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 408 MWs based in 31 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
MW students Charles Foley, Xin Huang and Nicholas Poletto receive Wine Scholar Guild Masters of Wine scholarship
The Institute of Masters of Wine is pleased to announce that three Master of Wine students have been selected for the 2021 Wine Scholar Guild scholarship. Charles Foley, Xin Huang and Nicholas Poletto have each been awarded full tuition for, respectively, the Italian...
Features
Sonal Holland MW announced as SheThePeople’s 40 Over 40 Awards winner
Sonal Holland MW has been announced as a SheThePeople’s 40 Over 40 Awards winner. The award celebrates women over the age of 40 who have achieved, reinvented themselves, and claimed their space under the spotlight. Read more
MW student Aki Wong awarded FICOFI scholarship
The Institute of Masters of Wine is delighted to announce that Master of Wine student Aki Wong has been awarded the 2021 FICOFI scholarship. The FICOFI scholarship is open to stage two students in the MW study programme based in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau,...
Digital celebration for 23 new Masters of Wine
The Institute of Masters of Wine has released a digital celebration to welcome 23 new Masters of Wine to its membership. The short film replaces the postponed 2020 annual awards ceremony, which should have been held this November at Vintners' Hall, London. After...
Stage one MW student Evmorfia Kostaki awarded George T. Gamblin Memorial scholarship
The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) is pleased to announce that Master of Wine student Evmorfia Kostaki has been awarded the 2020 George T. Gamblin Memorial scholarship. The George T. Gamblin Memorial scholarship was established in 2018 by Mary Margaret McCamic MW...
Neil Hadley MW elected chair of the IMW
Members of the Institute of Masters of Wine have elected Neil Hadley MW as the new chair of the organisation. Neil, the 55th chair of the IMW, is general manager, export for family-owned Taylors/Wakefield Wines of the Clare Valley, South Australia. Speaking after his...
Andrew Caillard MW recent projects
Australian-based Master of Wine Andrew Caillard MW has been working on some new and exciting projects: recently published books Imagining Coonawarra and Penfolds The Rewards of Patience, documentary film Blind Ambition and podcast series Australian Grapevine Stories....
Christophe Heynen MW named Belgian Wine Personality of the Year 2020
Christophe Heynen MW has been named Belgian Wine Personality of the Year 2020 by Essentielle VINO magazine/ Vinopress, Belgium’s major wine publication – member of IPM group. He is the 12th wine professional to be awarded this title. Christophe was chosen amongst 50...
Chardonnay of Michael Hill Smith MW and David Le Mire MW’s Tolpuddle Vineyard named IWC Champion White Wine 2020
The International Wine Challenge (IWC) has announced the Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay 2018 from Tasmania’s Coal River Valley as their Champion White Wine for 2020. The Tolpuddle Vineyard, for which Michael Hill Smith MW is joint managing director and David Le Mire MW...
Conversation with female MWs on finding their voices in the wine business
In a time when it feels more important than ever to support each other, find common ground, offer leadership, and provide safe spaces for candid conversations, five female Masters of Wine Amy Christine MW, Vanessa Conlin MW, Ashley Hausman MW, Mary Margaret McCamic MW...
Latest News
MW students Charles Foley, Xin Huang and Nicholas Poletto receive Wine Scholar Guild Masters of Wine scholarship
The Institute of Masters of Wine is pleased to announce that three Master of Wine students have been selected for the 2021 Wine Scholar Guild scholarship. Charles Foley, Xin Huang and Nicholas Poletto have each been awarded full tuition for, respectively, the Italian...
MW student Aki Wong awarded FICOFI scholarship
The Institute of Masters of Wine is delighted to announce that Master of Wine student Aki Wong has been awarded the 2021 FICOFI scholarship. The FICOFI scholarship is open to stage two students in the MW study programme based in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau,...
Stage one MW student Evmorfia Kostaki awarded George T. Gamblin Memorial scholarship
The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) is pleased to announce that Master of Wine student Evmorfia Kostaki has been awarded the 2020 George T. Gamblin Memorial scholarship. The George T. Gamblin Memorial scholarship was established in 2018 by Mary Margaret McCamic MW...
Digital celebration for 23 new Masters of Wine
The Institute of Masters of Wine has released a digital celebration to welcome 23 new Masters of Wine to its membership. The short film replaces the postponed 2020 annual awards ceremony, which should have been held this November at Vintners' Hall, London. After...
Features
Sonal Holland MW announced as SheThePeople’s 40 Over 40 Awards winner
Sonal Holland MW has been announced as a SheThePeople’s 40 Over 40 Awards winner. The award celebrates women over the age of 40 who have achieved, reinvented themselves, and claimed their space under the spotlight. Read more
Andrew Caillard MW recent projects
Australian-based Master of Wine Andrew Caillard MW has been working on some new and exciting projects: recently published books Imagining Coonawarra and Penfolds The Rewards of Patience, documentary film Blind Ambition and podcast series Australian Grapevine Stories....
Chardonnay of Michael Hill Smith MW and David Le Mire MW’s Tolpuddle Vineyard named IWC Champion White Wine 2020
The International Wine Challenge (IWC) has announced the Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay 2018 from Tasmania’s Coal River Valley as their Champion White Wine for 2020. The Tolpuddle Vineyard, for which Michael Hill Smith MW is joint managing director and David Le Mire MW...
Christophe Heynen MW named Belgian Wine Personality of the Year 2020
Christophe Heynen MW has been named Belgian Wine Personality of the Year 2020 by Essentielle VINO magazine/ Vinopress, Belgium’s major wine publication – member of IPM group. He is the 12th wine professional to be awarded this title. Christophe was chosen amongst 50...
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