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CSW Certified Wine Specialist VIP Practice Exam
CSW — The CSW (Certified Wine Specialist) is a professional credential awarded by the Society of Wine Educators (SWE); the real exam consists of approximately 100 multiple-choice questions administered in a 3-hour proctored sitting, with a 75% passing threshold, covering viticulture, vinification, global wine regions, spirits, beer, and wine service.
30
Questions
180m
Time Limit
75.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 30👑 VIP
A sommelier at a fine-dining restaurant receives a bottle of white Burgundy that was stored improperly by a vendor. On tasting, the wine exhibits a distinct smell of cooked cabbage and burnt rubber, even though the bottle appears sound and the cork is intact. Which winemaking fault is MOST likely responsible for this flaw?
Questions 2–30 and full explanations are VIP-exclusive.