Masters of Wine Celebrates 60 years

For sixty years the Institute of Masters of Wine has been promoting professional excellence and knowledge of the art, science and business of wine. It began with an exam held for the first time in 1953 for the trade, known as the Master of Wine examination. Two years later the Institute of Masters of Wine was formed by the people who had passed the inaugural exam. The Institute’s membership now spans 24 countries while its study, examination and events programmes are conducted annually on a worldwide basis. It is with a warm heart I say congratulations to my dear friends and teachers, I am honored to share in your tradition. Chin- chin!