Armadale Cellars is a proud provider of the globally acclaimed Wine Scholar Guild accredited course, French Wine Essentials (FWE).
This course will set you apart, earning you the right to use the FWE post-nominal. Put French wine into context, sharpen your sensory skills, and empower your wine journey whether you’re a wine professional or professional enthusiast!
Who is the French Wine Essentials course for?
Traveling to France? Building a cellar? Love French wine but want to understand more?
Work in wine or aspire to work in the wine industry?
FWE will help increase your wine knowledge and boost your confidence.
Why choose French Wine Essentials?
Learn the fundamentals of French wine in just weeks. Earn your certificate in French Wine Essentials from Wine Scholar Guild, respected worldwide as the principal country-specific accredited wine course provider. Refine your palate with a guided tasting led by our Wine Scholar Guild educators.
In French Wine Essentials, you will learn about:
- France’s most important wine grapes, wine styles, and its regional appellations.
- Key viticultural & environmental factors and how they affect wine style & quality.
- Vinification and winemaking and how these choices impact wine style & quality.
- The fundamental tenets of French wine law and labelling terms.
Week-by-Week Breakdown:
Week 1: Introduction and Sparkling Wines of France
Week 2: Alsace & the Loire
Week 3: Bordeaux & Provence
Week 4: Bourgogne & Beaujolais
Week 5: Northern/Southern Rhône & Languedoc-Roussillon
Week 6: 1-hour exam
Included with your course:
- Five 2.5 hour in-person course sessions with a Wine Scholar Guild educator
- A copy of the Wine Scholar Guild French Wine Essentials course book
- Online access to education resources, including access to a digital copy of the course book and maps
- Guided tasting through wines each week representing France’s key wine regions
- 12-month Wine Scholar Guild membership with access to interactive online learning modules
- Exam registration for in-person exam on the final week of the course
- Wine Scholar Guild French Wine Essentials - Certificate on successful completion
French Wine Essentials requires no prerequisites! Register today!
No refunds or transfers will be provided for cancellations made within 30 days of the course start date. Please read BOOKING NOTES
You will learn
- France’s most important wine grapes, wine styles, and its regional appellations.
- Key viticultural & environmental factors and how they affect wine style & quality.
- Vinification and winemaking and how these choices impact wine style & quality.
You will get
- A copy of the Wine Scholar Guild French Wine Essentials course book.
- 12-month Wine Scholar Guild membership with access to interactive online learning modules.
- Accredited Wine Scholar Guild French Wine Essentials Certificate.
Appropriate for
Wine professional or professional enthusiast!
What to wear
Comfortable and casual.
Armadale Cellars
1405 reviewsArmadale Cellars is about providing you with a memorable experience. Their courses in Melbourne are legendary for information, cutting edge wines and an awesome social atmosphere. Armadale Cellars has been a wine educator for over 25 years.
As one of Melbourne's leading independant retailer, Armadale Cellars team is led by Roseworthy graduate Phil Hude who is renowned for his no-nonsense and no-compromise attitude to wine as well as securing some of the leading figures in Australia wine industry to help present his informative and fun-filled courses and special events.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a transfer or credit note.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A transfer can be requested 7 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
Terms & Conditions
- Strict 7 days cancellation policy – unless otherwise specified within the “Booking Notes” of your event. Wine Scholar Guild courses overwrite the 7 day policy to a strict 30 day policy.
- Gift vouchers for Armadale Cellars' events purchased through WeTeachMe are only redeemable for courses and events, and cannot be redeemed for purchases in store at Armadale Cellars.
- If you are unable to attend an event or course at/with Armadale Cellars you must inform us at least 7 days prior in writing or via email and we can offer to transfer you to another course or event. No transfers will be offered if cancelling within 1 week of the course or event date. After that, it is your responsibility to fill the spot with a friend or family member, otherwise seat/booking lapses.
- Public transport, taxis or rideshare services are the best way to get to and from our events and courses. We are a 7 minute walk from Armadale train station and the route 6 tram is right outside our front door.
- Parking:
For events at our cellar, we request that all participants park on High Street, where there are no parking restrictions from 6.30pm.
For external events, please check parking prior or contact us if unsure. - Gift certificate/bookings valid within 36 months of purchase. Gift vouchers/bookings are not redeemable for cash or wine, nor refundable.
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