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2022 MW exam questions and wines revealed

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2022 MW exam questions and wines revealed

The Institute of Masters of Wine has published the questions from the 2022 MW exam, including the list of wines for the practical (tasting) part of the exam.The complete list of wines and accompanying questions can be found via our website, by accessing the link within the press release – please click the link below to view or download.The list also shows the questions from the theory component of the MW exam.From 26 to 29 July 103 students sat the theory and practical exams in Adelaide, London and Napa.The practical and theory exams form the second stage of the MW study programme. Over four days students had three 12-wine blind practical papers and five theory papers on the subjects of viticulture; vinification and pre-bottling procedures; handling of wines; the business of wine; and contemporary issues.Those who successfully pass the stage two theory and practical exams will progress to stage three, the research paper, the final stage of the MW study programme.The first step is the stage one assessment, a one-day exam comprising a 12-wine blind tasting exam in the morning and a theory exam in the afternoon. Eighty-six students sat the stage one assessment, which this year was held on 25 July. Students can only progress to stage two of the MW study programme by successfully passing this assessment.The list of wines and questions used in the stage one assessment can also be accessed within the page linked below.

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About the Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW)The IMW is a membership organisation with an exceptional international reputation. For almost 70 years, its members – the Masters of Wine (MWs) – have been at the forefront of leadership and expertise in the world of wine. The IMW’s mission is to promote excellence, interaction and learning across all sectors of the global wine community. MWs prove their comprehensive understanding of wine by passing the MW exam, recognised worldwide for its rigour and exacting standards. In addition to passing the exam, members must sign the code of conduct before they are entitled to use the initials MW. This requires them to uphold the highest standards of commercial conduct within the industry. Today, there are 418 Masters of Wine working in 30 countries. The membership encompasses winemakers, sommeliers, buyers, journalists, shippers, consultants, viticulturalists, academics, educators and more. The IMW works with 31 supporters and one academic and research associate, who help promote the IMW’s mission. The five principal supporters are Austrian Wine, AXA Millésimes, Constellation Brands, the Madame Bollinger Foundation, and Waitrose and Partners.
 
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