Certified Sherry Wine Specialist (CSWS®)

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• Two live online sessions, recorded for on-demand replay
  • Session 1: Theory
  • Session 2: Theory and guided tasting
• One online exam sit (online exam)
• Please note that the cost of wines is not included in the registration fee.
• Upon passing, receive the Certified Sherry Wine Specialist digital certificate.
• Enrollment requires attendance at both sessions.
• If an emergency prevents participation, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. prior to Session 2. Rescheduling is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.

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You can register for the course if you are able to source these six wines in retail stores near you. If it is the case, please contact the CSWS Administrative Team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make sure your registration will be valid for the exam. Please read FAQ section for more information. It is our intention to expand the program to additional countries shortly. 

How to become a Certified Sherry Wine Specialist?

The Certified Sherry Wine Specialist Course program and certification consists two 2-hour online sessions that includes the following:

• Session 1: Theory 
  
  
• Session 2: Tasting of 6 sherries, followed by the online exam

Once you have registered, you will receive instructions on how to access the online classes and study materials.

A 50-question graded exam will take place at the end of Session 2. The award of Certified Sherry Wine Specialist will be granted to those with a minimum passing score of 75%. This Certificate of Achievement will be signed by both Lustau’s CEO and César Saldaña, President of the Regulatory Council of Jerez. 

If a passing score is not achieved, students may retake the exam once for a $25 fee at a later date. If they do not pass on the second attempt, they will need to re-register for the course.