IMW London masterclass – 20 - 21 May 2017
The Institute of Masters of Wine is organising an MW Masterclass to be held at the its new headquarters in Vauxhall, London.
Through its members and activities, the Institute promotes excellence, interaction and learning, across all sectors of the global wine community.
As part of its annual calendar of outreach events, the Institute organises workshops and masterclasses to introduce its Study Programme and examination through showcasing participants the MW approach to wine tasting and theory topics.
The programme will take place on 20 and 21 May 2017. A number of MWs will be leading the programme, including Demetri Walters MW, Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW and Jennifer Docherty MW. They will explain the MW approach to the examination syllabus with a special focus on the writing and tasting skills required to become a Master of Wine. The class will include several tastings of different wines from different regions of the world. As well as tastings throughout the day, lunches and a Saturday evening dinner at Berry Bros & Rudd (a Principal Supporter of the Institute) are included as part of the program and these will provide further tasting opportunities led by MWs.
Masterclass attendees who are eligible to join the MW Study Programme will be given the chance to apply online for the Study Programme in June 2017, at a discounted rate (£100) from the normal application fee.
Venue: 6 Riverlight Quay, Kirtling Street (Off Cringle Street), London, SW11 8EA
Date: 20 and 21 May 2017
Open to: Interested professionals who are highly motivated in relation to the wine world and the culture of wine. The whole class will be given in English. Meeting the requirements for the MW Study Program is not a perquisite for attending the Master Class. However, attendees wishing to be considered for entry to the Institute’s Study Program must meet the Institute’s entrance requirements – see here for more information.
Fees: £540 including VAT (an invoice will be issued on registration)
Queries: please contact Olly Chapman, Head of Study Programme and Development at ochapman@mastersofwine.org with any queries relating to the London masterclass.