SWS

James Faulds, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • I found both the SWS course and instruction to be valuable. I would highly recomend this course for anyone interested in Spanish wines.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • French Wine Scholar, WSET Level 3
Congratulations to James Faulds, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About James: I am a wine enthusiast hoping to combine my love of cooking and wine. Seeking education in wine seemed a logical step to me as wine and food paired well can elevate each other. Past...

Federico Lleonart, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • I’d recommend SWS to anyone who’s interested in broadening their wine knowledge and taking a deep dive into the Spanish wine landscape.
  • Regional Education Manager EMEA, Pernod Ricard Winemakers
  • Certified Sommelier, WSET Level 3, WSET Certified Educator
Congratulations to Federico Lleonart, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Federico: I’m a wine professional with over 20-year experience. Originally from Argentina, I’ve worked in the hospitality business for a decade as a Somm and Maitre d’, as well as a wine...

Amy Karasavas, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • Needing to know the details of history, topography, viticulture and viniculture helped me study at the same level for WSET.
  • Founder, That Pour Woman
  • WSET Level 3, Certified Sommelier
Congratulations to Amy Karasavas, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Amy: Wine was a passion well before it was a profession. In 2018, I took the plunge and became a certified sommelier with the Sommelier Society of America. Soon after, I launched my wine...

Thomas Branco Rossmark Schramm, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • I think the WSG programs helped me to get deeper into the most important wine countries.
  • Co-Founder, Silenus Inteligência Etílica
  • French Wine Scholar, WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Thomas Branco Rossmark Schramm, SWS, for achieving highest honors in the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with Celebrare, Brazil. About Thomas: I have always been a wine enthusiast. Since I was a young man, I liked to learn and understand about beverages (wine mostly, but also beer and...

Max Branco Rossmark Schramm, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • Not only can I say that I like Spanish Wine more now, but I also believe it makes me want to push my studies even further!
  • Co-Founder, Silenus Inteligência Etílica
  • French Wine Scholar, WSET Levels 1, 2, & 3
Congratulations to Max Branco Rossmark Schramm, SWS, for achieving highest honors in the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with Celebrare, Brazil. About Max: I am 26 years old and I’m a Civil Engineer. I ended up in the alcoholic beverages’ world through beer. My brother (Thomas) and I started homebrewing...

Dr Daniel N Meijles, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The SWS was a fantastic resource to have an in-depth, country-wide perspective on the history and ranging styles of Spanish wines by regions.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Dr Daniel N Meijles, SWS, for achieving highest honors in the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with Kent Wine School, England. About Daniel: A wine enthusiast with a passion for all things wine related; from its consumption with like-minded individuals to learning the intricacies of...

Jung Hwa Baek, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The SWS Program got me more excited about Spanish wines and I appreciate that it allowed me to learn more about them.
  • CEO, Veritas Vino
  • French Wine Scholar, WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Jung Hwa Baek, SWS, for achieving highest honors in the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with WSA Wine Academy, Seoul. About Jung Hwa: Since I worked in the hospitality industry, I have had the chance to taste various wines and have fallen in love with wine. I then had a business trip...

Roy Tse, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • SWS covered information that broadened my understanding of the whole picture of Spanish wine styles and every aspect of its wine industry.
  • Wine Educator, AWSEC
  • French Wine Scholar, WSET Diploma
Congratulations to Roy Tse, SWS, for achieving highest honors in the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with AWSEC, Hong Kong. About Roy: At first, I didn’t know much about wines, and at the time my friends often shared with me many great wines. Eventually, I wanted to figure out why the wines cost so much...

Sofia Arvaniti, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The SWS helped me a lot to gain a deeper understanding of Spanish wines....it increased my thirst for more and new knowledge.
  • Wine Consultant
  • WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Sofia Arvaniti, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar program with highest honors! About Sofia: I am a visual artist and I always loved wine. In 2018 I decided to become a wine professional as well. I have been working in the wine industry for the last 4 years.I also have...

Amanda Colanero, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The Spanish Wine Scholar program has reinvigorated my passion and inspired me to continue my wine education.
  • Corporate Beverage Analyst, 1905 Family of Restaurants
Congratulations to Amanda Colanero, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Amanda: I am both an enthusiast and a wine professional. I started my career at age 20 as a bartender for the Columbia Restaurant, which has an award-winning Spanish wine list. I came to...

