Institute of Masters of Wine
Justin Knock MW has extensive experience in the wine industry, currently serving as Regional Chair for Australia at Decanter World Wine Awards since January 2020. As a Director at The Purple Hand Wine Company since July 2011, Justin specializes in consultancy services, including winemaking and market expertise. Justin is a Master of Wine, focused on regional marketing of Australian wine in the UK. Previous roles include Director of Wine at Oeno Group and Chief Wine Analyst at OENOFUTURE LIMITED, with significant responsibilities in wine sourcing and marketing. Justin has also held key positions in fine wine management and education at companies such as Philglas & Swiggot and the California Wine Institute. Educational credentials include a Masters in Applied Science and a B.Sc in Industrial Chemistry from UNSW, complemented by WSET qualifications.
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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.