2026 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 November 2025
  • The webinar library may be found on the member portal of the SWE website.

May 2026: 

• Saturday, May 2, 10:00 am CST: 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
  • Click here for complete login instructions, including a link to the webinar platform. 
  • If you can’t make this session, have no fear…this webinar is repeated several times a year.

• Saturday, May 30, 10:00 am central time. Mount Etna and Beyond—the Wines of Sicily (part two). For more than 2,500 years, the island of Sicily has been a significant center of wine production in the Mediterranean. From the slopes of Mount Etna to the coastal plains, Sicily produces a range of wines—from dry to sweet and everything in between—that prove to be both ancient and timeless…and consistently delicious! This session (the second of two) will focus on the wines produced in the western part of the region, including those of the Marsala, Alcamo, Sambuca di Sicilia, and Moscato di Pantelleria appellations. Join Jane A. Nickles, SWE’s Director of Education and Certification, on one-hour tour of the wines of Sicily. 
  • 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.

June 2026: 

• Saturday, June 6, 10:00 am central time: The Judgment of Paris—the 50^th Anniversary with Dr. Matilda Parente, CSW: This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris, the now-legendary blind tasting that upended French wine supremacy and positioned California as a world-class source of fine wine. While wine professionals are familiar with this plot line, the improbable backstories behind this watershed moment are far less widely known—and every bit as dramatic. This lively retrospective on the personalities, decisions and circumstances that gave rise to the Judgment of Paris will show how that 1976 tasting reshaped global perceptions and helped usher in the extraordinary diversity of fine wines we enjoy today.
• 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.
  • About the speaker: Dr. Matilda Parente has been teaching wine since receiving her CSW in 2012 and is currently a wine instructor in San Diego. Her pursuits have included five years as wine director and over a decade as event sommelier. She is an Etna Wine Ambassador and recently attained the WSET level 3 merit award in wines. Matilda has been a repeat presenter at SWE national meetings, among other speaking engagements. Besides her SWE membership, she advances science on wine and health as a member of the International Scientific Forum on Alcohol Research and the Renaud Society, an international society of medical and wine professionals. She is a graduate of Duke University and the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine.
    • Suggested Wine List (if you would like to taste-along):
      • Grgich Hills Estate 2022 Chardonnay Napa Valley; $48
      • Chateau Montelena 2022 Chardonnay Napa Valley; $70
      • Chalone Vineyard 2022 Chardonnay Chalone Appellation; $30
      • Clos Du Val 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley; $60
      • Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District S.L.V.; $250
      • Heitz 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley; $70
    • Note: prices are approximate and may vary according to market and availability

• Saturday, June 13, 10:00 am CST: 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 date.
  • If you can’t make this session, have no fear…this webinar is repeated several times a year.

• Saturday, June 20—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.
  • If you have any questions about SWE’s webinars, please contact our Director of Education, Jane Nickles, at jnickles@societyofwineeducators.org

• Saturday, June 27—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 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.

Schedule is subject to change!