Certification

Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)

Society of Wine Educators

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The Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) Exam is a rigorous exam, which tests a candidate’s wine knowledge and mastery of key elements within the worlds of viticulture and wine production.

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Skills taught

Apply physiology of taste to wine evaluation and serviceIdentify wine composition and chemistry in a beverage service contextIdentify wine faults in a beverage service contextApply viticulture and enology knowledge to wine selection and serviceInterpret wine labels and laws across wine regionsApply knowledge of the U.S. wine industry in a beverage service contextCommunicate wine's contribution to health in a beverage service contextApply wine etiquette and service standards in a hospitality environmentPair food and wine in a hospitality service contextApply responsible beverage alcohol service practices in a wine service environment
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