The Education
The MW Education Programme is largely self-study, requiring a high degree of personal motivation, commitment and discipline over a considerable period of time. Prospective students should be widely read on subjects concerning the growing, production, handling, packaging, commercialisation and consumption of wine. They should also ensure they are up to date with the latest technical and commercial practices in the wine industry by following industry journals and magazines. Experience of visiting several wine producing regions is essential, the more detailed the visit and the more diverse the types of vineyard and winery facilities visited the better.
The two-year education programme is offered in Australasia, Europe and North America. It aims to assist students in developing their abilities, skills and techniques required to pass the Master of Wine examination. A mentor will also support your progress. It should be noted, however, that the Institute does not intend to teach; preparation for the MW examination has been the responsibility of the individual candidates since the first examination in 1953.
Pre-requisites
In preparation for the MW studies, prospective students are strongly recommended to complete the WSET Diploma (Level 4). Other alternative wine qualifications may be alternatives if the WSET Diploma is not available to you locally, e.g. UC Davis (USA), University of Bordeaux (France), Geisenheim University (Germany), University of Adelaide, Waite Campus (Australia). Prospective studetns are also advised to have at least five years of experience in any segment of the wine industry.
Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards
Through the generosity of a number of supporters, the Institute is delighted to offer various scholarships and bursaries to students.
The Chairman's Scholarship (Institute of Masters of Wines)
Davies-Langton Award (Vintners' Company)
Constellation Europe Scholarship
Reh Kendermann Bursaries
Champagne Trinity Scholarship (Bollinger, Pol Roger and Louis Roederer)
Montes Chilean Scholarship
Association of Wine Educators (AWE) Bursary
Commanderie de Bordeaux aux Etats Unis Scholarship
Gibson Smith Scholarships
Win Wilson Scholarship (Wilson Daniels)
On successful completion of the examination, new Masters of Wine are eligible for consideration for the following generously donated awards.
The Tim Derouet Memorial Award
Madame Bollinger Foundation Medal
Robert Mondavi Award
Villa Maria Group Award
The Errazuriz Business Award
Deinhard Dissertation Award
Noval Communications Award
For more information about the Education Programme, please click here and for the detailed syllabus, please click here.
If you have any queries, please contact:
Peter Csizmadia-Honigh, the Education Manager
peter@mastersofwine.org
t +44 020 7621 2830
f +44 020 7929 2302
