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WSET Diploma Profiles

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Student Corner

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Upcoming Courses

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Signature Series

“IWEG’s signature series offers a superb opportunity to dive deeply into specific areas, illustrated by top quality wines. They should be part of everyone’s ongoing education." - John Szabo Dip WSET, MS @johnszabo

Dive In and Learn - IWEG News Jun. 17, 2021

Check out our fall courses, our remaining summer courses, job opportunities and more!

Look Forward - IWEG News Jun. 10, 2021

Check out some of our fall courses!

IWEG Reopening Plan 2021 Jun. 08, 2021

Independent Wine Education Guild
Reopening Plan 2021

Canada’s 100 Best - IWEG News Jun. 03, 2021

Carrie Rau, French wine terms, German wine and more!

Refund Policy Jun. 01, 2021

Please read IWEG"s Cancellation and Refund Policy carefully before registering for courses

24 Hour Bar - IWEG News May. 27, 2021

Vinequity mentorships, 24 Hour Bar, summer courses and more!

True Character - IWEG News May. 20, 2021

Oregon Wine Month, summer courses and more!

Water of Life - IWEG News May. 13, 2021

World Whisky Day invites everyone to try a dram and celebrate the water of life!

Upcoming Wine, Spirits and Sake Courses May. 06, 2021

Rosé all day - IWEG News Apr. 29, 2021

Ten thousand sake students, how to stay motivated and a global comparative Cabernet Sauvignon tasting!

Vine to Cellar - IWEG News Apr. 22, 2021

Spring courses, what goes into your whisky glass and the Ontario Craft Wine conference!

A New Way - IWEG News Apr. 15, 2021

Spring courses, taste 2017 Burgundy and sign up for a discounted Guildsomm membership!

Bud Break - IWEG News Apr. 08, 2021

Learn about sake, connect with the Australian wine community and sign up for a discounted Guildsomm membership!

Forging Taste - IWEG News Apr. 01, 2021

Learn all about spirits and cocktails, sign up for a spring course and learn about German wine, one bottle at a time!

Wine Culture - IWEG News Mar. 26, 2021

Vinequity scholarships, celebrate California Wine Month and wine culture in Germany named an intangible cultural heritage.

Bold Flavour - IWEG News Mar. 11, 2021

Earn a certificate in Irish whiskey, learn about spirits and cocktails with Christina Veira, and dive deeper into wine.

Grape Expectations - IWEG News Mar. 05, 2021

Learn about spirits and cocktails with Christina Veira, Inside Bordeaux and earn a certificate in scotch whisky!

Follow Your Senses - IWEG News Feb. 25, 2021

Inside Bordeaux, Rioja Wine Academy and earn a certificate in scotch whisky!

Cheers! Salud! Cin-cin! - IWEG News Feb. 18, 2021

Earn a certificate in scotch whisky, sign up for the Italian Wine Scholar, and win with the Wines of Germany!

Develop Your Palate - IWEG News Feb. 10, 2021

Italian Wine Scholar, Wines of Germany, certificate in scotch whisky and more!

Wine Reflections - IWEG News Feb. 03, 2021

Wines of Germany, certificate in scotch whisky and more!

Open Your Eyes to a Deeper World of Wine - IWEG News Jan. 28, 2021

Study tips for remote learning from a student who aced WSET Level 2!

Winter Sippin' - IWEG News 🍹 Jan. 21, 2021

Develop specialist knowledge of the AOC wines of France and the DOC and DOCG wines of Italy!

Go Virtual - IWEG News Jan. 14, 2021

Discover German wine, learn more about sake’s secret weapon, umami and check out our winter courses!

Raise a glass to 2021 - IWEG News Jan. 07, 2021

Registration open for all winter online and blended learning courses

3 wine, spirits and sake courses for 2021! Dec. 30, 2020

+ registration open for all winter online and blended learning courses

Happy Holidays from The Independent Wine Education Guild Dec. 23, 2020

Sign up for winter wine, spirits or sake courses

Home for the Holidays with IWEG Dec. 17, 2020

More wine, spirits and sake courses added!

The Best Gifts for Wine Scholars - IWEG News Dec. 10, 2020

Winter wine, spirits and sake courses and are open for registration!

Wine, spirits and sake courses for everyone Dec. 03, 2020

Don't know which course to gift? Purchase a gift certificate!

Give the Gift of Education Nov. 25, 2020

Don't know which course to gift? Purchase a gift certificate!

