MW study programme wines 2021-2022
The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) would like to thank all those who generously supplied wines to the 2021-22 MW study programme. The wines were shown throughout the academic year at residential seminars in Adelaide (Australia), Berkshire (UK), Napa (USA), Neustadt (Germany), Rust (Austria), and Seattle (USA) and at over 70 course days delivered both virtually and in-person.
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 over 300 students from 36 countries in the 2020-21 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.
Course day 1 – paper 1
| Wine | Vintage | Donor / Supplier |
| Louis Latour, Chablis 1er Cru Montmains | 2019 | Louis Latour |
| Clos des Fous, Locura 1 Chardonnay Limarí Valley | 2018 | Liberty |
| Château de Meursault, Meursault 1er Cru Les Charmes-Dessus | 2017 | Justerini and Brooks |
| Stonestreet, Estate Chardonnay Alexander Valley | 2018 | Jackson Family Wines |
| Louis Jadot, Mâcon-Villages | 2020 | Hatch Mansfield |
| Catena, Chardonnay Mendoza | 2019 | Walker Wodehouse Wines |
| Finca Allende, Rioja Blanco | 2016 | Bancroft Wines |
| Bodegas Terras Gauda, Abadia de San Campio Albariño | 2020 | VINVM |
| Rafael Palacios, As Sortes Godello Val do Bibei Valdeorras | 2020 | Liberty Wines |
| Torres, Viña Esmeralda Penedès | 2020 | Torres |
| Château Bauduc, Sauvignon Blanc | 2020 | Château Bauduc |
| Château Malartic-Lagravière, Pessac-Léognan Blanc | 2016 | Crump, Richmond & Shaw Fine Wines |
Course day 2 – paper 2
| Wine | Vintage | Donor / Supplier |
| Cune, Reserva Rioja | 2016 | CVNE |
| Viña Mayor, Crianza Ribera del Duero | 2018 | Viña Mayor |
| Domino del Bendito, El Titan Toro | 2018 | Bodega Domino del Bendito |
| Balnaves, Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra | 2016 | Liberty Wines |
| Frog’s Leap, Rutherford Merlot Napa Valley | 2018 | Justerini and Brooks |
| Domaine Charles Joguet, Clos du Chêne Vert Chinon | 2016 | Lay and Wheeler |
| Catena, Alta Malbec | 2018 | Walker Wodehouse Wines |
| TerraPura, Carmenère Reserva Colchagua | 2019 | Winetraders |
| KWV, The Mentors Petit Verdot Stellenbosch | 2018 | Slurp |
| Combe Rocher, Syrah Pays d’Oc | 2018 | Amathus drinks |
| Gérard Bertrand, Château La Sauvageonne Pica Broca Terrasses du LarzacS | 2019 | Hallgarten and Novum |
| Château de La Liquière, Cistus Faugères Rouge | 2018 | Amathus Drinks |
Course day 3 – paper 3
| Wine | Vintage | Donor / Supplier |
| Barth, Riesling Extra Brut Rheingau Sekt | NV | Barth Wein- und Sektgut |
| Taittinger, Brut Réserve Champagne | NV | Hatch Mansfield |
| Contero, Moscato d’Asti | 2020 | Liberty Wines |
| Juve y Camps, Gran Reserva de la Familia Cava | 2015 | Ehrmanns Wine |
| Gérard Bertrand, Château La Sauvageonne La Villa Rosé Languedoc | 2020 | Hallgarten and Novum |
| Barefoot, White Zinfandel California | NV | E&J Gallo |
| Tenuta della Terre Nere, Etna Rosato | 2020 | Justerini and Brooks |
| Muga, Flor de Muga Rioja Rosé | 2020 | Wine Society |
| Barbadillo, Solear Manzanilla Sherry | NV | Barbadillo |
| Croft, Original Pale Cream Sherry | NV | Gonzalez-Byass |
| Niepoort, White Port | NV | Lea and Sandeman |
| Domaine de Durban, Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise | NV | ABFW wines |
