French Wine Scholar
- This course will be conducted in English ONLY
The French Wine Scholar® education program is the most advanced, comprehensive, and up-to-date French wine course available. The syllabus takes a regional approach and discusses all French wine appellations and the factors that shape their identities.
The program provides committed students of wine with an unparalleled set of study tools that are designed to maximize learning and boost knowledge retention.
The French Wine Scholar study and certification program confers a post-nominal to wine professionals and enthusiasts who successfully pass the certification exam (Ex: John Smith, FWS). With a school network encompassing 30 countries on 5 continents, the FWS credential has true international recognition.
It was created by WSG Education Director, Lisa M. Airey CWE, with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture which knighted her in recognition of the program’s exceptional level of depth, accuracy, detail, and academic rigor as well as its impact on the global wine industry.
The course is divided into nine 2-hours lessons (plus a one-hour exam) and includes 4-6 wine tasting for every lesson.
After graduation you will gain the right to use the post-nominal FWS (Ex: John Smith, FWS).
Why you should enrol now
- The program includes all the necessary tools & support to master the wines of France
The French Wine Scholar education program is designed to provide committed students of wine with the most advanced and comprehensive specialization study program on French wine bar none!
- An invaluable textbook
A comprehensive 330-page study manual with illustrations, maps, and graphics, available in print + e-book formats
- One year’s access to the French Wine Scholar Online Campus
The fee includes 1-year access to the Online Campus where you can find multimedia E-learning modules for each region with full audio narration as well as:
- Review quizzes and learning games for self-evaluation
- An Instructor Q&A forum for personal assistance
- Student forum for community interaction
- Downloadable maps
- The perfect complement to WSET and Sommelier courses
Anyone can join in the course, but we recommend that students have successfully completed, at a minimum, one of the following programs before enrolling: WSET Level 2, JSA Expert/Advisor/Sommelier, Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) or Court of Master Sommelier’s Introductory Sommelier Certificate.
The French Wine Scholar program is also a great resource and supplement for students of wine moving toward advanced general wine study programs such as WSET Diploma (level 4), Master of Wine, Court of Master Sommeliers’ Advanced Sommelier (level 3 and up) or Society of Wine Educator’s Certified Wine Educator (CWE).
- Why Study French Wine?
All students of wine eventually discover France. Some use it as the starting point to begin their vinous exploration while others arrive in France after having sampled the wines of other countries. There is a world within French wine and the wines and wine styles of France have certainly impacted the entire wine world.
Many reference France as the benchmark for wine production. But this is not just because of the quality and quantity of wines it produces. This long-standing reputation is due to the fact that internationally recognized grape varieties of high caliber such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Gris, Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah are all native to France!
By studying French wine, the student gains a deeper appreciation for the grape and its travels and a reference point for Old World/New World comparisons.
Why choose Caplan Wine Academy?
- Japan’s First Wine Scholar Guild Provider
Caplan Wine Academy was the first wine school to introduce the Wine Scholar Guild programs in Japan in 2019, and at present the only provider who regularly holds all the three flagship programs: French, Italian and Spanish Wine Scholar.
Our Academy was selected as Italian Wine Scholar provider of the Year 2019, further proving the quality of the experience we offer to the students.
- Recognized Excellence in Teaching
Our educator, Ettore Donadeo, holds the French, Italian and Spanish Wine Scholar, all three passed with Highest Honors. He is a Certified Educator for both the Wine Scholar Guild and the WSET, having passed the WSET Educator Training Program.
He was chosen as Italian Wine Scholar Educator of the Year 2022, a proof of its teaching skills and passion towards wine education.
- Wines carefully selected by the Educator
The wines used at lesson are chosen directly by the educator after extensive tastings.
They are selected for their quality and their typicity to showcase the wines features, and they are meant to reinforce the theory concepts learnt during the course of the lesson.
- Direct Access to Expert Guidance
Our educator is available in the office to answer your questions and to give you advices. He can be easily reached at the following email address and phone number:
- Phone: 03-6634-9976
Curriculum
1
Fundamentals part 1, Alsace
2
Fundamentals part 2, Champagne
3
Bourgogne
4
Beaujolais, Jura & Savoie
5
Loire
6
Bordeaux
7
Languedoc-Roussillon
8
Rhone & Provence
9
Southwest & Corsica
10
Examination
Target
People who have already completed the WSET Level 2 or possessing a comparable wine knowledge
Lecturer
Ettore Donadeo FWS,DipWSET
Seating Capacity
13 people
Place
CAPLAN Wine Academy
PASONA SQUARE bldg. 16F, 3-1-30 Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Fee
123,200 yen (Include wines, textbook, examination fee and tax)
5,500 yen（Enrollment Fee）
How to pay
Bank transfer or Credit card
Please transfer the fee to the bank account below or we can accept the credit card.
Mitsubishi UFJ Bank
Tokyo Eigyoubu Branch
Account Number : Futsu 1812074
Subscriber : PASONA HR SolutionPlease note that we cannot refund the fee once you pay.
The applicant will be responsible for any bank or transaction charges incurred for processing wire transfers.
Schedule / Entry
- 2024/11 ～ 2025/4
Tokyo Class
Ettore Donadeo
Monday 19：00～21：00
- See the Schedule スケジュール
Session 1：4/21
Session 2：5/19
Session 3：6/2
Session 4：6/16
Session 5：6/23
Session 6：6/30
Session 7：9/1
Session 8：9/8
Session 9：9/22
Examination：10/27
Applications have been closed.
- 2024/10 ～ 2025/3 Semester Schedule
Tokyo Class
Ettore Donadeo
Thurs 19:00~21:00
Session 1：11/7
Session 2：11/14
Session 3：11/28
Session 4：12/5
Session 5：1/16
Session 6：1/30
Session 7：2/6
Session 8：2/27
Session 9：3/6Examination：4/3
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