The Master of Wine qualification process is both lengthy and expensive.  The process requires, at absolute minimum, three years and roughly $10,000.  Of course, in reality both figures are much higher as very few students pass on their first try.  Costs accrue quickly in the form of study trips, study wines, course days, residential seminars, […]

For the curious sorts, here is last year’s Master of Wine examination for your edification. You’ll notice that there were only four theory papers in 2012.  In 2015, the exam will be re-structured to include an additional theory paper, for a total of five. The fifth theory paper will fit under the heading:  “The Production […]

Hello and thanks for visiting my study exposé Viniferous – The Master Plan.  I’ll be publishing on a weekly basis study notes relating to viticulture, enology, and the world’s most important wine regions, all of which is required material for the Master of Wine examination, the wine industry’s highest level of qualification. The Master of […]