MW study programme wines 2018-2019
The Institute of Masters of Wine would like to thank all those who generously supplied wines to the 2018-19 MW study programme. The wines were shown throughout the academic year at residential seminars in Adelaide (Australia), Napa and Washington State (USA), Rust (Austria), Bordeaux (France) and Berkshire (UK) and at over 70 course days around the world.
The seminars and course days are part of the MW study programme and were attended by students pursuing the title of Master of Wine. There were 359 students from 45 countries in the 2018-2019 MW study programme. Students at the course days and residential seminars were guided by over 100 Masters of Wine, who led tastings, theory sessions and mock exams. The wines, listed below, were used for the tastings and mock exams to steer students’ preparation for both the stage 1 assessment and the stage 2 MW examination.
The supply of the wines ensures the IMW can continue to offer the best possible experience to students on their journey to becoming a Master of Wine.
Seminar papers
Calibration tasting
| Wine | Vintage | Country | Supplier |
| La Gioiosa et Amorosa, Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG | 2017 | Italy | Waitrose |
| Ca’ del Bosco, Prestige Cuvée Brut Franciacorta | NV | Italy | IGM / Ca’ del Bosco |
| GD Vajra, Moscato D’Asti DOCG | 2017 | Italy | Liberty Wines |
| FX Pichler, Riesling Ried Steinertal Smaragd Wachau | 2016 | Austria | Liberty Wines |
| Moss Wood, Semillon Wilyabrup Margaret River | 2016 | Australia | Waitrose |
| CVNE, CUNE Monopole Rioja | 2017 | Spain | Hatch Mansfield |
| GD Vajra, Bricco Delle Viole Barolo DOCG | 2013 | Italy | Liberty Wines |
| Fontodi, Chianti Classico DOCG | 2015 | Italy | Liberty Wines |
| Pietradolce, Archineri Etna Rosso DOC | 2015 | Italy | Armit |
| Henriques & Henriques, 15 Years Old Verdelho Madeira | NV | Portugal | Mentzendorff |
| Lustau, Almacenista Pata de Gallina Oloroso Sherry | NV | Spain | Waitrose |
| Mas Amiel, Vintage Maury | 2014 | France | Lea and Sandeman |
Paper 1
| Wine | Vintage | Country | Supplier |
| Kumeu River, Estate Chardonnay | 2016 | New Zealand | Kumeu River |
| Nobilo, Regional Collection Sauvignon Blanc | 2017 | New Zealand | Constellation Brands |
| Yealands Estate, Grüner Veltliner | 2017 | New Zealand | Yealands |
| Domain Road Vineyards, Duffers Creek Riesling | 2015 | New Zealand | Domain Road / New Zealand Winegrowers |
| Quinta da Aveleda, Vinho Verde | 2017 | Portugal | Quinta Da Aveleda |
| Quinta do Crasto, Crasto Superior Branco Douro / Altano, Reserva Branco Douro | 2016 | Portugal | Wine Society / Symington Family Estates |
| Pieropan, La Rocca Soave Classico DOC | 2016 | Italy | Liberty Wines |
| Umani Ronchi , Casal di Serra Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore DOC | 2017 | Italy | IGM / Umani Ronchi |
| Château d’Epiré, Sec Savennières | 2016 | France | Yapp Brothers |
| Ken Forrester, Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch | 2016 | South Africa | Wines Direct |
| Susana Balbo Wines, Crios Torrontés | 2017 | Argentina | Wines of Argentina |
| Zind-Humbrecht, Muscat Grand Cru Goldert Alsace | 2011 | France | Zind Humbrecht |
Paper 2
| Wine | Vintage | Country | Supplier |
| John Duval, Plexus Barossa Valley | 2015 | Australia | Liberty Wines |
| The Wine Society, The Society’s Exhibition Crozes Hermitage | 2015 | France | Wine Society |
| The Wine Society, The Society’s Southern Spanish Red Monastrell Jumilla | 2017 | Spain | Wine Society |
| Birichino, Besson Vineyard Grenache Central Coast | 2015 | USA | Berry Bros & Rudd |
