Deepen Your Knowledge:
Explore Our Wine Courses
Wine is more than a beverage—it’s history, culture, and a lifelong journey of discovery. Whether you're a wine professional looking to refine your expertise or an enthusiast eager to deepen your understanding, structured learning is the key to unlocking wine’s complexities.
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At Cellar Muse, we believe in immersive, insightful, and practical wine education—courses that go beyond memorization and help you truly connect with the wines you love. From mastering study techniques to diving deep into the great wine regions of the world, our programs are designed to empower you with confidence, clarity, and expertise.
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Explore our courses below and take the next step in your wine journey.
Wine History Course
The history of wine is the history of civilization itself. Wine has shaped trade routes, inspired art and literature, and influenced cultures around the world. This course takes you on a fascinating journey through time, exploring the evolution of winemaking from the ancient world to the present day. Understanding the past gives deeper meaning to every glass you drink today.
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What you’ll learn: The origins of wine, ancient winemaking techniques, historical turning points, and how history influences today’s wine world.
Champagne Specialist Course
Champagne is more than just a drink—it’s a symbol of craftsmanship, history, and luxury. This 15-hour program provides an in-depth education on Champagne, from vineyard to bottle, covering its winemaking methods, aging techniques, and sensory characteristics. Perfect for professionals and enthusiasts who want to gain a deep, technical understanding of Champagne and elevate their expertise.
What you’ll learn: The history of Champagne, traditional method production, regional classifications, blending and dosage, sensory profiles, and the impact of terroir.
Mastering Wine Studies: A Guide to Dynamic Learning for Certification Success
Free Course!
Wine certifications can be overwhelming, but studying smarter—not harder—is the key to success. This short yet powerful course teaches proven study strategies to help you retain information, think critically, and prepare confidently for WSET, CMS, Wine Scholar Guild, and other wine exams.
What you’ll learn: Study techniques tailored for wine education, active engagement methods, memorization strategies, and exam-day preparation tips.
Wine Scholar Guild Certifications
French, Italian, & Spanish Wine Scholar
Whether you're an industry professional or a passionate wine lover, deepening your understanding of the world’s most iconic wine regions is a powerful next step.
Through the Wine Scholar Guild Programs, you'll gain the tools, language, and cultural insight to confidently speak about the wines of France, Italy, and Spain—from grape varieties to climate, soil, regional traditions, and the regulations that shape each appellation.
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Upon successful completion of the certification exam, students receive:
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A diploma for the corresponding program
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A lapel pin representing your area of expertise
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The privilege to use post-nominal titles in your professional signature:
FWS (French Wine Scholar) | SWS (Spanish Wine Scholar) | IWS (Italian Wine Scholar)
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These in-depth programs are designed for serious students who already have a basic foundation in wine and are ready to dive deeper. To get the most out of these courses, you'll want to set aside time for self-study alongside classroom instruction
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New to the Wine Scholar Guild?
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The Essentials series is your perfect starting point. These engaging, weekend-style courses are designed to introduce you to the wines of France, Italy, and Spain in a focused and approachable format—ideal for wine enthusiasts, hospitality professionals, and anyone looking to build confidence in speaking about wine.
Upcoming 2025 Dates:
Portland: May 3–4 | Seattle: July 13 & 20
Seattle: April 26–27 | Portland: Sept 27–28
Seattle: Sept 14 & 21 | Portland: January 2026 (dates TBD)