Course Information
Schedules
- 24 Apr 2026 (Fri) - 26 Apr 2026 (Sun)
Registration period
22 Dec 2025 (Mon) - 23 Apr 2026 (Thu)
Price
HKD 4,930
Course Level
Study Mode
Duration
3 Day(s)
Language
English
Location
15/F, Kai Tak Commercial Building, 317-319 Des Voeux Rd Central, Sheung Wan
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Course Overview
Before you begin the structured French Wine Scholar® program, the recommended first step is to enrol in the French Wine Essentials course. This course is designed specifically to introduce all the key concepts, regions, grape varieties, and wine styles of France—even if you have no prior wine education or experience.
Program Overview
The French Wine Essentials program by Wine Scholar Guild is designed to unlock the secrets of French wine in an accessible and engaging format. This comprehensive course presents France’s complex wine world through cultural context, covering cuisine, history, viticulture, and winemaking principl
Study Time: 11 hours of study required for program completion
Examination: 50 multiple-choice questions
Date & Time :
Apr 24, 25, 26
What You’ll Learn
Curriculum Focus
The program introduces students to France’s most important wine regions and styles. Each wine is presented within its regional and cultural context, with emphasis on:
• Regional landmarks and traditional cuisine
• Viticulture and winemaking principles
• Cultural and historical background
• Wine and food pairing traditions
By the end of the course students will be able to:
• Identify the location of the profiled appellations on a map of France
• Describe the style of each of the wines covered in the session
• Recall the main grape varieties associated with each wine covered throughout the course
• Understand how key environmental factors influence the style of the wines
• Recall vinification and aging techniques that contribute to the style of the wines
• Decrypt the meaning of key labelling terms
