Phoenix Wine-Certified Specialist of Wine review course

Certified Specialist of Wine Program

Alliance Beverage Distributing Company is proud to offer the Advanced Professional Beverage Sales wine classes. These classes build on the knowledge gained in the Professional Beverage Sales classes and is designed to prepare the student for the Certified Specialist of Wine exam offered by the Society of Wine Educators.

The Certified Specialist of Wine is the first level of certification offered by the Society of Wine Educators. It recognizes a high standard of academic wine knowledge and the mastery of key elements within the world of wine and vine as determined by a team of wine industry educators.

Benefits of Certification

 Many people recognize the need for an independent and objective organization to validate their employee’s wine proficiency as measured against industry standards. The international reach of the SWE fulfills this role.

 SWE credentials are career-enhancing and resume building tools for dedicated wine professionals and represent the only wine knowledge-based exams approved by a professional U.S. wine society.

The Cost:

 $1000

 $500 for Alliance customers

 Includes -

 Eight Lecture/Study Sessions

 SWE Handbook

 Online Wine Academy (SWE members)

 Instruction by Gary Spadafore CWE

 Society of Wine Educators CSW Final Exam

The Exam:

 100 multiple choice questions

 Passing score is 75%

 Exam retake

 SWE Member = $160

 Non-Member = $235

The Schedule: (Numbers represent specific chapters in SWE handbook)

 Class 1 - Viticulture and Grape Varieties (1, 2, 3)

 Class 2 - Vinification - Still, Sparkling and Fortified (4, 5, 6)

 Class 3 - Sensory Evaluation - Wine Composition/Chemistry, Tasting, Faults (20, 21, 22)

 Class 4 - France (11)

 Class 5- USA (19)

 Class 6 - Italy (14)

 Class 7 - Regions of the World (7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18)

 Class 8 - Health, Etiquette, Service and Review (23, 24)

 Class 9 – Society of Wine Educators CSW Exam

For more information contact

Gary Spadafore CWE – 602-760-5507; Garys@abdc-az.com

Society of Wine Educators: www.societyofwineeducators.org

Class schedule and fees are subject to change