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| The winner of the Champagne Trinity Scholarship is announced |
| 30 January 2009 by The Institute of Masters of Wine |
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| The Institute of Masters of Wine is delighted to announce Tim Triptree as the winner of the 2009 Champagne Trinity Scholarship, which will enable him to make two consecutive trips to the Champagne region, one during vintage and another during the blending of the vins clairs in the spring. Tim will have the opportunity to gain a unique insight into the Champagne industry from the perspective of three family-owned Champagne houses: Bollinger, Pol Roger and Louis Roederer.
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Tim (33) joined the London Wine Department at Christie's in 2005 after graduating with a Distinction in the Wine Business Management MBA at the Business School of the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester and working in the trade for Majestic Wine. He received the WSET Diploma with a Distinction in 2008, also winning the Sherry Institute Scholarship and the Constellation Scholarship. Tim has a particular interest in wines from France, especially Burgundy and Bordeaux, and Spain. He speaks Spanish having lived in the wine producing area of Mendoza in Argentina.
On behalf of the sponsoring houses Charles King, managing director of Maisons Marques et Domaines, UK subsidiary of Champagne Louis Roederer said: "The sponsors of the Trinity Scholarship, Bollinger, Pol Roger and Louis Roederer, congratulate Tim Triptree on winning the 2009 prize with a well researched and thoughtful essay on the topic 'What effect will the revision of the AOC geographical area of Champagne have on the perception of champagne amongst consumers?'. We look forward to welcoming Tim to Champagne when he takes up his prize."
Clive Barlow MW, Acting Executive Director of the Institute, said: "I congratulate Tim on winning this generous scholarship. It will be an excellent opportunity for him to gain a unique insight into the champagne industry. We are most grateful for the continued support of the three family-owned Champagne houses."
Note to interested applicants:
Application forms for the Institute's Education Programme will be available from July 2009. Interested applicants should in the first instance contact Peter Csizmadia-Honigh, the Education Manager, to obtain an application form and discuss any questions they may have.
About the Institute of Masters of Wine
The Institute of Masters of Wine was established in London, England, in 1953, since when over 2000 candidates have sat its rigorous examination in the art and science of wine. In 1991, the examination was held on the same days in the UK, Australia and the USA, a pattern that continues today.
There are currently 277 members of the Institute, from 25 different countries. Although membership was opened up to non-UK members for the first time only in 1987, 85 members now come from outside the UK. The vast majority of the students are now non-British, and the Education programme is run annually in Napa Valley, California; Melbourne, Australia; Rust, Austria; and Bordeaux, France.
The Master of Wine qualification is achieved by passing three parts of the examination:
- Theory, comprising four three-hour question papers on viticulture, winemaking, the business of wine and contemporary issues.
- Practical, comprising three 12-wine blind tastings of a range of international wines which are assessed for variety, origin, quality and style.
- A 10,000 word Dissertation on a subject chosen by the candidate, relevant to the international wine industry
Candidates come from all areas of the wine industry. The majority are active in a commercial capacity, as wholesalers, importers or retailers, from major multi-nationals to independent merchants. A growing number are involved directly with winemaking, while other occupations include journalism, public relations, the hospitality industry and wine education.
Enquiries:
+44 (0)20 7621 2830
www.mastersofwine.org
Clive Barlow MW : Acting Executive Director
cbarlow@mastersofwine.org
Peter Csizmadia-Honigh : Education Manager
peter@mastersofwine.org
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