We are delighted to reveal the latest set of people to become Masters of Wine, taking in 10 high-achieving figures from a range of countries including the UK, Germany, New Zealand, and the US – as well as the first MW based in Italy.

Eight new Masters of Wine have been announced this morning, including two who are based in China and one from outside the drinks trade.

A wine producer in Tuscany is sponsoring a second year MW student in an effort to give Italy its first Master of Wine.

The life of Gerard Basset OBE, MS, MW, MBA, MSc (OIV) will be celebrated at a service of thanksgiving in Winchester in June, with all members of the wine trade invited to attend.

Spanish master of wine Fernando Mora is setting up an association to save the old vines of his native country, before it’s too late.

A staunch advocate of natural wine, Isabelle Legeron founded RAW Wine in 2012, which has grown to become the world’s largest community of low-intervention organic, biodynamic and natural wine producers. Here, she shares her unconventional path in wine, and details of her her new venture, the London-based wine bar Neptune.

We bring you a full report from this year’s Champagne Masters, including all the medal-winning wines; an extensive analysis of the stylistic trends, and highlights from the competition – which comprised little-known labels and the most delicious fizz on the market today.

The Institute of Masters of Wine has named its latest 10 new members, which include the first female winemaker of Greek ancestry and the first female winemaker based in Spain.