Abhinay Jhaveri SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The SWS program has opened up the world of Spanish Wine to me, and has given me the confidence to promote Spanish wines in India.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Abhinay Jhaveri, SWS, for achieving highest honors in the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with West London Wine School. About Abhinay: I’m originally from Bombay, India, but have spent a significant chunk of my life living in the US, UK and France. I used to work in management...

Lyndsey Wylie SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The SWS also opened up some lovely styles and varieties that I would not have tried otherwise - a great example being The Canaries!
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • French Wine Scholar, Italian Wine Scholar, WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Lyndsey Wylie, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Lyndsey: I am a wine enthusiast! I am always so excited to open a bottle, whether that is one that I have never tried or an “old friend”. The aromas and the flavours spark conversations,...

Laura Norena SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • I feel so much more sure of myself, more confident in my knowledge about wine in general, not only the SWS program, but with all the information you provide.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 2, Certified Sommelier
Congratulations to Laura Norena, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Laura: After becoming a widow at 51 and spending some years getting back on my feet, I decided to take my passion for wine one step further, I am very happy and proud of myself for being able...

Gianfranco Massa, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The Spanish Wine Scholar program was a fantastic opportunity for me to take a deep dive into Spanish wines and the Spanish territory.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Gianfranco Massa, SWS, for achieving highest honors in the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with West London Wine School. About Gianfranco: I am a big wine enthusiast. On a friend's recommendation 4 years ago I attended a very basic wine-tasting course in Milan (my hometown). I really...

Wayne M Shennen, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • Spain is a powerhouse, so I think anyone who wants to be taken seriously in the industry needs to know as much as they can. 
  • Managing Director, Rangitoto Tokyo
  • French Wine Scholar, Certified Sommelier
Congratulations to Wayne M Shennen, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors. About Wayne: I’m a kiwi who’s been in Hospitality for over twenty years now, on a mission to spread the love for New Zealand wine here in Tokyo. I'm also certified in sake, and love explaining...

Juan Carlos Gallegos Happle, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The Spanish Wine Scholar is a “must” not only for wine professionals, but also for connoisseurs and serious enthusiasts.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Levels 1, 2 & 3
Congratulations to Juan Carlos Gallegos Happle, SWS, for achieving highest honors in the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with L'Attitude Wine School, Guayaquil,Ecuador. About Juan Carlos: I´m truly a wine enthusiast. What started as a curiosity has developed to a passion. I love to explore new tastes,...

Elizabeth Tsai, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • My favorite part of the course is sherry and because of that I took Certified Sherry Wine Specialist as well. My next adventure, no doubt, will be to enroll in IWS.
  • General Manager, Ginger Red Asian Bistro
  • French Wine Scholar, WSET Level 2
Congratulations to Elizabeth Tsai, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Elizabeth: I started my wine journey as a bartender in 2007. For the longest time, I only knew the common terms and a few names to get by. Thanks to COVID, I suddenly had free time and...

Erika Nakaoji, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The SWS is good opportunity to learn, not only about wines, but also the unique wine “history” and “culture” in Spain.
  • Wine & Sake Lecturer and Concierge, Tokyo Japan
  • WSET Level 3, JSA Wine Expert, Wine Australia A+
Congratulations to Erika Nakaoji, SWS, for achieving highest honors in the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with Caplan Wine Academy. About Erika: I organize sake workshops for foreign residents in Tokyo. Participants learn the basics of sake, and enjoy sake tasting (and pairing with Japanese artisanal...

Janice Robinson, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The Spanish Wine Scholar program provided me with a comprehensive and insightful education...and offered me a glimpse into lesser known but not less important regions of Spain.
  • Wine Educator, Vessel Liquor
  • French Wine Scholar, Italian Wine Scholar, WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Janice Robinson, SWS, for achieving highest honors in the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with Cru Consultancy. About Janice: I started to become interested in learning about grapes and wine soon after I started exploring what wines to have with dinner. It paralleled a growing...

Pedro Barroso Inacio, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • I have found the SWS program so interesting. It really helped to organize my wine knowledge, gave me much more structure. Thank you SWS for everything!
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 2
Congratulations to Pedro Barroso Inacio, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Pedro: I started getting interested in wine at an early age – my first summer job was working at a spirits and wine store back in my native Algarve (which produces wonderful wines)....