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 419 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
2021 MW exam questions and wines revealed
The Institute of Masters of Wine has published the questions from the 2021 MW exam, including the list of wines for the practical (tasting) part of the exam. The complete list of wines can be found here, along with the accompanying questions. The list also shows the...
Features
Recordings from Sarah Abbott MW and Alun Griffiths MW’s Old Vine Conference available
The speaker session recordings from the Old Vine Conference held in June, of which Sarah Abbott MW and Alun Griffiths MW are co-founders, are now available to watch online. Watch the recordings
Three new Masters of Wine
The Institute of Masters of Wine is delighted to announce three new Masters of Wine. The new members of the IMW are of three different nationalities, based in two countries. Congratulations to Claire Blackler MW (UK), Michael Henley MW (New Zealand) and Siobhan Turner...
Mags Jango wins the Golden Vines™ Masters of Wine Scholarship
Liquid Icons – the fine wine research and content production company founded by the late, great Gerard Basset OBE MW MS and his friend Lewis Chester DipWSET – are delighted to announce the recipients of 12 new scholarships for BAME/BIPOC wine students: The Golden...
Ten MW students share special IWSC Foundation scholarship
IMW supporter IWSC Foundation has awarded 10 MW students with a special scholarship due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Ten students from stage two of the MW study programme share a portion of £23,500. IWSC Foundation made the fund available to current stage two and three...
Covid claims IMW symposium 2022 – Wine Australia becomes IMW major supporter
The Institute of Masters of Wine and Wine Australia have regretfully decided that the 10th IMW international symposium cannot be held in Australia in 2022. IMW Executive Director Adrian Garforth MW said the ongoing uncertainty around international travel made it too...
Digital media company Recurrent Ventures acquires JancisRobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW has agreed to terms with Recurrent Ventures for her digital media business, JancisRobinson.com. The website joins Saveur, Domino, and BobVila.com in Recurrent’s home vertical. Founded in 2000 as an independent publisher, JancisRobinson.com has...
100 for 100 project by Caro Maurer MW and Moritz Nikolaus Lueke MW
Caro Maurer MW and Moritz Nikolaus Lueke MW have been working on a charity project, 100 for 100, which has since become 250 for 100, to support the Ahr winemakers who were hit hard by the floods. Caro and Moritz selected six wines, kindly donated by Schlumberger and...
International Economic Forum with Elizabeth Gabay MW, Caroline Gilby MW and Rose Murray Brown MW
In July Elizabeth Gabay MW, Caroline Gilby MW and Rose Murray Brown MW presented at the International Economic Forum (IEF), which was held virtually and hosted by OenoCo International from Romania. The focus of the forum was to address a variety of issues in the wine...
Giles Cooke MW and Fergal Tynan MW’s Thistledown Wines collects award for best Grenache
Thistledown Wines, a subsidiary of UK based Alliance Wine Group established by Giles Cooke MW and Fergal Tynan MW, has scooped the award for Australia’s best Grenache and has been promoted to five red stars in the 2022 Halliday Wine Companion. See more
Latest News
2021 MW exam questions and wines revealed
The Institute of Masters of Wine has published the questions from the 2021 MW exam, including the list of wines for the practical (tasting) part of the exam. The complete list of wines can be found here, along with the accompanying questions. The list also shows the...
Three new Masters of Wine
The Institute of Masters of Wine is delighted to announce three new Masters of Wine. The new members of the IMW are of three different nationalities, based in two countries. Congratulations to Claire Blackler MW (UK), Michael Henley MW (New Zealand) and Siobhan Turner...
Ten MW students share special IWSC Foundation scholarship
IMW supporter IWSC Foundation has awarded 10 MW students with a special scholarship due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Ten students from stage two of the MW study programme share a portion of £23,500. IWSC Foundation made the fund available to current stage two and three...
Mags Jango wins the Golden Vines™ Masters of Wine Scholarship
Liquid Icons – the fine wine research and content production company founded by the late, great Gerard Basset OBE MW MS and his friend Lewis Chester DipWSET – are delighted to announce the recipients of 12 new scholarships for BAME/BIPOC wine students: The Golden...
Features
Recordings from Sarah Abbott MW and Alun Griffiths MW’s Old Vine Conference available
The speaker session recordings from the Old Vine Conference held in June, of which Sarah Abbott MW and Alun Griffiths MW are co-founders, are now available to watch online. Watch the recordings
Digital media company Recurrent Ventures acquires JancisRobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW has agreed to terms with Recurrent Ventures for her digital media business, JancisRobinson.com. The website joins Saveur, Domino, and BobVila.com in Recurrent’s home vertical. Founded in 2000 as an independent publisher, JancisRobinson.com has...
International Economic Forum with Elizabeth Gabay MW, Caroline Gilby MW and Rose Murray Brown MW
In July Elizabeth Gabay MW, Caroline Gilby MW and Rose Murray Brown MW presented at the International Economic Forum (IEF), which was held virtually and hosted by OenoCo International from Romania. The focus of the forum was to address a variety of issues in the wine...
100 for 100 project by Caro Maurer MW and Moritz Nikolaus Lueke MW
Caro Maurer MW and Moritz Nikolaus Lueke MW have been working on a charity project, 100 for 100, which has since become 250 for 100, to support the Ahr winemakers who were hit hard by the floods. Caro and Moritz selected six wines, kindly donated by Schlumberger and...
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