Institute of Masters of Wine
Dominic Farnsworth is a highly experienced professional in the wine and legal sectors, currently serving as a Board Member at the Court of Master Sommeliers Worldwide and a Partner at Locke Lord LLP. With a distinguished career, Dominic has held the title of Master of Wine at the Institute of Masters of Wine since September 2019 and served as a Partner at Lewis Silkin from February 1997 to January 2022. Dominic's educational background includes a Diploma from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and various legal qualifications from institutions such as Guildford College of Law and The Manchester Metropolitan University, alongside ongoing studies at King's College London in Sports Law and Copyright.
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Institute of Masters of Wine
The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) is a membership organisation with an exceptional international reputation. For 70 years, its members – the Masters of Wine (MWs) – have been at the forefront of leadership and expertise in the world of wine. The IMW’s mission is to promote excellence, interaction and learning across all sectors of the global wine community. MWs prove their comprehensive understanding of wine by passing the MW exam, recognised worldwide for its rigour and exacting standards. In addition to passing the exam, members must sign the code of conduct before they are entitled to use the initials MW. Today, there are 421 Masters of Wine based in 30 countries. The membership encompasses winemakers, sommeliers, buyers, journalists, shippers, consultants, academics, educators and more. There are 367 students from 40 countries on the 2023-24 MW study programme.