Product Description

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Class Dates & Time: Wednesdays, August 16 and 23, 2023, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Exam: At the end of the second class
Location: Wellesley Courtyard, 12304 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Instructor: Monica Marin, FWS/DWS, Sherry Certified Educator, Winner of the Spanish Wine Scholar Best Educator 2021, and nominee for WSET Educator of the Year 2019
Cancellations: Students may cancel until Wednesday, August 9, 2023, and all bookings after August 9, 2023, are final. Please see below for full cancellation policy.

The Certified Sherry Wine Specialist (CSWS®) course is the most comprehensive ONLINE certification course on sherry wines, and it is now being offered IN-PERSON at the Wine House! The course was created by The House of Lustau, with the support of the Regulatory Council of Jerez guaranteeing the CSWS® program’s exceptional level of depth, accuracy, detail, and academic rigor as well as its impact on the global wine industry.

The Certified Sherry Wine Specialist program includes:
Two in-person classes:
– Session 1: Theory session, including instruction on the history of the sherry region, DO’s identity, viticulture, winemaking, aging, and diversity in the region
– Session 2: Tasting session, with six Lustau wines which illuminate the most classic styles of Sherry: Fino, Manzanilla, Amontillado, Oloroso, and Pedro Ximénez. Students will learn about food pairings and the best ways to serve sherry.

Textbook: A digital textbook (the CSWS® manual) will be sent to students one week before the class begins for students who register at least a week prior to the start of the course. Later registrations will receive the digital textbook 48 hours before the course begins.

Exam: There will be a 50-question graded exam at the conclusion of the second session of the course. 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.

The Certified Sherry Wine Specialist CSWS® manual is available in digital format to make the learning process more comfortable and interactive. It has been designed in full color, rich in imagery, videos, and infographics. Each chapter is designed for maximum content retention and utilizes an interactive approach. The  CSWS® manual consists of eight chapters:
– History of the Region
– Jerez – Xérèz – Sherry
– Viticulture
– Winemaking
– Urban Terroir
– Aging
– Sherry Diversity
– Enjoying Sherry Wines

CANCELLATIONS: The digital textbook will be delivered to students on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, one week before the course begins. Cancellations are only accepted for this class until August 9, 2023; there can be no refunds after the textbook is delivered. This class must reach a minimum number of enrollees to proceed. Registrants will be informed 48 hours before the first class if the course is postponed or canceled.

IMPORTANT: In compliance with the current EU standards for PROTECTING PRIVACY AND PERSONAL DATA, we are hereby advising that your personal data will be managed by Emilio Lustau S.A. for administrative purposes while executing this education program, and that by registering for this class, you accept receiving commercial information from Emilio Lustau S.A. until you unsubscribe. Your personal data will not be disclosed to other third parties. The legitimate basis of this agreement is the contractual relationship between the parties (Emilio Lustau S.A. and you, the student), for the service provided by Emilio Lustau S.A. and the consent of the student.

By enrolling in this course, you are acknowledging that you understand the above conditions.