Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) Course

The Westchester Wine School’s CSW Course prepares participants for the CSW Exam, given under the auspices of the  Society of Wine Educators, the only professional U.S. wine society to provide knowledge-based wine exams and certifications.  

The exam covers core principles and fundamentals of wine including viticulture, vinification, grape varieties, wine regions, labeling laws, wine tasting and faults. Passing the exam qualifies one as a Certified Specialist of Wine. 

The CSW Course includes,

• 18 hours of instruction as well as the tasting of 30 wines

• 250 page CSW Study Guide

• Access to the On-Line Wine Academy of the Society of Wine Educators

• Final Exam

 The course is for wine enthusiasts seeking,

·        More knowledge and understanding of wine and the wine industry

·        Satisfaction in having a professionally certified level of wine knowledge                                             

            and for current and future wine industry employees seeking,

·        Increased knowledge and self confidence on the job

·        Career enhancement and résumé building

The CSW credential signifies a mastery of the core principles and fundamentals of wine and is recognized world wide within the wine industry.  Companies that have endorsed the CSW credential include,

            Banfi Vintners               Peak Wines International

            Brown-Forman             Southern Wine and Spirits

            E & J Gallo                  The Martignetti Companies

            Kobrand Corporation

The course  will be given on seven consecutive Tuesday evenings starting April 8th and ending May 20th, with the final exam given on Tuesday evening June 3rd. An alternative final exam date will be available if necessary.