WELCOME
The Institute of Masters of Wine is the home of exceptional expertise in the wine world. What started more than 65 years ago as an exam for the UK wine trade is now a globally recognised title collectively held by a worldwide family of Masters of Wine. Today, there are 394 MWs based in 30 countries, each making their own contribution to the world of wine. Becoming an MW means gaining entry into a unique wine community; one that brings enriching personal and professional opportunities – as well as lifelong friendships.
ABOUT US
The IMW’s mission is to promote excellence, interaction, and learning across all sectors of the global wine community. As well as running the MW study programme, our programme of worldwide events offers unparalleled opportunities to taste and learn. These tastings and seminars, including our international symposium, are open for anyone to attend – you don’t have to be a Master of Wine to join in.
FIND AN MW
The IMW’s directory of Masters of Wine allows you to search not just by name, but also by skills and specialisms. MWs are active all over the world and in all fields: MWs are winemakers, journalists, consultants, buyers, auctioneers, educators and much more. If you are looking for an MW in a particular country, expert comment on a specific style of wine, a speaker for your event, or experienced commercial advice, look no further.
THE MW EXAM
The MW exam tests the breadth and depth of a candidate’s theoretical knowledge and tasting skills in the art, science and business of wine. By passing the MW exam, you become a member of the IMW, gain the title Master of Wine and can use the initials MW after your name. The MW exam is a series of tasting and theory papers, plus an in-depth research project. You can find out about all stages of the exam, as well as downloading past papers, by clicking below.
Latest News
Black Lives Matter
Consistent with the IMW's mission of promoting excellence, interaction, and learning across all sectors of the global wine community, we condemn all acts of injustice, whether in the form of racism and prejudice or bias, stereotyping, or being overlooked. Still, we...
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Wine Unify launches initiatives to increase and celebrate diversity in the wine industry
Mary Margaret McCamic MW, DLynn Proctor and Martin Reyes MW have launched Wine Unify, a platform that champions diversity and inclusion for underrepresented minorities in the wine industry, Armed with three initiatives – to welcome, to elevate, and to amplify...
Special George T. Gamblin Memorial scholarship awarded to MW student Chris Martin
A unique 2020 George T. Gamblin Memorial scholarship has been awarded to Master of Wine student Chris Martin. Mary Margaret McCamic MW established the George T. Gamblin Memorial scholarship in 2018 in honour of her late father, a retired doctor and former US Naval...
IMW launches free webinar series
The IMW has launched a free webinar series, the first of which took place on Wednesday 6 May 2020 where four wine-producing Masters of Wine, from four countries, shared the challenges they are currently facing during the coronavirus pandemic. The 500 registered...
MW student Teresa Cedenilla wins first prize in the 2020 Lallemand bursary
IMW supporter Lallemand Oenology has awarded Teresa Cedenilla and Florencia Gomez in their annual bursary for students in the MW study programme. Lallemand, a leading producer of wine yeast, bacteria and their nutrients, first established the bursary in 2010. To be...
AXA Millésimes awards 2020 scholarships to five Master of Wine students
The Institute of Masters of Wine and AXA Millésimes are pleased to announce five international winners of the AXA Millésimes scholarship. The 2020 chosen scholars are Nicoletta Dicova, a Bulgarian journalist/communicator, based in Italy; Cherie Xin Huang, a Napa...
Sonal Holland Wine Academy launches 60 Minute Wine Pro
Sonal Holland Wine Academy has launched 60 Minute Wine Pro, an online introductory certificate course to the world of wine. The course is designed and delivered by Sonal Holland MW and anticipates the need of India's F&B industry, which has grown not just within...
Rob Geddes MW launches the Compass Wine Alliance with AM-i and Winepilot.com
Rob Geddes MW, marketing agency AM-i and Winepilot.com have launched the Compass Wine Alliance, a one-stop service to help wineries take advantage of key growth opportunities in 2020 and beyond. Together, they are providing a number of end-to-end Digital Marketing,...
Masters of Wine named in the Top 100 Most Influential People in Wine
Drinks Retailing's annual list of the most influential personalities shaping the UK wine trade has now been published. The Top 100 list for 2020 reflects some of the challenges the industry has faced such as the closure of the on-trade and features a number of Masters...
Neil Tully MW features in the Real Business of Wine webcast
Neil Tully MW features in a recent Real Business of Wine webcast with Robert Joseph. Hear him share his insights into how he goes about working with the producer to create a label that will help to move the bottle from the shelf into the hands of the consumer. Watch...
Latest News
Black Lives Matter
Consistent with the IMW's mission of promoting excellence, interaction, and learning across all sectors of the global wine community, we condemn all acts of injustice, whether in the form of racism and prejudice or bias, stereotyping, or being overlooked. Still, we...
Special George T. Gamblin Memorial scholarship awarded to MW student Chris Martin
A unique 2020 George T. Gamblin Memorial scholarship has been awarded to Master of Wine student Chris Martin. Mary Margaret McCamic MW established the George T. Gamblin Memorial scholarship in 2018 in honour of her late father, a retired doctor and former US Naval...
MW student Teresa Cedenilla wins first prize in the 2020 Lallemand bursary
IMW supporter Lallemand Oenology has awarded Teresa Cedenilla and Florencia Gomez in their annual bursary for students in the MW study programme. Lallemand, a leading producer of wine yeast, bacteria and their nutrients, first established the bursary in 2010. To be...
IMW launches free webinar series
The IMW has launched a free webinar series, the first of which took place on Wednesday 6 May 2020 where four wine-producing Masters of Wine, from four countries, shared the challenges they are currently facing during the coronavirus pandemic. The 500 registered...
Features
Wine Unify launches initiatives to increase and celebrate diversity in the wine industry
Mary Margaret McCamic MW, DLynn Proctor and Martin Reyes MW have launched Wine Unify, a platform that champions diversity and inclusion for underrepresented minorities in the wine industry, Armed with three initiatives – to welcome, to elevate, and to amplify...
Sonal Holland Wine Academy launches 60 Minute Wine Pro
Sonal Holland Wine Academy has launched 60 Minute Wine Pro, an online introductory certificate course to the world of wine. The course is designed and delivered by Sonal Holland MW and anticipates the need of India's F&B industry, which has grown not just within...
Masters of Wine named in the Top 100 Most Influential People in Wine
Drinks Retailing's annual list of the most influential personalities shaping the UK wine trade has now been published. The Top 100 list for 2020 reflects some of the challenges the industry has faced such as the closure of the on-trade and features a number of Masters...
Rob Geddes MW launches the Compass Wine Alliance with AM-i and Winepilot.com
Rob Geddes MW, marketing agency AM-i and Winepilot.com have launched the Compass Wine Alliance, a one-stop service to help wineries take advantage of key growth opportunities in 2020 and beyond. Together, they are providing a number of end-to-end Digital Marketing,...
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