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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 first Master of Wine examinations were held in
1953, under the auspices of the 'Worshipful Company
of Vintners' and the 'Wine and Spirits Association',
and 6 candidates achieved the standard required to become
the first Masters of Wine. The Institute was established
as an entity in 1955 and there are now 257 Masters of
Wine who comprise its membership.
For the first 30 years the annual examination was limited
to UK 'traders in wine' (defined as importers, merchants
and retailers) but in the 1980s the examination was
opened to anyone earning their living in wine world-wide
and the first non-UK MW succeeded in the examinations
in 1987.
The Institute which had till now 257 members of 19
different nationalities, living in 21 countries becomes
an institute of 264 members from 23 countries.
India is still to join the august group.
For details on the Institute, visit http://www.masters-of-wine.org
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