • CSW (Society of Wine Educators), WSET Level 3, French Wine Scholar, Spanish Wine Scholar, Champagne Master Level
Congratulations to István Tábor, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About István: I have been a wine professional for some years now and am the owner and general manager of a wine-based ‘portfolio’ in Hungary. This includes two online wine magazines, a WSET APP...