Course day 4 – mock paper
| Wine | Vintage | Donor / Supplier |
| Nyetimber, 1086 English Sparkling | 2010 | Nyetimber |
| Moët & Chandon, Impérial Brut Champagne | NV | Waitrose |
| Codorníu, Anna de Codorníu Brut Cava | NV | Waitrose |
| Dakishvili, Kisi Qvevri Kakheti | 2019 | Clark Foyster Wines |
| De Martino, Viejas Tinajas Moscatel Itata | 2018 | VINVM |
| M. Chapoutier, Les Varonniers Crozes-Hermitage | 2009 | Four Walls Wine Company |
| Château Pichon-Baron, Les Griffons de Pichon-Baron | 2016 | AXA Millésimes |
| Roda, I Reserva Rioja | 2007 | Mentzendorff |
| Domaine de Montille, Beaune 1er Cru Grèves | 2018 | Lay and Wheeler |
| Marco de Bartoli, Vergine Riserva Marsala | 1988 | Caves de Pyrene |
| Henriques & Henriques, 15 Year Old Sercial Madeira | NV | Mentzendorff |
| Mas Amiel, Vintage Maury | 2016 | Lea & Sandeman |
Seminar – calibration paper
| Wine | Vintage | Donor / Supplier |
| Villa Maria, Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough | NV | Waitrose |
| Greywacke, Wild Sauvignon Marlborough | 2019 | Liberty Wines |
| Grosset, Polish Hill Riesling Clare Valley | 2021 | Liberty Wines |
| Maximin Grünhaus, Herrenberg Riesling Spätlese Mosel | 2020 | Liberty Wines |
| Fonseca, Reserve Ruby Port | NV | Waitrose |
| Quinta do Infantado, Douro Tinto | 2016 | Liberty Wines |
Seminar – paper 1
| Wine | Vintage | Donor / Supplier |
| The Joy Fantastic Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills | 2019 | Holus Bolus |
| Pahlmeyer, Jayson by Pahlmeyer Sauvignon Blanc | 2018 | E&J Gallo |
| Domaine Jean-Louis Tissot, Savagnin Arbois Jura | 2018 | Yapp Brothers |
| Damien Laureau, Les Genêts Savennières | 2018 | Lay and Wheeler |
| DeMorgenzon, Reserve Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch | 2019 | Lea and Sandeman |
| Tahbilk, Marsanne Museum Release Nagambie Lakes | 2012 | VINVM |
| M. Chapoutier, Les Granilites Saint-Joseph Blanc | 2018 | Averys Wine Merchants |
| Domaine Weinbach, Gewürztraminer Grand Cru Furstentum | 2019 | Winebuyers |
| Waimea Estate, Gewürztraminer Nelson | 2020 | Majestic |
| Inama, Vigneti di Foscarino Soave Classico | 2018 | Inama Winery |
| Artemis Karamolegos, Pyritis Santorini | 2018 | Amathus Drinks |
| Pietradolce, Archineri Etna Bianco | 2019 | Armit wines |
Seminar – paper 2
| Wine | Vintage | Donor / Supplier |
| Moorooduc, Pinot Noir Mornington Peninsular | 2017 | Moorooduc Estate |
| d’Arenberg, The Dead Arm Shiraz McLaren Vale | 2017 | Enotria & Coe |
| Jim Barry, The Benbournie Cabernet Sauvignon Clare Valley | 2014 | Waitrose |
| Head, Red GSM Barossa Valley | 2019 | Amathus Drinks |
| Nicolas Potel, Nuit-Saint-Georges Villages | 2014 | Farr Vintners |
| Domaine de la Pousse d’Or, Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets | 2011 | Crop and Vine |
| Albert Bichot, Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru | 2018 | Maison Albert Bichot |
| Giulia Negri, Serradenari Barolo | 2016 | Giulia Negri |
| Cantina di Negrar, Valpolicella Classico | 2020 | Majestic |
| Fontodi, Vigna del Sorbo Gran Selezione Chianti Classico | 2018 | Liberty Wines |
| Elena Fucci, Titolo Aglianico del Vulture | 2018 | Enotria & Coe |
| Paolo Leo, Primitivo di Manduria | 2019 | Waitrose |
Seminar – paper 3
| Wine | Vintage | Donor / Supplier |
