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.

The CSW Exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, with all question content drawn exclusively from the CSW Study Guide. Candidates are provided with one (1) hour in which to complete the exam. Candidates will purchase the CSW Exam through the SWE Catalog+Store. The Exam Authorization does not include any study materials. The 2019 CSW Study Guide may be purchased as a hard copy through Amazon. The 2019 CSW Study Guide will be available for purchase as an eBook in the near future. The 2018 CSW Study Guide can be purchased as an eBook through Amazon, and on iTunes as an eBook.