This badge was issued to Valerie Caruso on 16 Jun 2015.
Certified Wine Educator (CWE)
Issued by
Society of Wine Educators
Earners of the CWE badge have demonstrated not only their wine knowledge but have validated their tasting acumen and teaching ability. This intense undertaking comprises a theory exam, two blind tasting exams, and a presentation skills demonstration. Earners are entitled to use the CWE post-nominal as part of their professional signature. This credential is widely recognized and highly regarded by the international wine and spirits industry.
- Type Certification
- Level Advanced
- Time Years
- Cost Paid
Skills
- Certified Wine Educator
- Enology
- Food & Wine Pairing
- Global Wine Market
- Physiology Of Taste
- Responsible Beverage Alcohol Service
- Sensory Wine Evaluation
- Taste Physiology
- Viticulture
- Wine Appellations
- Wine Chemistry
- Wine Composition
- Wine Education
- Wine Educator
- Wine Etiquette
- Wine Etiquette & Service
- Wine Faults
- Wine Imbalances
- Wine Industry
- Wine Laws
- Wine Presentation
- Wine Regions
- Wine Regulations
- Wine Service
- Wine Varietals
Earning Criteria
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Pass the high-stakes tasting portion (Varietal/Appellation Identification and Faults/Imbalances Identification) of the proctored CWE exam by correctly identifying a minimum of 6 of a flight of 8 wines tasted "semi-blind", obtain a minimum of 22 out of 30 points on a Logical Tasting Rationale, and correctly identify 6 of 8 faulted or imbalanced wines.
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Pass the Presentation Skills Demonstration after successfully passing the theory and tasting exam portions of the CWE exam. Presentations are submitted electronically and candidates are assessed via a rubric that accounts for content, audience engagement, organization, oration, and professionalism. A minimum score of 65 out of 100 points is required to pass.