We've made holiday shopping for wine, spirits and sake lovers easy! Nov. 19, 2020

+ remaining fall courses and virtual tastings

Upcoming wine, spirits and sake courses Nov. 12, 2020

Online and blending learning formats available

Coming to IWEG in 2021 - IWEG News and Events Nov. 04, 2020

Last chance for WSET Level 1 Award in Sake, Italian Wine Scholar and fall online courses

Sake Lovers Unite! - IWEG News and Events Oct. 30, 2020

Last chance to be a sake traveller, one more BIPOC bursary left and buy a gift certificate

Wine City - IWEG News and Events Oct. 22, 2020

Advice from a Master of Wine, BIPOC bursaries and upcoming courses

Wine Adventure - IWEG News and Events Oct. 14, 2020

Academie du Vin offer, Vinequity and upcoming courses

Wine Champion - IWEG News and Events Oct. 08, 2020

Build your wine, spirits and sake knowledge this fall

World Sake Day - IWEG News and Events Oct. 01, 2020

Here's how you can celebrate Japan's national beverage and other upcoming courses and events

Behind the label - IWEG News and Events Sep. 24, 2020

Upcoming wine, spirits and sake courses

Cocktail Culture - IWEG News and Events Sep. 17, 2020

Vinequity Scholarships, Femmes du Vin seminars, Spanish Wine Scholar and more

Wine Boom - IWEG News and Events Sep. 10, 2020

Wine Scholar Challenge, Wines of Germany Fundamentals Webinar and more

Uncork the Fall - IWEG News Sep. 02, 2020

16 new Masters of Wine, Ontario Wine Award results, Inside Bordeaux and more

Off to Wine School - IWEG News and Events Aug. 27, 2020

Learn fundamental product knowledge and systematic tasting skills this fall

Harvest is Coming - IWEG News Aug. 20, 2020

Sign up for our fall wine, spirits and sake courses!

Getting the most out of your wine education Aug. 13, 2020

Sign up for our fall wine, spirits and sake courses

Glasses Up! Aug. 06, 2020

Find out how our WSET and Wine Scholar Guild courses will run this fall

3 ways to brush up your wine knowledge Jul. 30, 2020

What's your pinot personality, Wines of South Africa's online wine course and Greek wine history.

Take a Sneak Peek at our Fall Courses Jul. 23, 2020

+ live interview with Jancis Robinson MW, WSET ebooks and our reopening IWEG safely plan.

Reopening IWEG Safely Plan Jul. 16, 2020

IWEG's plan to reopen the School safely within health and safety guidelines

A Splash of Wine Jul. 09, 2020

Unheard voices in wine, Wines of Germany's summer tasting series and Inside Bordeaux

Have you learned the systematic approach to tasting? Jun. 26, 2020

Journey to Nagano feat. Sake Samurai Michael Tremblay

Check out these summer wine and spirit courses Jun. 18, 2020

Online courses for beginner enthusiasts and advanced scholars.

IWEG Bursary Programs for BIPOC Students in Canada for the Academic Year September 2020 to June 2021 Jun. 16, 2020

Learn more about the bursary program.

🌎 Join the WSET Diploma class of 2022! Jun. 11, 2020

WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines provides expert level knowledge and develops key analytical skills for success in the global wine business

Cheers to the virtual cocktail party! Jun. 04, 2020

Insights on Zoom learning, Kampai from home and an offer from the Wine Scholar Guild.

Wine Trends in 2020 May. 28, 2020

Finding wine near you

Taking The Mystery Out Of Wine May. 28, 2020

Fun ways to keep up your studies at home

Take a Virtual Wine Trip! May. 21, 2020

+ other ways to broaden your learning about wine, spirits and sake

Carve out time to study wine, spirits and sake at home May. 21, 2020

Study tips from a couple stuck at home

We are now offering online exams for our Level 1 and 2 online courses! May. 14, 2020

+ other resources to broaden your wine, spirits and sake knowledge!

Virtual wine school is in session May. 07, 2020

Women of the Vine & Spirits Foundation scholarships are now accepting applications

Contactless ways to learn about wine, spirits and sake Apr. 16, 2020

Zoom Through the World of Sake

Find out what it takes to become a Master of Wine Apr. 09, 2020

Check out the Institute of Masters of Wine's introductory course webinars

Here are some ways to learn about wine, spirits and sake from home Apr. 01, 2020

Including quizzes, videos, books and more...

