Asheville- SPANISH WINE SCHOLAR GUILD

Service Description

What Includes: Over 25 wines to taste and learn about including some outstanding traditional produces such as Muga and Emilio Moro. Food & Wine Pairings Spanish Wine Scholar Study Pack Book In-person instruction from Yellymary Montalvo, SWS-certified course educator All essential course wines & tasting glasses Access to recorded Zoom sessions and to educators through the sessions Practice short written answer questions and homework Exam fees Certificate & lapel pin 1-year access to the Spanish Wine Scholar online study program for class preparation and review The Spanish Wine Scholar™ education program is the most advanced and comprehensive certification course on the wines of Spain. The syllabus takes a regional approach and discusses all Spanish wine appellations and the factors that shape their identities. The program was created by Spanish wine specialist Rick Fisher, Spanish Wine Scholar™ Education Director. Wines from Spain (ICEX – Spain’s Trade & Investment Government Agency) has endorsed the program in recognition of its exceptional level of depth, accuracy, detail, and academic rigor. The Spanish Wine Scholar study and certification program confers a post-nominal to wine professionals and enthusiasts who successfully pass the certification exam (Ex: John Smith, SWS). With a school network encompassing 30 countries on 5 continents, the SWS credential has true international recognition. Set yourself apart from your peers. Specialize in the wines of Spain! Format This is a hybrid course. We will meet over 20 hours of classroom instruction with tutored tasting taught by Yellymary Montalvo, SWS with Honors and WSET Certified Educator. Classes will be 2 times a week 6pm-9pm and one live session for tasting, review, and exam. September 5 via Zoom 6pm-9pm September 12 via Zoom 6pm-9pm September 19 via Zoom 6pm-9pm September 26 via Zoom 6pm-9pm October 3 via Zoom 6pm-9pm October 10 via Zoom 6pm-9pm October 11-- October 20 Self Study Time October 21- In person class in Asheville and Exam noon-5pm Exam Closed-book exam of 100 multiple-choice questions to be completed within 60 minutes. You need a score of 75 or higher. Candidates scoring 85-90 pass with Honors. Candidates scoring 91-100 pass with Highest Honors. *Installment plans available. Group rates available for parties of 5 or more. Contact cheers@ncwineacademy.com for more information

Contact Details

• 25 Page Avenue, Asheville, NC, USA

  cheers@ncwineacademy.com