Master of Wine - wikipedia Master of Wine Master of Wine ( MW ) is a qualification ( not an academic degree ) issued by The Institute of Masters of Wine in the United Kingdom. The MW qualification is generally regarded in the wine industry as one of the highest standards of professional knowledge. The Institute was founded in 1955, but the MW examinations were first arranged in 1953 by the Worshipful Company of Vintners and the Wine and Spirits Association. Contents 1 Objectives 2 Qualification 3 Membership 4 Notable Masters of Wine 5 See also 6 References 7 External links Objectives The Institute of Masters of Wine is a non-profit organization funded by its members and by corporate sponsorship from within the wine industry. Its stated objectives are : To promote the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of wine ; To uphold the highest standards within the wine industry ; To enhance personal and professional goals in pursuing wine - related activities. Qualification Before enrolling in the MW study programme, prospective students must hold an advanced wine qualification, at least Diploma level from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, or an appropriately high level sommelier certificate, such as Advanced Sommelier from the Court of Master Sommeliers. Also, prospective students need to have a minimum of three years ' professional work experience in the global wine community. Applicants must submit a basic essay, a tasting paper, a brief statement explaining their interest in becoming a Master of Wine, and a reference to support their application, from a Master of Wine or another senior wine trade professional. The study programme is made up of three stages. Stage 1 is the foundation year and gives students the opportunity to meet Masters of Wine and fellow students in both professional and social settings. Stage 1 assessment includes six pieces of work throughout the year, culminating in an exam that takes place in early June. The exam involves one tasting paper and two essays. Stage 2 is a crucial time for students - it can be very intense but immensely rewarding. Students must provide three pieces of work for assessment throughout the Stage 2 year, and must pass both the Theory and Practical parts of the June MW Examination in order to progress to the Research Paper in Stage 3. The Research paper is an individual paper of between 6,000 and 10,000 words in length, on a topic of the student 's choice. The whole qualification takes at least three years to complete in full. Membership Until 1983, the examination was limited to United Kingdom wine importers, merchants and retailers. The first non-UK Master of Wine was awarded in 1988. As of October 2017, there are 369 MWs in the world, living in 29 countries. The MWs are spread across 5 continents, wherein UK has 208 MWs, USA has 45 MWs, Australia has 24 MWs and France only has 16 MWs. There are 9 countries with 1 MW each on the list. Today, members hold a range of occupations including winemakers, viticulturists, winemaking consultants, wine writers and journalists, wine educators, and wine service, restaurant and hotel management. In addition, many are involved in the purchasing, importing, distribution, sales and marketing of wine. Typically, sommeliers choose to become Master Sommelier, but only a handful of individuals have achieved both qualifications. Notable Masters of Wine Notable Masters of Wine include : Tim Atkin Susie Barrie Gerard Basset Nicolas Belfrage Julian Brind Michael Broadbent Clive Coates Mary Ewing - Mulligan Doug Frost Debra Meiburg Ned Goodwin Anthony Hanson Jeannie Cho Lee Benjamin Lewin Brian McGrath Jasper Morris Jonathan Pedley David Peppercorn Peter Richards ( television presenter ) -- features on Saturday Kitchen Jancis Robinson Arne Ronold Igor Ryjenkov Jennifer Simonetti - Bryan Serena Sutcliffe See also List of wine personalities Court of Master Sommeliers References Jump up ^ Robinson, Jancis, ed. ( 2006 ). `` Masters of Wine ''. The Oxford Companion to Wine ( Third ed. ). Oxford : Oxford University Press. p. 430. ISBN 0 - 19 - 860990 - 6. Jump up ^ `` The differences of the CMS, WSET, Master Sommelier, & Master of Wine ''. Wine on VI. Jump up ^ Masters of Wine About the Institute of Masters of Wine Archived 2012 - 07 - 23 at the Wayback Machine., accessed on December 28, 2016 Jump up ^ http://www.mastersofwine.org/en/education/who-can-apply.cfm Jump up ^ Perkins, Sam, The New York Times ( April 7, 2004 ). Noses Seek Wine Geekdom 's Biggest Prize Jump up ^ `` Frequently asked questions : How many Masters of Wine are there ? In how many countries ? ''. The Institute of Masters of Wine. Retrieved 8 October 2017. Jump up ^ Fletcher, Janet, The San Francisco Chronicle ( September 22, 2006 ). The Ultimate Test Jump up ^ `` Meet the Masters of Wine ''. The Institute of Masters of Wine. Retrieved 1 October 2016. External links The Institute of Masters of Wine List of MWs by country of residence Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Master_of_Wine&oldid=817228228 '' Categories : Wine terminology Professional titles and certifications Educational qualifications in the United Kingdom Masters of Wine Hidden categories : Webarchive template wayback links Talk Contents About Wikipedia Deutsch עברית Nederlands Suomi Svenska 中文 Edit links This page was last edited on 27 December 2017, at 01 : 23. About Wikipedia

Question: how many masters of wine are there in the world
Answer: 369