Get Into the Spirits - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Mar. 05, 2020

Deepen your knowledge of the world’s wine regions and styles

Win a Wine Study Trip to Argentina Mar. 04, 2020

Submit a Research Paper and Participate in a Blind Tasting Competition

A La Carte - IWEG Newsletter Feb. 06, 2020

Gain more confidence and better understanding of the important grape varieties and styles of wine they produce!

Love is in the Glass: Valentine's Day Gift Ideas Feb. 03, 2020

Skip the chocolate and flowers this year and sign up your nearest and dearest for an IWEG wine tasting or course during the season of love. Double the experience and join them for the fun learning opportunity!

Sip and Learn - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Jan. 09, 2020

Sign up for our winter 2020 courses and events now!

IWEG's Complaints Policy for WSET qualifications Jan. 02, 2020

We are committed to a fair Complaints Procedure for WSET Qualifications taken through IWEG

The gift of education - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Dec. 05, 2019

Wine gifts that last a lifetime!

Check out our winter 2020 wine, spirits and sake courses! Nov. 14, 2019

Register early to hold your spot

Where there's a wine - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Nov. 05, 2019

Celebrate Carmenère - uprooted and in disguise

Wine Discovery - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Oct. 02, 2019

Learn how and why wines taste the way they do, reflect on where they are from, and understand how they change in response to the market and trends.

Turn your glass of wine into an experience -IWEG Monthly Newsletter Sep. 05, 2019

Sign up now for upcoming course and events!

Back to School Aug. 29, 2019

Our scheduling is diverse and flexible, offering in-class or online study, day or evening classes and condensed or less intensive formats as well as custom corporate programming.

Planet of the Grapes - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Aug. 01, 2019

Sign up now for our fall courses and events!

Stop and Smell the Wine - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Jul. 06, 2019

Here's a sneak peek of our fall courses and events!

A Splash of Wine - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Jun. 06, 2019

An ode to one of our WSET Diploma Program Coordinators

Fine Wine Life - IWEG Monthly Newsletter May. 02, 2019

Friends who taste wine together...

Spring wine blossoms - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Apr. 04, 2019

Why you should sign up for the WSET Diploma Level 4 in Wines

The language of wine - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Mar. 07, 2019

Spring wine, spirits and sake courses and events are open for registration!

What am I tasting - IWEG Newsletter Feb. 08, 2019

Winter wine, spirits and sake courses and events are open for registration!

New year, new wine - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Jan. 11, 2019

Winter wine, spirits and sake courses and events are open for registration!

Winter warm up - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Dec. 06, 2018

Winter wine, spirits and sake courses and events are open for registration!

Holiday Gift Guide 2018 Nov. 08, 2018

Gift ideas for wine, spirits and sake lovers!

Preview 2019 - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Nov. 01, 2018

Wine, spirits and sake courses at IWEG in 2019

An abundance of wine - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Oct. 04, 2018

Fall wine, spirits and sake courses and events are open for registration!

Unfiltered - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Sep. 06, 2018

Fall wine, spirits and sake courses and events are open for registration!

Have a Wine Awakening - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Aug. 02, 2018

Fall wine, spirits and sake courses and events are open for registration!

Beat the Rush - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Jul. 05, 2018

Fall wine, spirits and sake courses and events are open for registration!

Decanting Summer - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Jun. 01, 2018

Sign up for a wine, spirits or sake course or event this summer!

Scholarship Opportunities at IWEG May. 24, 2018

As Canada’s premier student-focused institution for wine, spirits and sake education, we partner with our students so they can achieve their professional goals and personal aspirations.

Ride the cocktail wave - IWEG Monthly Newsletter May. 03, 2018

Sign up for a wine, spirits or sake course or event in 2018!

Wines of Peloponnese Trade Trip Competition Contest Rules May. 02, 2018

Read the full competition rules.

Follow the wine road - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Apr. 06, 2018

Sign up for a wine, spirits or sake course or event in 2018!

Congratulations to our Drinks Ontario Winners! Mar. 08, 2018

IWEG proudly congratulates four IWEG students and one IWEG alumna on their accomplishments.

Salut! - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Mar. 01, 2018

Sign up for a wine, spirits or sake course or event in 2018!

Indulge yourself - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Feb. 02, 2018

Sign up for a wine, spirits or sake course or event in 2018!

Wines of Greece is proud to partner with IWEG in 2018 Jan. 25, 2018

Scholarship assistance, a Master Class and an “Educate the Educators” program provide opportunities to enhance the knowledge of the different facets of Greek winemaking regions

IWEG is the Italian Wine Scholar Program Provider of the Year 2017 Jan. 15, 2018

Wine Scholar Guild honors Toronto's Independent Wine Education Guild (IWEG) as 2017 Italian Wine Scholar™ (IWS) Program Provider of the Year!

