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WINE SCHOLAR GUILD STUDY TRIPS Designed with a professional sommelier in mind! The Wine Scholar Guild study trips are crafted for wine professionals seeking to master wine regions of France, Italy and Spain. Much more than just a wine tour or supplier visit, we offer a complete educational program with learning objectives for each visit and instruction by some of the world's leading wine authorities: 4 GREAT REASONS TO JOIN US ON A WINE STUDY TRIP Tuscany - May 14-May19, 2017 with Italian wine judge at DWWA competition, Jane Hunt, MW. Piedmont - May-21-May 26, 2017 with Italian Wine Editor at Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Kerin O'Keefe. Bourgogne - May 28-Jun 2, 2017 & Alsace - June 5-10, 2017 with award-wining wine author and Decanter journalist, Andrew Jefford. Rioja - Sep 24-Sep 29, 2017 with joint-chairman for Spanish wine and Sherry for the DWWA, Sarah Jane Evans, MW. Bordeaux - Oct 1-Oct 6, 2017 with 2010 Best Sommelier in the World, Gerard Basset, MW, MS. Champagne - Oct 10-Oct 14, 2017 with Champagne author and expert, Essi Avellan, MW. Jura - Oct 15-Oct 19, 2017 with author of the award-winning book "Jura Wine", Wink Lorch. Loire - Oct 22-Oct 27, 2017 with Loire Valley native Pascaline Lepeltier, MS -1- EXPERIENCE insider tastings tailored for professionals -2- MEET winemakers at some of the world's most exalted wineries -3- VISIT both iconic and off-the- radar estates -4- MAXIMIZE your time in the region with zero worry about timing or logistic Invest in yourself, register for a study trip today at: www.winescholarguild.org/study-trips Crafting exceptional study trips since 2013