FIVE NEW MASTERS OF WINE

Congratulations to the newest vintage of Masters of Wine! The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) has announced five new MWs have joined its membership, including four in the UK and one based in Italy. EMILY BRIGHTON MW, CHRISTOPHER MARTIN MW, ROBERT MATHIAS MW, DROR NATIV MW, are UK-based and PIETRO RUSSO MW, based in Italy, are the latest to achieve the title of Master of Wine. The five new MWs are the first of the 2024 cohort. There are now 417 active Masters of Wine based in 31 countries. The Master of Wine credential comes after proving an understanding of all aspects of wine by passing one of the most vigorous examinations in wine education. The MW exam consists of three parts: the theory and practical exams taken at the end of stage two and the research paper submitted at the end of stage three. The research paper is an in-depth study on a wine-related topic from any area of the sciences, arts, humanities, or social sciences. Only when an individual passes the third RP stage of the MW exam do they become a Master of Wine. For more information on the new MWs go to mastersofwine.org.