RESEARCH PAPERS
Candidates must pass all three elements of the MW exam in order to become a Master of Wine – first the practical papers and theory papers, then finally the research paper (the RP).
Here you will find the latest RPs on a variety of topics which have been written, marked and passed.
The topics cover almost every facet of the world of wine, from the causes of the 1911 Champagne riots to wine in 17th Century English poetry to more technical aspects of viticulture and wine production.
The aim of the RP is to examine whether a candidate possesses the required set of research, analytical, and communication skills to deliver an in-depth study report comparable to a professional piece of work commissioned by any member of the global wine community.
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Anyone can read an RP, you don’t have to be an MW, MW student or even in the wine trade. As these are exam papers, the IMW does not publish them, but a paper can be released to you after the IMW receives assurances that it won’t be published or disseminated further. However, some RPs are not available for reasons of commercial sensitivity. To download an RP, select the paper(s) you would like to read and agree to the terms and conditions.
2022 RPs
How do the mechanics of investing in fine wine impact its viability as an alternative asset class? (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Jonny Orton MW
How do the mechanics of investing in fine wine impact its viability as an alternative asset class? (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Jonny Orton MW
2021 RPs
Okanagan: a potential signature red variety?
Siobhan Turner MW
The evolution of Grenache Noir in California: trends in production and opportunities for the future (RP NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE)
James Doidge MW
What is the relationship between the use of sulphur dioxide and biogenic amine levels in wine?
Sophie Parker-Thomson MW
What is the relationship between the use of sulphur dioxide and biogenic amine levels in wine?
Sophie Parker-Thomson MW
Okanagan: a potential signature red variety?
Siobhan Turner MW
The evolution of Grenache Noir in California: trends in production and opportunities for the future (RP NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE)
James Doidge MW
Arrived with COVID-19, here to stay? Experiences of German wineries with online wine tastings (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Moritz Nikolaus Lueke MW
2020 RPs
A study into Ontario’s quest for global fine wine recognition.
Jacqueline Cole Blisson MW
An investigation into the challenges faced by the Prosecco DOC producers since 2010 (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Nick Bielak MW
Land and winery ownership in Napa Valley from 1998-2018: historical, legal, and economic factors affecting vineyards and wineries and the resulting current opportunities and limitations for ownership (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Vanessa Conlin MW
Cahors AOC hierarchisation project, a case study from 1991 to 2019 (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Lin Liu MW
Methods of preserving freshness in opened bottles of wine
Duane Coates MW
A sustainability scheme for the UK wine production industry
Elizabeth Kelly MW
Examining the impact of market visits by winery principals on brand performance in the premium on-trade channel in Dubai (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Beans Boughton MW
Wine distributors’ views regarding the current and future status of the restaurant supply chain in Finland (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Pasi Ketolainen MW
California consumer understanding and preference for US Chardonnay styles (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Curtis Mann MW
An investigation into the chemical and sensory elements in the use of specific inactivated yeast in bulk-shipped Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Ray O’Connor MW
Methods of preserving freshness in opened bottles of wine
Duane Coates MW
A study into Ontario’s quest for global fine wine recognition
Jacqueline Cole Blisson MW
A sustainability scheme for the UK wine production industry
Elizabeth Kelly MW
An investigation into the challenges faced by the Prosecco DOC producers since 2010 (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Nick Bielak MW
Examining the impact of market visits by winery principals on brand performance in the premium on-trade channel in Dubai (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Beans Boughton MW
Land and winery ownership in Napa Valley from 1998-2018: historical, legal, and economic factors affecting vineyards and wineries and the resulting current opportunities and limitations for ownership (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Vanessa Conlin MW
Wine distributors’ views regarding the current and future status of the restaurant supply chain in Finland (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Pasi Ketolainen MW
Cahors AOC hierarchisation project, a case study from 1991 to 2019 (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Lin Liu MW
California consumer understanding and preference for US Chardonnay styles (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Curtis Mann MW
An investigation into the chemical and sensory elements in the use of specific inactivated yeast in bulk-shipped Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Ray O’Connor MW
2019 RPs
The threats posed by government regulation to the sale of wine in the United Kingdom
Dominic Farnsworth MW
Evaluating the effect of training staff in wine knowledge at Systembolaget with regards to customer satisfaction ratings (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Jonas Röjerman MW
The sensory effects of different lactic acid bacteria on wine
Christine Marsiglio MW
Exploring the potential of Marselan production in China (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Julien Boulard MW
Portfolio management strategies of major Chinese wine importers: an analysis of the evolving mainland Chinese import market 2008-2018 (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Edward Ragg MW
The threats posed by government regulation to the sale of wine in the United Kingdom
Dominic Farnsworth MW
The sensory effects of different lactic acid bacteria on wine
Christine Marsiglio MW
Exploring the potential of Marselan production in China (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Julien Boulard MW
Evaluating the effect of training staff in wine knowledge at Systembolaget with regards to customer satisfaction ratings (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Jonas Röjerman MW
Portfolio management strategies of major Chinese wine importers: an analysis of the evolving mainland Chinese import market 2008-2018 (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Edward Ragg MW
2018 RPs
Challenges and opportunities for selling wines in premium New York City restaurants
Olga Karapanou Crawford MW
Comparative analysis of filtration techniques for young oaked Tempranillo wines from Ribera del Duero (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Almudena Alberca MW
The value of relationship building in the wine industry: an analysis of trade customer visits to producers and their impact on sales (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Regine Lee MW