| Serena 1881, Extra Dry Prosecco Treviso | NV | Amathus Drinks |
| Bottega, Il Vino dei Poeti Rosé Prosecco | 2020 | Bottega Family |
| Malibràn, Sottoriva Col Fondo Prosecco | 2019 | Malibran |
| Disznókő, 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú | 2013 | AXA Millésimes |
| Oremus, Mandolas Dry Tokaji | 2019 | Berkmann |
| Château Jolys, Cuvée Jean Jurançon | 2017 | Waitrose |
| Clos Lapeyre, Jurançon Sec | 2019 | VINVM |
| Pieropan, Le Colombare Recioto di Soave Classico | 2017 | Liberty Wines |
| Pieropan, Soave Classico | 2020 | Liberty Wines |
| Cockburn’s, Special Reserve Port | NV | Symington Family Estates |
| Graham’s, Quinta dos Malvedos Vintage Port | 2010 | Symington Family Estates |
| M. Chapoutier, Sélection Parcellaire Banyuls Vin Doux Naturel | 2018 | Hatch Mansfield |
Seminar – mock paper
| Wine | Vintage | Donor / Supplier |
| Albert-Bichot, Puligny Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champs Gains | 2018 | Maison Albert Bichot |
| Patrick Javillier, Cuvée Oligocène Bourgogne-Côte d’Or Blanc | 2019 | Lay and Wheeler |
| Bret Bros, Domaine de la Soufrandière Au Vignerais Pouilly-Fuissé | 2018 | Berry Brothers |
| Louis Jadot, Cellier du Valvan Chablis | 2020 | Hatch Mansfield |
| Giulia Negri, Nebbiolo Langhe | 2018 | Giulia Negri |
| Pio Cesare, Barbaresco | 2017 | Maisons Marques et Domaines |
| Damilano, Cannubi Barolo | 2016 | Winetraders |
| Cálem, 20 Year Old Tawny Port | NV | Amathus Drinks |
| Campbell’s, Muscat Rutherglen | NV | Waitrose |
| Hidalgo-La Gitana, Napoleon Amontillado Sherry | NV | Mentzendorff |
| González-Byass, Matusalem VORS Cream Sherry | NV | Gonzalez-Byass |
| Henriques & Henriques, 10 Year Old Verdelho Madeira | NV | Mentzendorff |
The above list is separate to the 2022 MW examinations wines, which can be found here.
ENDS
For more information contact:
Belinda Eaton
Marketing and Communications Manager
Institute of Masters of Wine
+44 (0)207 383 9136
beaton@mastersofwine.org
Notes to editors:
About the Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW)
The IMW is a membership organisation with an exceptional international reputation. For almost 70 years, its members – the Masters of Wine (MWs) – have been at the forefront of leadership and expertise in the world of wine. The IMW’s mission is to promote excellence, interaction and learning across all sectors of the global wine community. MWs prove their comprehensive understanding of wine by passing the MW exam, recognised worldwide for its rigour and exacting standards. In addition to passing the exam, members must sign the code of conduct before they are entitled to use the initials MW. This requires them to uphold the highest standards of commercial conduct within the industry. Today, there are 413 Masters of Wine working in 31 countries. The membership encompasses winemakers, sommeliers, buyers, journalists, shippers, consultants, viticulturalists, academics, educators and more. There are 349 students from 40 countries in the 2022-23 MW study programme. The IMW works with 38 supporters and four research and industry associates, who help promote the IMW’s mission. The five principal supporters are Austrian Wine, AXA Millésimes, Champagne Bollinger, Constellation Brands and VSPT Wine Group.