Definitions for "MASTER OF WINE"
Frequently abbreviated to MW, this is a title bestowed on those who have passed the formidable examinations of wine knowledge and tasting skill administered by the Institute of Masters of Wine, a British organization promoting excellence in wine scholarship and appreciation.
A qualification (not an academic degree) conferred by The Institute of Masters of Wine, which is located in the United Kingdom.
The top qualification for those in the wine trade, it being the last in a series of examinations devised by the Wine & Spirits Education Trust. Only a few hundred have passed, and the failure rate sits at about 70%, so it isn't to be undertaken lightly.