| Schloss Gobelsburg, Pinot Noir Reserve Kamptal | 2015 | Austria | Austrian Wine Marketing Board |
| Moric, Blaufränkisch Burgenland | 2016 | Austria | Austrian Wine Marketing Board |
| Umathum, Zweigelt Burgenland / Ha ns Igler, Zweigelt Classic Burgenland | 2015 | Austria | Austrian Wine Marketing Board / Wine Society |
| Robert Mondavi, Maestro Red Blend Napa Valley | 2014 | USA | Constellation Brands |
| Apothic Red Winemaker’s Blend California | 2016 | USA | E&J Gallo |
| Chateau du Moulin-à-Vent, Les Verillats Moulin-à-Vent | 2016 | France | Chateau du Moulin-à-Vent |
| Henry Fessy, Beaujolais-Villages | 2017 | France | Louis Latour |
| Château Lynch Bages, Pauillac | 2006 | France | Chateau Lynch Bages |
Paper 3
| Wine | Vintage | Country | Supplier |
| Nyetimber Rosé Brut | NV | England | Nyetimber |
| Vilarnau, Barcelona Rosé Delicat Reserva Brut Cava | NV | Spain | Gonzalez Byass |
| Sogrape, Mateus Rosé | NV | Portugal | Ocado |
| Langlois-Château, Brut Rosé Crémant de Loire | NV | France | Mentzendorff |
| Camin Larreyda, Costat Darrer Jurançon | 2016 | France | H2Vin |
| Château Doisy-Daëne, Sauternes | 2015 | France | CVBG Dourthe |
| Domaine de Barroubio, Muscat de St-Jean-de-Minervois | 2016 | France | EnotriaCoe |
| Hugel, Gewürtzraminer Vendange Tardive Alsace | 2009 | France | PFV / Hugel |
| Domaine Achard-Vincent Tradition, Clairette de Die | NV | France | Yapp |
| Harveys, Bristol Cream Sherry | NV | Spain | Waitrose |
| Gonzalez Byass, Apostoles Medium Sherry VORS | Spain | Gonzalez Byass | |
| Gonzales Byass, Tio Pepe Fino Sherry | NV | Spain | Waitrose |
Mock exam
| Wine | Vintage | Country | Supplier |
| Zonin, Borgo San Leo Brut Prosecco DOC | NV | Italy | Waitrose |
| Domaine des Hauts Perrays, Crémant de Loire Brut | NV | France | Lea and Sandeman |
| Brokenwood, ILR Reserve Semillon Hunter Valley | 2011 | Australia | Brokenwood |
| Dourthe, Croix des Bouquets Graves / Château de Cérons, Graves | 2016/15 | France | Dourthe / Lea and Sandeman |
| Boekenhoutskloof, Semillon Franschhoek | 2015 | South Africa | New Generation McKinley |
| Château D’Issan, Margaux | 2011 | France | CVBG Dourthe |
| Perez Cruz, Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo | 2015 | Chile | Wines of Chile |
| Wynns, Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra | 2013 | Australia | Treasury Wine Estates |
| Duckhorn, Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley | 2015 | USA | The Wine Treasury |
| Consorzio dell’Asti, Asti Dolce DOCG | NV | Italy | IGM |
| Antinori, Vinsanto del Chianti Classico DOC | 2013 | Italy | IGM / Antinori |
| Pieropan, Le Colombare Recioto di Soave DOCG | 2015 | Italy | Liberty Wines |
Course Days
Paper 1
| Wine | Vintage | Country | Supplier |
| Domaine François Villard, Les Terrasses du Palat Condrieu | 2016 | France | H2Vin |
| Domaine Saint Gayan, Sablet Côtes du Rhône-Villages | 2016 | France | Yapp |
| Flowers, Chardonnay Sonoma Coast | 2015 | USA | Wine Treasury |
| Tawse, Estate Chardonnay Twenty Mile Bench Niagara Peninsula | 2013 | Canada | Tawse Estate |
| Dr Loosen, Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese Mosel | 2016 | Germany | Dr Loosen |
| Leitz, Rüdesheim Rosengarten Riesling Grosses Gewächs Monopole Rheingau | 2016 | Germany | Leitz |
| Kendermann, Riesling Qualitätswein Pfalz | 2017 | Germany | Reh Kendermann |
| Cavit, Alta Italia Pinot Grigio Trentino | 2017 | Italy | Waitrose |
| Hugel, Grossi Laüe Gewürztraminer Alsace | 2010 | France | FPV / Hugel |
| Errazuriz, Sauvignon Blanc Aconcagua Costa | 2017 | Chile | Hatch Mansfield |
| Szent Tamás, Mád Dry FurmintTokaji | 2015 | Hungary | Alliance Wine |
