Institute of Masters of Wine
Gal Zohar Dip WSET is a prominent figure in the wine industry, serving as the Founder of W Wine School since April 2016, where a WSET-approved program has produced over 2,500 graduates and advanced wine education for sommeliers and front-of-house teams. In addition to ongoing studies as a Master of Wine student at the Institute of Masters of Wine, Gal founded ZoharWine Consultancy in June 2010, crafting original wine portfolios and collaborating with producers on exclusive offerings for restaurants and hotels. As a Co-Founder at Drink Mine Ltd. and a Judge for the International Wine Challenge, Gal has further contributed to the field. Previous roles include Wine Consultant for Ottolenghi & NOPI, Head Sommelier at L'Anima Restaurant, and a background in communications and social media management, highlighting expertise across various aspects of wine education, curation, and service. Academic achievements include certifications and diplomas from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and degrees in musicology and philosophy from Tel Aviv University.
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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.