German Wine Course 27.4 – 8.6.2026
Wineserver is the official provider of the German Wine Scholar certification program in Finland. German wines are extremely popular in Finland, and Rieslings in particular are among the best-selling white wines.
German wine law has undergone major changes. The Prädikat classifications (Kabinet, Auslese, Spätlese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, Eiswein) are still in use, but with the wine law that took effect in 2025, the origin of wines plays a more significant role. Single-vineyard Einzellage, Erste Lage, and Grosse Lage wines are now used nationwide, not just by producers belonging to the VDP organization.
Global warming has raised the quality of German red wines, particularly Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), to unprecedented levels. However, wine prices remain moderate compared to current prices in Burgundy.
Germans consume the most sparkling wine in the world, though a large portion consists of Sekt produced using the tank fermentation method from grapes imported from other countries. Sparkling wines made using the traditional German method are top-notch. An increasing number of quality producers now also make their own Winzersekt or Crémant. The VDP has also introduced the VDP.Sekt and VDP.Sekt.Prestige classifications.
You can be among the first in Finland, and the world, to hold the German Wine Scholar title.
The course also provides a solid foundation for WSET Level 3 or WSET Diploma wine courses.
The course offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on German wines. A comprehensive, 300-page textbook in English covers Germany’s wine regions: Mosel, Ahr, Mittelrhein, Rheingau, Rheinhessen, Nahe, Pfalz, Baden, Hessische Bergstrasse, Württemberg, Franken, Saale-Unstrut, and Sachsen, including information on growing conditions, history, and winemaking. In addition, you’ll have access to the Wine Scholar Guild’s online course.
Course dates: 27.4, 11.5, 25.5, 1.6, 8.6 Exam
Lessons start at 17:30 and finish around 20-21. Venue is Classic Wine Cellars, Eteläesplanadi 20, 00100 Helsinki.
Changes to timetables are possible.
Passes to the educational material on the Wine Scholar Guild website are valid for one year. The main focus of the school days is on wine tasting and analysis. The course book and exam are in English. The course concludes with a 100-question multiple-choice exam lasting one hour. Those who pass the exam will receive a pin, a diploma and the title of German Wine Scholar (GWS).
Price 895 €
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