The Institute of Masters of Wine

The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) exists to promote the highest level of educational achievement for the wine industry, culminating in the internationally recognised qualification of Master of Wine (MW).

The Institute of Masters of Wine is proud of its prestigious position at the leading edge of wine education. It attracts motivated people who will become the next generation of highly knowledgeable professionals within the wine trade.

The Institute's philosophy is simply to promote excellence in the wine industry. To that end, the Institute has created a clear Statement of Intent.

The Institute aims to promote:

The highest standards of quality in wine
The highest standards of education in wine
Tthe highest standards of trade conduct

The Institute intends:

to support individual members as they pursue both professional and personal goals in wine related activities
encourage candidates from round the world to sit the examination
take a leading role in international events and discussions which affect the wine industry
obtain support from all sectors of the wine industry for these aims

The Institute of Masters of Wine is delighted to be associated with the Japan Wine Challenge and looks forward to sending MWs to Japan to assist with the judging and to work with the Japan Wine Challenge to further the understanding of the Institute of Masters of Wine in Japan through seminars and other events.
Lynne Sherriff MW and Andrew Caillard MW are prominent wine judges and wine educators.

Website: <www.mastersofwine.org>

”Established by the Wine and Spirit trade in 1969, the Wine & Spirit Education Trust has an unparalleled track record in the design and delivery of wine and spirit education. Today, the WSET is the largest global provider of education in wines and spirits with over 24,000 examination candidates per annum, in 47 countries and 13 different languages. WSET qualifications are available in Japan through the JAL Academy and the Academie du Vin. For more information about the WSET, its people, qualifications and programme providers, visit us at our website.”
David Wrigley MW is the International Development Direcrtor of WSET.

Website:<www.wset.co.uk>

”This is the USA's most significant international wine event since founded in 1981. With over 4000 wines entered each year, the San Francisco International Wine Competition is still growing its scale. We are proud to be associated with the Japan Wine Challenge, which has the same high regard in the global wine industry.”
Anthony Dias Blue is the SFIWC Executive Director.

Website:<www.sfwinecomp.com>

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