Scott Harper, MS, CWE

Teaching wine since 1999. Through a series of lively lectures and informative tasting sessions learn about the various wine areas being taught. Classes include The Wines Of France, The Wines Of Italy, The Wines Of Spain, The Wines Of Australia, The Wines Of California and more! Mr. Harper has obtained the highest level of recognition of the Society of Wine Educators by achieving the Certified Wine Educator (CWE) credential, which acknowledges an exceptional standard of both academic knowledge and sensory capability in the field of wine. In addition, he was presented with the Banfi Award, which is given to the individual who passes the CWE exam on the first sitting, with the highest score. There are four separate levels and exams that must be passed before becoming a Master Sommelier, and Harper has passed the final diploma exam in July of 2009. This is his considered by many the ultimate professional wine accomplishment. Always doing his best to educate and give back to the community, Scott teaches wine courses through the continuing education program at Bellarmine University and also writes for Sophisticated Living Louisville and Food and Dining Louisville. He is a member of the Society of Wine Educators and is licensed through the French Wine Society to teach the curriculum of the French Wine Academy. In 2008, he was selected by the Court of Master Sommeliers to participate in the Mariani Wine Enrichment program in Italy.

More info:

7oo West Riverside Drive

• scott_harper@bellsouth.net
• 502-376-1662