| Torres Camino de Magarín Rueda / Menade, Finca Lallana Verdejo Rueda | 2017 | Spain | Torres / Wine Society |
Paper 2
| Wine | Vintage | Country | Supplier |
| Tolpuddle Vineyard, Coal River Valley Pinot Noir Tasmania | 2016 | Australia | Liberty Wines |
| Dr Heger Mimus Ihringer Winklerberg Spätburgunder Kaiserstuhl Baden | 2015 | Germany | Weingut Dr. Heger |
| Nicolas Rossignol, Volnay 1er Cru Santenots | 2012 | France | Lea and Sandeman |
| Casa Marín, Litoral Vineyard Pinot Noir Lo Albarca San Antonio Valley | 2013 | Chile | Alliance |
| Domaine Gayda, Syrah Pays d’Oc | 2016 | France | New Generation Wines |
| Maison Tardieu-Laurent, Bandol | 2014 | France | Corney and Barrow |
| Clos du Gravillas, Lo Vielh Carignan Côtes du Brian | 2015 | France | Clos du Gravillas |
| Masi, Angelorum Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG | 2014 | Italy | IGM/Masi |
| Tommasi, Rafaèl Valpolicella Classico Superiore DOC | 2016 | Italy | PR-Vino |
| Cantina Valpantena, Torre del Falasco Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso DOC | 2015 | Italy | Liberty Wines |
| Famille Laplace, Château d’Aydie Odé Aydie Madiran | 2015 | France | Wine Society |
| Cerro Chapeu, Batovi T1 Single Vineyard Tannat Rivera | 2016 | Uruguay | Cerro Chapeu/Uruguay Wine |
Paper 3
| Wine | Vintage | Country | Supplier |
| Le Lude, Réserve Brut Cap Classique Western Cape | NV | South Africa | Le Lude |
| Villa Maria, Private Bin Lightly Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough | 2016 | New Zealand | Hatch Mansfield |
| Solter, Riesling Sekt Brut Rheingau / Allendorf, Riesling Sekt Brut Rheingau | 2016 | Germany | The WineBarn |
| Pol Roger, Rich Demi Sec Champagne | NV | France | Pol Roger |
| Inniskillin, Cabernet Franc Icewine Niagara | 2017 | Canada | Arterra canada |
| Turkey Flat Vineyards, Rosé Barossa Valley | 2017 | Australia | Mentzendorff |
| Barefoot, Bubbly Pink Moscato California | NV | USA | E&J Gallo |
| Château Brown, Rosé Bordeaux | 2017 | France | Château Brown |
| Graham’s, Late Bottled Vintage Port | 2012 | Portugal | Symington Family Estates |
| Graham’s, 20 Year Old Tawny Port | NV | Portugal | Symington Family Estates |
| Henriques & Henriques, 10 Years Old Sercial Madeira | NV | Portugal | Mentzendorff |
| Quinta do Noval, Vintage Port | 2003 | Portugal | Axa Millésimes |
Mock
| Wine | Vintage | Country | Supplier |
| Louis Roederer, Champagne Brut Vintage | 2012 | France | MMD |
| Louis Roederer, Champagne Brut Premier | NV | France | MMD |
| Albert Bichot, Chablis 1er Cru Les Vaillons | 2016 | France | Albert Bichot |
| Trapiche, Gran Medalla Chardonnay Uco Valley | 2015 | Argentina | Wines of Argentina |
| Iona, Chardonnay Elgin | 2017 | South Africa | Alliance Wine |
| Domaine René Lequin-Colin, Bourgogne Blanc | 2016 | France | Top Selection |
| Rivera, Triusco Primitivo di Manduria DOC | 2016 | Italy | IGM / Rivera |
| Donnafugata, Bell’Assai Vittoria DOC Frappato Sicilia | 2017 | Italy | IGM / Donnafugata |
| Tolaini, Vigna Montebello Sette Gran Selezione Chianti Classico DOCG | 2014 | Italy | Pr-vino |
| GD Vajra, Dolcetto d’Alba | 2017 | Italy | Liberty Wines |
| Campbells, Classic Muscat Rutherglen | NV | Australia | Awin Barratt Siegel |
| Royal Tokaj, 5 Puttonyos Tokaji | 2013 | Hungary | Royal Tokaji |
The above wine list is separate to the wines used for the stage 1 assessment and MW examination, see those wines and the question papers here.
ENDS
For more information contact:
Sarah Kirkpatrick
Head of Marketing, Communications and Membership
Institute of Masters of Wine
+44 (0)207 383 9131
skirkpatrick@mastersofwine.org