New year, new you - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Jan. 04, 2018

Sign up for a wine, spirits or sake course or event in 2018!

IWEG Holiday Gift Guide 2017 Nov. 23, 2017

Gift ideas for wine, spirits and sake lovers!

Winter is Coming - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Nov. 02, 2017

Sign up for IWEG's wine, spirits and sake courses and events now!

Fall into Wine - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Oct. 05, 2017

Sign up for IWEG's fall wine, spirits and sake courses and events now!

What Are You Waiting For? - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Sep. 01, 2017

Sign up for IWEG's fall wine, spirits and sake courses and events now!

Back to School - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Aug. 03, 2017

Sign up for IWEG's fall wine, spirits and sake courses and events!

Austrian Wine proud to partner with IWEG in 2018 - 2019 Jul. 20, 2017

Master Classes provide opportunities to spread the knowledge of the uniqueness and specialness of the winemaking regions of Austria

A Perfect Pairing - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Jul. 06, 2017

Check out IWEG's upcoming wine, spirits and sake courses and events!

Sip Summer - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Jun. 08, 2017

Register for our fall wine, spirits and sake courses and events now!

Cocktail Hour - IWEG Monthly Newsletter May. 04, 2017

Are you ready to take your wine, spirits and sake education further?

Break Out the Bottle - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Apr. 06, 2017

Kick off spring with wine, spirits and sake education!

What's in your glass - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Mar. 02, 2017

Celebrate 40 years of wine, spirits and sake education with us!

Come for the wine - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Feb. 09, 2017

Celebrate 40 years of wine, spirits and sake education with us!

Independent Wine Education Guild (IWEG) proudly celebrates 40 years as Canada’s premier school for wine, spirits and sake education Feb. 01, 2017

Activities to mark the occasion will include special 40th anniversary master classes, new student scholarship opportunities and a celebratory gala for IWEG students, alumni and industry partners

Wines of South Africa proudly partners with IWEG in 2017 Jan. 26, 2017

Master Classes and scholarship support are at the core of new initiative

New Year, New You: IWEG Monthly Newsletter Jan. 12, 2017

Achieve your personal and professional goals in 2017!

California Wine Institute proudly partners with IWEG in 2017/18 Jan. 05, 2017

Education and scholarship support are at the core of new initiative

A Year in Review - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Dec. 01, 2016

2016: a year of wine, spirits and sake!

Holiday Gift Guide Nov. 29, 2016

Give the Gift of Wine, Spirits and Sake Education!

Sip and Saveur - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Nov. 03, 2016

Bourgogne, Riesling, and new world sparkling - take a look at our upcoming courses and events!

Scholarship Opportunities at IWEG Oct. 07, 2016

Here are current scholarship opportunities for IWEG students.

Wine for the Ages - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Oct. 06, 2016

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Wines of Germany (German Wine Institute) Becomes IWEG Silver Sponsor Sep. 28, 2016

• Wines of Germany will become sponsor of WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits “Unit 3 Light Wines of the World” - Top Performing IWEG Student of this unit of study will receive a Study Trip Scholarship to a featured German Wine Region.

• Top Performing IWEG Student in WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits will receive a Study Scholarship from Wines of Germany for WSET Level 3 Award in Wines in 2017.

Uncorked - IWEG Monthly Newsletter Sep. 08, 2016

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Italian Trade Commission Becomes IWEG's First Gold Sponsor Sep. 08, 2016

Top Student in the new IWEG Italian Wine Scholar Program will receive Study Trip Scholarship to Italy

In vino veritas: IWEG Monthly Newsletter Aug. 04, 2016

Check out our August Newsletter!

Wines of Summer: IWEG Monthly Newsletter Jul. 07, 2016

Check out our July newsletter!

Summer Sippin': IWEG Monthly Newsletter Jun. 02, 2016

Check out our June newsletter for upcoming courses, tastings and events!

Nancy Reynolds Awarded Highest Honour May. 25, 2016

Congratulations Nancy Reynolds!

Congratulations IWEG students! Jan. 19, 2016

IWEG students win top WSET Awards!!

Southbrook Cabernet Wins! Jan. 18, 2016

Ontario beats Bordeaux!

IWEG gains MW Sep. 08, 2015

CONGRATULATIONS EUGENE MLYNCZYK MW!!