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IMW partners up with Napa Valley Vintners
The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) has announced that the Napa Valley Vintners has entered into a formal supporter agreement to contribute to its worldwide wine education activities.
The trade association responsible for promoting and protecting the Napa Valley wine region in California has "generously" contributed to Institute events in North America and elsewhere for a number of years, according to the IMW.
It has now formalised this partnership and become a major supporter of the Institute, which promotes the highest standards of education in wine and is the membership organisation for Masters of Wine
Under the agreement, the Napa Valley Vintners will provide up to 15 places for students of the Institute to attend the biennial Master Napa Valley Programme and contribute to the Institute’s international education and events programmes by providing speakers and staging tastings.
This will include a reception and tasting for students attending the annual residential seminar in North America, which currently takes place in the Napa Valley.
Today there are 289 Masters of Wine in the world, based in 23 different countries. Almost 280 students from 28 different countries are currently studying in the Institute’s education programme which prepares candidates for the annual Masters of Wine examination.
Napa Valley Vintners executive director Linda Reiff said: “The Napa Valley Vintners value the leadership of the Institute’s education programme and partner with these wine professionals in our educational outreach, both domestically and internationally. We look forward to an even more comprehensive relationship going forward.”
Lynne Sherriff MW, chairman of the IMW, added: “We have worked with the Napa Valley Vintners successfully over the years and we are delighted that they have now formalised their relationship with the Institute.
"Both organisations recognise the value of wine education and the sharing of knowledge and experience internationally. I look forward to building upon what is already a very effective and well-established partnership.”
Alan Lodge, 01.12.2010