The Institute of Masters of Wine has published the exam questions from the 2023 MW exam, along with the list of wines from the practical (tasting) portion of the exam. Between 6 to 10 June, 137 students sat the exam in one of our three study centres around the world, in London, Napa and Adelaide.
The practical and theory exams form the second stage of the MW study programme. Over four days, students sat 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. 97 students sat the stage one assessment, which this year was held on 5 June in London and Napa, and 6 June in Adelaide. 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 this year’s stage one assessment can be found here.