Grape Compass: evaluating the results of a fungal disease pressure forecast software application for Western Cape grape growers (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Job de Swart MW
Consumer appeal of Appassimento Wines – redacted version
Elsa Macdonald MW
Assessing market potential for imported wine: a case study of the Washington D.C. metro market (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Caroline Hermann MW
What are the attitudes and perceptions of Jurançon sec within the London independent off-trade and what is the potential for this style within this channel? (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Simon Milroy MW
Reserve wine use in Brut NV Champagne: trends, causes and implications (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Tim Triptree MW
Challenges and opportunities for selling wines in premium New York City restaurants
Olga Karapanou Crawford MW
Consumer appeal of Appassimento Wines – redacted version
Elsa Macdonald MW
Comparative analysis of filtration techniques for young oaked Tempranillo wines from Ribera del Duero (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Almudena Alberca MW
Assessing market potential for imported wine: a case study of the Washington D.C. metro market (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Caroline Hermann MW
The value of relationship building in the wine industry: an analysis of trade customer visits to producers and their impact on sales (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Regine Lee MW
What are the attitudes and perceptions of Jurançon sec within the London independent off-trade and what is the potential for this style within this channel? (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Simon Milroy MW
Grape Compass: evaluating the results of a fungal disease pressure forecast software application for Western Cape grape growers (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Job de Swart MW
Reserve wine use in Brut NV Champagne: trends, causes and implications (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL / SENSITIVE DATA)
Tim Triptree MW
2017 RPs
Norwegian women’s attitudes to health and alcohol: their receptivity to “healthy” wine brands (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL/SENSITIVE DATA)
Julie Chéné Nyheim MW
Proposals for creating a revised wine quality classification in Denomination of Origin (DO) Campo de Borja, with recommendations for potential implementation in other DOs in Spain (NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL/SENSITIVE DATA)
Fernando Mora MW
Purchasing cues of Millennial Chinese online wine consumers
Sarah Heller MW
An analysis of the impact of declining farm labour immigration on vineyard operations in Sonoma and Napa counties over the last decade (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL/SENSITIVE DATA)
David Forer MW
Wines in PET bottles in the Norwegian monopoly market: a study of the top-sellers and the monopoly’s role in the sales of these wines (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL/SENSITIVE DATA)
Aina Mee Myhre MW
Purchasing cues of Millennial Chinese online wine consumers
Sarah Heller MW
Norwegian women’s attitudes to health and alcohol: their receptivity to “healthy” wine brands (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL/SENSITIVE DATA)
Julie Chéné Nyheim MW
An analysis of the impact of declining farm labour immigration on vineyard operations in Sonoma and Napa counties over the last decade (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL/SENSITIVE DATA)
David Forer MW
Proposals for creating a revised wine quality classification in Denomination of Origin (DO) Campo de Borja, with recommendations for potential implementation in other DOs in Spain (NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL/SENSITIVE DATA)
Fernando Mora MW
Wines in PET bottles in the Norwegian monopoly market: a study of the top-sellers and the monopoly’s role in the sales of these wines (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL/SENSITIVE DATA)
Aina Mee Myhre MW
2016 RPs
What is the current and future role of wine agencies in the UK multiple off trade?
Ana-Emilia Sapungiu MW
Buying behaviour of multi-channel retail wine consumers in Switzerland in store and online – using the market leader Coop as an example. (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL/SENSITIVE DATA)
Jan Schwarzenbach MW
A Comparative Study of Winter Vine Burial Practices in Ningxia and Hebei (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL/SENSITIVE DATA)
Fongyee Walker MW
Investigation into the increased sales of Picpoul de Pinet in the UK on and off trade between 2010-2015. (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL/SENSITIVE DATA)
Iain Munson MW
An evaluation of the market position of Reserva and Gran Reserva Cava in the London On and Off-trade. (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL/SENSITIVE DATA)
Lenka Sedlackova MW
What is the current and future role of wine agencies in the UK multiple off trade?
Ana-Emilia Sapungiu MW
Investigation into the increased sales of Picpoul de Pinet in the UK on and off trade between 2010-2015. (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL/SENSITIVE DATA)
Iain Munson MW
Buying behaviour of multi-channel retail wine consumers in Switzerland in store and online – using the market leader Coop as an example. (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL/SENSITIVE DATA)
Jan Schwarzenbach MW
An evaluation of the market position of Reserva and Gran Reserva Cava in the London On and Off-trade. (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL/SENSITIVE DATA)
Lenka Sedlackova MW
A Comparative Study of Winter Vine Burial Practices in Ningxia and Hebei (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL/SENSITIVE DATA)
Fongyee Walker MW
2015 RPs
Reasons for the rise in alcohol levels in Naoussa PDO wines.
Yiannis Karakasis MW
The effect on consumer purchasing decisions of profiling wines by the Finnish alcohol monopoly Alko’s flavour types. (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL/SENSITIVE DATA)
Taina Vilkuna MW
Attitudes of the NYC Wine Trade towards Finger Lakes Cabernet Franc.
Mollie Battenhouse MW
Clos de la Roche: the creation of a Grand Cru.
Ying Tan MW
What is the relative importance when using a member’s (amateur’s) positive review versus an expert’s positive review on sales within The Wine Society? (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL/SENSITIVE DATA)
Sarah Knowles MW
Attitudes of the NYC Wine Trade towards Finger Lakes Cabernet Franc.
Mollie Battenhouse MW
Reasons for the rise in alcohol levels in Naoussa PDO wines.
Yiannis Karakasis MW
Clos de la Roche: the creation of a Grand Cru.
Ying Tan MW
What is the relative importance when using a member’s (amateur’s) positive review versus an expert’s positive review on sales within The Wine Society? (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL/SENSITIVE DATA)
Sarah Knowles MW
The effect on consumer purchasing decisions of profiling wines by the Finnish alcohol monopoly Alko’s flavour types. (RP NOT AVAILABLE FOR DISSEMINATION DUE TO COMMERCIAL/SENSITIVE DATA)
Taina Vilkuna MW
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