2025 Webinar Schedule

Here is our webinar schedule for the next few months.  Please note that we will be adding sessions as needed, so check back frequently to keep advised of all that we have going on! All times stated are in Central Time.

• Click here to download a list of webinar recordings available on SWE’s Webinar Library: SWE Webinar Library September 2024
  • The webinar library may be found on the member portal of the SWE website.

March 2025:

• Saturday, March 8—10:00 am central time: The Insider’s Guide to the CSS Exam. Presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE. This is one for the spirits crowd!! if you are interested in pursuing the CSS Certification, or just a spirits lover-bartender-mixologist-beverage aficionado that is interested in learning more about spirits and the CSS, this one-hour session is for you! Join our Director of Education, Jane A. Nickles, and learn what to expect from the CSS!
  • This webinar is open to the public, and there is no need to register in advance.
  • If you can’t make this session, have no fear…this webinar is repeated once a month.
  • Login instructions will be posted a few days before the scheduled date.
  • If you have any questions about this event, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org.
  • A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.

• Saturday, March 15, 10:00 am central time: Tales from the Limestone Coast—presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE. World-famous for its terra rosa, Australia’s Limestone Coast Zone is one of the most significant wine areas of Australia, producing some of the most highly acclaimed wines in the country. Join us for this one-hour session as we travel to the six unique wine regions of Australia’s Limestone Coast.
  • This is a members-only webinar, and advance registration is required.
  • To secure your spot, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org.
  • A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.

• Saturday, March 22—10:00 am central time (CDT): The Insider’s Guide to the CSW Exam. Presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE. If you are currently pursuing the CSW Certification or considering the CSW as your next stage of professional development, this one-hour session is for you! This online workshop will cover all aspects of the CSW, including what the test covers, how difficult the test is, what type of questions to expect, the resources available to students, and how long SWE recommends for study before sitting the exam.
  • This webinar is open to the public, and there is no need to register in advance.
  • If you have any questions about this event, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org
  • Login instructions will be posted a few days before the scheduled start date.
  • If you can’t make this session, have no fear…this webinar is repeated at least once a month.
  • A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live event.

• Saturday, March 29—10:00 am central time: The Insider’s Guide to the CWE Exam. Presented by Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE. If you are considering stepping up to the Certified Wine Educator credential, this session is for you! We’ll discuss the exam itself (multiple choice, essay, and tasting portions) as well as the resources available to students for study and skills practice. You’ll also have a chance to ask any questions that have been weighing on your mind. If you are considering whether the CWE is your next step (or just want to know more about the process), this 60-minute session is for you!
  • This webinar is open to the public, and there is no need to register in advance.
  • If you can’t make this session, have no fear…this webinar is repeated several times a year.
  • Login instructions will be posted a few days before the scheduled date.
  • If you have any questions about this event, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org.
  • A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.

April 2025:

• Saturday April 12th, 11:00am CST: Living History—The Rums and Stills of Guyana presented by Ben Coffelt, CSE, CWE. The past informs the present and while that is true for all spirit categories, it is perhaps most true in Guyanese rum. Guyana embraces a rum making tradition going back centuries. These practices, methods, materials, and even equipment directly shape the rum of today. Join Ben Coffelt as we investigate the history behind the rums, the centuries-old wooden stills, and unique approach that makes Guyana one of the most distinctive rum producers.
  • This is a members-only webinar, and advance registration is required.
  • To secure your spot, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org.
  • A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.
  • Suggested taste-along beverages: El Dorado 5 Year, El Dorado 12 Year

May 2025: 

• Saturday, May 3: Road Trip through Puglia with Jane A. Nickles, CSE, CWE. From Primitivo to Negroamaro, Puglia is a treasure trove of big, bold, flavorful red wines. However, the region is full of culinary delights (think “Assassin’s Spaghetti” and Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe) as well as cultural and archeological sites galore. Join us on this one-hour food, wine, and history tour of Puglia…from Alberobello to Lecce!
  • This is a members-only webinar, and advance registration is required.
  • To secure your spot, please contact Jane Nickles at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org.
  • A recorded version of this webinar will be available on the member portal of the SWE website after the conclusion of the live session.

If you have any questions about SWE’s webinars, please contact our Director of Education, Jane Nickles, at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org

Schedule is subject to change!