What is the structure of the Master of Wine exam? Can one be a part-qualified MW?
There are three parts to the exam. The Practical exam comprises three papers of 12 wines each, tasted blind. The Theory exam comprises four papers on the Production and Handling of Wine (two papers), the Business of Wine, and Contemporary Issues. The Dissertation is a 10,000 word report based on original research. To become a Master of Wine, one has to pass everything. There is no such thing as a part-qualified Master of Wine.