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What does it mean to be a Master of Wine?

I read that those with this distinction are able to identify vintage, varietal, etc of Wines on tasting and that becoming a Master of Wine is very difficult to achieve. How does one become a master of wine? What credentials do they have? And what resources are at their disposal for their wine education--presumably not everyone can afford or have the opportunity to taste Rare Wines, etc.

Master of Wine is an internationally recognised qualification (MW) conferred by The Institute of Masters of Wine, founded in 1955 and based in the United Kingdom. The qualification is achieved through extensive examination and dissertation, and is generally regarded in the Wine Industry as setting an extremely high standard of professional knowledge.

Before being allowed to enroll for the two-year program, potential candidates must persuade the Institute that they have the necessary aptitude by submitting an essay and tasting notes. In addition, they must be interviewed by, and obtain the mentoring of, an existing Master of Wine.

Candidates must sit both the theory (four papers) and practical (three blind tastings) parts of the examination in the same year. If they achieve success in only one part, however, they may attempt the remaining part in the subsequent two years. If successful at the examination stage, candidates must then write and submit a dissertation within six months of approval of a synopsis by the Institute's Education and Examination Board.

The Institute states that over the seven year period up to 2000, of the 266 candidates who undertook the programme a total of 85 were successful in passing all parts of the examination and becoming Masters of Wine.

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Wine Enthusiast Pocket Guide to Wine $5.95 A 64-page softcover pocket guide that you can keep handy. Offers everything you've ever wanted to know about wine from A-to-Z. Learn about wine-production regions along with their maps major grape varietals storing pairing serving and selecting the perfect wine glass. Softcover 64-pages. Size: 8-'H x 3-'W

Wine Enthusiast Essential Wine Buying Guide 2009 $29.95 Choose the right wine every time! From the editors of Wine Enthusiast Magazine comes the most current comprehensive and informative wine buying guide on the market. Based on tastings by a distinguished in-house panel this wine buying guide features qualitative ratings reviews and prices for more than 50 000 wines. Plus tips on when each wine is best enjoyed. Also includes expert advice on tasting and storing vintage wine charts and Top 10 lists. 990 pages. Softcover.

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Wine Enthusiast Wine & Food Pairings Cookbook $29.95 Pair your wine with top chef recipes! A memorable meal starts with the wine! Find over 80 delectable recipes organized by wine style. This first cookbook by the editors of Wine Enthusiast Magazine guides you in selecting the right recipe for your wine. Includes recipes from top chefs such as Bobby Flay and Rick Bayless along with expert wine pairing tips. Whether you're serving a light aromatic white or a big powerful red you'll choose the right dish here! 256 pages with full color photography. Hardcover. Take A Look Inside At Sample Recipes.

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Vivid Wine Decanter $34.99 Aerates wine faster with a wide base. Hand made in Europe the stylish Vivid Wine Decanter has a wide base for ideal aeration of your wine. Lead-free crystal makes it lightweight so its easy to hold and pour. Recommend to hand wash. Its design fits our large wine decanter glass stopper. The Vivid Wine Decanter makes a beautiful gift at a great value. Size: 9-1/4'H 47 oz.

Riedel Syrah Wine Decanter $32.95 The Riedel Syrah Decanter is a great wine decanter to use everyday. It's perfect for Syrah or any other red wine. Crafted in Germany of lead-free crystal the Syrah decanter holds 49-ounces and stands 9-5/8' tall. Add to your wine decanter collection or give as a gift any season. Size: 9-5/8'H 49-3/8 oz.

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Riedel Ultra Magnum Wine Decanter $230 Aerates wine faster with an extra-wide base. The Riedel Ultra Wine Decanter complements your entire Riedel stemware set. The perfectly balanced base and fluted mouth allow for easy pouring and wine decanting. Combining a sleek modern design with maximum breathing room for wine aeration the Riedel Ultra Wine Decanter is the ultimate in crystal wine decanters. Perfectly designed to fit our large wine decanter glass stopper. Size: 9-1/4'H 70-1/2 oz.

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Wine Princess! Party Girl Wine Glass $24.95 The official wine glass for colorful characters! Pairing your penchant for fun with your love of wine illustrator Emerson Quillin's sassy sipper is fired onto a lead-free crystal bowl along with the phrase: 'Wine Princess!' A hang tag with a tasty drink recipe comes fastened around the long yellow stem. The festive gift box makes it a pal-pleasing present too! Mouth-blown. Hand wash only. Sold individually. Size: 9-1/4'H 16 oz.

