The Certified Sherry Wines Specialist® program is the most comprehensive certification course on sherry wines.

 Join us for a deeper specialized knowledge about the region, sherry, and manzanilla de Sanlúcar appellations, and the factors that shape their uniqueness and vast diversity. If you are looking for high quality education on sherry wines, this program is for you.


With the appointment of the sherry and manzanilla DO’s and support of WSG.

With the appointment of the sherry and manzanilla DO’s and support of WSG.

The Certified Sherry Wines Specialist® course was launched by Lustau in 2016, with the support of the Sherry Regulatory Council to guarantee a program of exceptional level of content, accuracy, and with academic rigor that has benefited the wine industry professional searching for an in-depth sherry education. Now this valuable program goes digital to bring its wealth of information directly to you.

Get Certified with a 1 – week instructor-led study program consisting of 2 live review webinars.

Get Certified with a 1 – week instructor-led study program consisting of 2 live review webinars.

An interactive study manual for your digital device and materials to boost your knowledge.

An interactive study manual for your digital device and materials to boost your knowledge.

2 two-hour live webinars with Lustau Brand Educator Lucas Payá.

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2 live webinars with Lustau Brand Educator Lucas Payá

CSWS® highest scoring participants will have the opportunity to be selected to one of only two honorary seats reserved annually by Cesar Saldaña (President of the Sherry Regulatory Council) to the Sherry Educator course in Jerez, Spain.

CSWS® highest scoring participants will have the opportunity to be selected to one of only two honorary seats reserved annually by Cesar Saldaña (President of the Sherry Regulatory Council) to the Sherry Educator course in Jerez, Spain.

Printed and digital kit for use of your earned CSWS® title and one year access to the personalized online concierge service with Lucas Payá.

Printed and digital kit for use of your earned CSWS® title and one year access to the personalized online concierge service with Lucas Payá.

and one year access to the personalized online concierge service with Lucas Payá.

Tasting of 6 Different Wine Styles throughout the course.

Tasting of 6 Different Wine Styles throughout the course.

The Lustau Mixed Case contains six 375ml Lustau wine bottles that showcase the most diverse range of styles, climate, and aging differences. This tasting kit is also a formidable tool for creating an extraordinary culinary experience. It offers endless enjoyable opportunities, sipping on their own, paired with your favorite foods, and your choice in simple or elaborate cocktails. Enjoy them in precious alone time, intimate gatherings, and social get-togethers. The array of styles is perfect for all occasions.

“The course provides committed students of wine with an unparalleled set of study tools designed to maximize learning and boost knowledge retention.”


“The course provides committed students of wine with an unparalleled set of study tools designed to maximize learning and boost knowledge retention.”

The wine professionals and enthusiasts who successfully pass the certification exam are awarded the CSWS® credential granting them an established international recognition as a sherry wines specialist.

Transform your passion for wine into recognized expertise.

Inbox the 360 wine experience with Lustau.

The CSWS® program gives you not only in-depth knowledge of sherry wines but also connects you with a global community of professionals and enthusiasts.

Don’t miss the chance to explore sherry with a top-quality education. Continue your sherry journey!