July 29th – Wine Scholar Guild has released WSG Studio, an extensive hub of live and streaming wine education content. Building on WSG’s experience as a pioneer and leader in the online wine education space, WSG Studio allows students of wine to curate their own independent learning paths, complementing their course of study, or keep their industry knowledge fresh.
WSG Studio content includes up-to-date perspectives on wine history, wine trends and regulations, regions, climate, soils, viticultural and vinicultural practices, and more. Guest presenters and panelists are experts in their field including Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers, winemakers, renowned wine journalists, among others.
Programming includes:
- WSG Lives – 40+/year live topical events led by leading industry specialists
- WSG Replays – a library of over 300 events and discussions available for on-demand viewing • Meeting of the Minds – WSG Academic Advisor Andrew Jefford hosts a panel of key thinkers, educators, writers, and experts as they debate around current issues in the wine world
- WSG Confidential – Andrew Jefford interviews extraordinary individuals working in today’s wine world, both those involved in creating wines as well as those involved in communication and education
WSG Studio’s easy-to-use digital features include:
- My List: a place to keep your favorite WSG Replays, add them to a queue for on-demand viewing or create your own learning path
- Podcasts: all video content can be downloaded as audio files for podcast listening
- WSG Team Favorites: an ever-evolving collection of the top picks from the WSG program directors • Add to Calendar: allowing members to add calendar reminder in their local time zone for upcoming events • Easy Navigation: quickly see what you have already watched and pick up where you left off
Unrestricted access to WSG Studio is included in WSG membership package which costs $100/year. Advantageous corporate and group rates are also available. Membership also includes a myriad of other benefits and perks, including priority reservations for upcoming study trips, discounts on WSG study programs, wine books, publications, and on wine accessories. Non-members may enjoy one complimentary WSG Live or WSG Replay of their choice upon creation of a free account.
To visit WSG Studio (www.winesholarguild.org/studio), click here. The Wine Scholar Guild (www.winescholarguild.org) is the leading provider of specialized certification programs on the wines of France, Italy and Spain for the professional development of wine industry members and committed students of wine. Wine Scholar Guild study programs are available online and through WSG’s network of Approved Program Providers in over 100 locations around the world.
