Recent Guild Graduates

Mark Censits

Mark Censits has his first CoolVines store open in Westfield, NJ and is only weeks away from opening his second store in his home town of Princeton, NY...


Vivác Winery

Vivác Winery is a fresh and young, edgy and sophisticated New Mexico wine producer...


Peter Klann

Peter Klann obtained his Advanced Sommelier Level II certification and Advanced Wine & Food certifications to start Little Raven Vineyards Wine Shop...


I can't say enough about the guild, its founders, my fellow students, etc., for it is with their help that I have been able to achieve goals I'd previously only dreamed about.

Guild Certification Seminar

Guild Certification Seminar

The basic certification seminar is an introductory course of study designed for individuals who desire to learn about wine.

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Advanced Wine Course

Advanced Wine Course

Our robust and thorough Advanced Wine Courses leave no stone unturned.

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Course Calendar

Course Calendar

Search our calendar to find the courses you're looking for.

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Guild Market Place

Guild Market Place

The Guild offers diverse products for both professionals and wine hobbyists.

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Gift Certificates

Gift Certificates

Know someone who would enjoy the gift of wine education? Buy them a course or two from the Guild!

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What’s New

Vivác Winery is making waves with its high-quality, New Mexico produced and bottled wines.

Vivác Winery is making waves with its high-quality, New Mexico produced and bottled wines. + click here for more

Fully Accredited

Professional programs of the International Wine Guild are approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Private Occupational School Board.

About the International Wine Guild

The International Wine Guild was established to encourage study to develop technical and professional understanding and increased knowledge of wine throughout all areas of the wine and food service industry.

Whether you work in a restaurant, hotel, wine shop, liquor store, are a wholesaler or importer, or are an individual with a passion for wine there are certification and advanced diploma programs designed specifically for you leading to a Guild Wine Master diploma.

In addition, if you are a wine educator, or would like to develop the skills to teach others about wine, there is also a certification and advanced program path leading to a Guild Wine Master Educator.

The Guild is dedicated to fostering wine education at the highest levels and helping both wine professionals and wine enthusiasts increase and expand their knowledge and understanding of wine. To become a Guild member you must successfully complete either the Guild Certification Seminar (one weekend) or the Advanced Wine Course. The Guild also teaches numerous classes for the general public.

To learn about our professional diploma and certification programs go to the Professional Programs Overview page. The Guild offers professional certifications from entry level through Master.

Calendar of Classes

Looking for a Calendar of upcoming Guild Classes? Here is a link showing upcoming classes.

State Accredited

Professional programs of the International Wine Guild are approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Private Occupational School Board.

Map to the Guild

Map to the Guild

International Wine Guild
at Metropolitan State College of Denver
Campus Box 60, PO Box 173362
Denver, CO 80217-3362
Plaza Building, Room 124
303.296.3966 Phone
303.904.3245 Fax

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IWG Holiday Dinner

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