French Wine Essentials - 5 week course
WINE SCHOLAR GUILD | FRENCH WINE ESSENTIALS PRESENTED BY ARMADALE CELLARS
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Service Description
Armadale Cellars and Vin de Garde Trading 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? FWE is for keen enthusiasts. - Work in wine or aspire to work in the wine industry? FWE will help increase your wine knowledge and boost your confidence. - FWE is perfect for those beginning to delve more into the intricate world of French wine. 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 - Access as a member, including access to a digital copy of the course book (incl. 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 week, following the course - Wine Scholar Guild French Wine Essentials - Certificate. French Wine Essentials requires no prerequisites! Register today!
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Cancellation Policy
Terms and Conditions – Wine Scholar Guild Course Offered by Armadale Cellars 1. Course Overview French Wine Essentials is a certification course developed by the Wine Scholar Guild (WSG), a U.S.-based wine education provider. Armadale Cellars is an authorised program provider offering this course locally. 2. Cancellations & Transfers a. Cancellations – One Month Notice Required Cancellations must be submitted in writing (email acceptable) at least 30 days prior to the course start date. • If you cancel within this timeframe, the cancellation will be processed and any financial liability will rest with Armadale Cellars. • No refunds or transfers will be provided for cancellations made within 30 days of the course start date. b. Transfers Due to the limited scheduling of this course, transfers to future French Wine Essentials sessions are not guaranteed. * If you are unable to attend, you may nominate a friend or family member to take your place. You must notify Armadale Cellars at least 7 days prior to the course start date to arrange this. * 3. Exams & Certification a. Exam Inclusions & Scheduling • The course fee includes one scheduled exam sitting, which will be held in person on a specified date, announced at enrolment. • If you are unable to attend the scheduled in-person exam or need to reschedule, the rescheduled exam will be taken online through the Wine Scholar Guild. b. Rescheduling the Exam • If you cannot attend the scheduled exam for any reason, you must reschedule through the Wine Scholar Guild directly. • A rescheduling fee applies, which is set and controlled by the Wine Scholar Guild and is payable directly through their website. • All fees on the Wine Scholar Guild are quoted in USD. • Rescheduled exams are taken online through the Wine Scholar Guild c. Exam Results & Re-sits • A minimum score of 60% is required to pass. • If you do not pass the exam on your first attempt: o You must pay a re-sit fee directly to the Wine Scholar Guild, and o Re-sit the exam online. o This re-sit fee is also set by the Wine Scholar Guild and quoted in USD. 4. Other Important Notes • All course fees are non-refundable within 30 days of the course commencement. • These terms differ from Armadale Cellars’ standard cancellation policy due to our agreement with the Wine Scholar Guild. • By enrolling in this course, you agree to these Terms & Conditions and acknowledge that all exam-related fees (rescheduling and re-sits) are controlled by the Wine Scholar Guild.
Contact Details
Armadale Cellars, High Street, Armadale VIC, Australia
0499 813 817
mal@armadalecellars.com.au