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Wine Enthusiast Man of the Year $129.95 A one-of-a-kind gift for the wine lover that has everything a fun gift they're sure to cherish. We've matted and framed our Wine Enthusiast Magazine cover with the saying 'Man of the Year'. There's a careful 7-1/4' x 7' cut-out in the cover so you can slide in a photograph of your favorite wine enthusiast. Every wine lover on your list should have one. You can purchase it as a special package with a one year subscription to Wine Enthusiast Magazine and SAVE $55 off the newsstand price. Wine Enthusiast Magazine Subscribe to the award-winning Wine Enthusiast Magazine and receive 1 Year of one of the world's most well-regarded publications dedicated to wine food and travel. Each month you will receive ratings and reviews of hundreds of wines and spirits food pairings articles as well as expert commentary on wine trends vintages and wine regions. A 1 year subscription includes 12 monthly issues PLUS our bonus Best of Year issue in December which offers an in-depth insight of the past year's top wines (including our list of Top 100 Wines & Spirits). Size: 14'H x 11'W

100 Wine Bottle Tags (Reusable) $12.99 Organize your wines for easy access. Wine bottle tags do away with hide & seek. Find the exact wine and year you're looking for at a glance while other wines slumber on undisturbed. Whether you have 50 or 5 000 wine bottles our wine bottle tags are the best way to organize your wine collection. Accepts grease marker only. 100 reusable plastic wine bottle tags. Any dry erase marker will work with this product. Then just use a damp cloth to remove the writing.

Round Wine Cork Trivet Kit $14.99 Preserves memories protects surfaces! Fill this trivet with keepsake corks so only wine memories remain not surface burns from hot pots. A fun eco-friendly way to turn your love for wine into a handsome home accent. We supply the solid mahogany frames and instructions. You supply the wine corks and imagination! Mahogany sourced from sustainable tree plantations. Size: 8' Dia. Approximately 30 wine corks are required to complete this Wine Cork Round Trivet. Note: Wine corks vary in size.

Nuance Wine Finer $29.95 Exclusive Offer: FREE Carry Case! Compliments of Wine Enthusiast. When you purchase the Nuance Wine Finer you'll receive our Carry Case a $4.95 value for FREE! 'Highly Recommended' by Cooks Illustrated. 'Tasters agreed that this long tubelike aerator which resembles a cigarette holder made the impact on wine. It brought out 'fruity flavors' and a 'pronounced floral' aroma.' Four functions one amazing invention. Serving wine gets a whole lot simpler with the Nuance Wine Finer Aerator. Danish designers combine an aerator filter non-spill pourer and stopper into one do-it-all instrument the size of a fountain pen. Just insert the Nuance Wine Finer Aerator into your bottle and pour. Wine flows through 32 aeration vents while an inner stainless steel screen filters out sediments and cork. Stand your bottle upright and the pourer catches any drips. Top your Wine Finer with the stopper to enjoy a glass later. Four functions one amazing invention. Body made of solid silicon; pourer and stopper tip made of stainless steel. Dishwasher Safe. Size: 7'H

Weekend Wine Bag (Red) $39.95 Toasting on trips is easy! This is the wine tote that really packs it in. Carry up to 6 bottles of wine or champagne wherever you go. Keep bottles cool with included chiller pack. There's also a two-way lock ready zipper carry handles and an adjustable shoulder strap. Insulated durable black nylon. Six adjustable bottle pouches. Ice pack included. Holds up to 6 standard size wine bottles. Can hold up to 3 magnum size bottles with 3 standard size bottles. Wine Bag can not hold more than 3 magnum size bottles at one time. Size: 12'H x 7'W x 12'D

Wine Region Map of Italy $69.95 Italy ranks as one of the greatest wine producing countries in the world. The geographic position and varying climate and soil conditions result in a wide diversity of wines. With our regional wine map of Italy explore over 300 DOC and DOCG wineries and see how the combination of slopes hills and tectonic processes results in an almost epic profusion of terroir. These maps combine detailed wine region and reference information with a shaded relief background in order to showcase the characteristic physical geography of a particular region. All maps are printed on high quality satin matte finish paper. Perfect to mount in your wine cellar winery library or office. Size: 39'H x 28'W

Visual Wine Decanter $49.99 See the difference the dome makes. This European-made crystal wine decanter is our most requested because of its elegance functionality and affordability. The inner dome increases oxygenation and allows you to better evaluate the hue and color of your wine. The finger-hold punt in its base ensures perfect and controlled pouring every time. Gift Boxed. Designed to fit large glass wine decanter stopper. Size: 10-3/4'H 48 oz. NOTE: Decanter stopper is not included.

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