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Our Vision and Mission

The Institute’s vision is one of knowledge and integrity. Through our members – the international community of 300 Masters of Wine – and our activities, we promote excellence, interaction and learning across all sectors of the global wine community.

A Master of Wine is someone who has demonstrated, by way of rigorous examination, a thorough knowledge of all aspects of wine and an ability to communicate that knowledge clearly. They actively encourage others in the pursuit of knowledge as well as seeking to bring wine communities together.

Christian Moueix - Dominus Masterclass 2006

We conduct the examinations which lead to the title Master of Wine and our events programme provides professional development and learning opportunities for members of the trade and others with a serious interest in wine.

Featured MW

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Rose Murray Brown

: "The programme offers a great chance to learn the business in detail, an opportunity to meet interesting people and access to up-to-date material for study." More >

Region: Europe
Michael Hill Smith AM

: "As a wine producer, being an MW has broadened my understanding of international styles, and influenced the wines we make." More >

Region: Australasia
Doug Frost

: "The MW program brings together some of the most fascinating colleagues you will ever meet, in a rigorous and inspiring atmosphere. You will be changed by it." More >

Region: The Americas

Video archive

IMW 2010/11 Highlights

Since the autumn of 2010 most of our events have been recorded to create an online educational resource, offering insights into wine. Access our archive of videos here.

NEW! IMW Newsletter March 2013