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IWSC rejoins the Institute of Masters of Wine supporter community
IWSC rejoins the Institute of Masters of Wine supporter community

LONDON, UK, 20 JULY 2026 — The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) is delighted to welcome long-term collaborator, IWSC (International Wine and Spirit Competition), back as an official supporter. The relationship between the two organisations started in 2018, when IWSC...

Ten new voices of Australian wine are heading to the global stage
Ten new voices of Australian wine are heading to the global stage

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA, 26 JUNE 2026 — From Margaret River to Orange, a new wave of Australian wine professionals is preparing to step into one of the world’s most influential wine events, bringing fresh ideas, new perspectives and a strong sense of purpose to the...

2026 Master of Wine exam questions and wines revealed
2026 Master of Wine exam questions and wines revealed

LONDON, UK, 16 JUNE 2026 — The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) has released the list of wines and accompanying questions from the 2026 stage two Master of Wine (MW) exam and stage one assessment (S1A), which were undertaken by students in Adelaide, London and Napa...

Two Master of Wine students awarded Merendino Foundation scholarship
Two Master of Wine students awarded Merendino Foundation scholarship

LONDON, UK, 19 MARCH 2026 — The Merendino Foundation has awarded scholarships to two Master of Wine (MW) Students. Megan McDonald and Nicholas Poletto will each receive $2,500 USD to support their studies in recognition of their promising performances in the 2025 MW...