30 March – International Wine Center (IWC) is pleased to announce the newest WSET Level 4 Diploma graduates. The 26th graduating class was recently honored at a celebration in Manhattan hosted by Master of Wine Mary Ewing-Mulligan, President of IWC, and Ian Harris, Chief Executive of WSET (Wine & Spirits Education Trust).
The 19 new graduates join an esteemed group of 393 who previously earned their WSET Diploma through study with International Wine Center.
“Our latest group of Diploma graduates is an inspiration to us all, because they thrived despite hybrid learning when webinars replaced their normal in-person studies during the pandemic,” commented Ewing-Mulligan. “These grads embody the divergent attraction that study at International Wine Center holds: many came up through the wine and spirits or hospitality industries but just as many come from careers in law, finance, technology, broadcasting and healthcare. The IWC family is proud of them!”
The 26th graduating class from IWC includes: Adriana Aga, Elizabeth Boyle, Jennifer Connan, Krysta Dennis, Christy Frank, Tatiana Gana, Sophie Huberdeau, Paul-Alexis Kebabtchieff, Susan Kim, Thomas Kobylarz, Oskar Kostecki, Amy Lee, Kristin Ma, Anthony Magro, Thibault Marronnier, Elan Moss, Justin Sharkey, Elizabeth Smith, and Andrew Wolinsky.
Founded 40 years ago in 1982, IWC is America’s 1st WSET School and is recognized as one of the most established, reputable, and prestigious wine and spirits educational centers in the country. More than 25 years ago, Mary Ewing-Mulligan and International Wine Center introduced WSET programming to the United States and changed the landscape of wine education in America forever. Today, IWC has one of the most experienced teams of WSET educators in the U.S. This expertise, in the heart of Manhattan, combined with the comprehensive WSET curriculum, enhances and complements each student’s personal experience.
The WSET Level 4 Diploma is a high-level, internationally recognized wine credential. The program is one of the most demanding and challenging courses of wine study offered in the world and fulfills one of the prerequisites for entry into the rigorous Master of Wine program. More than one-third of the 56 Masters of Wine (MWs) resident in the U.S. have studied at International Wine Center.
About International Wine Center
International Wine Center (IWC) opened its doors in New York City in 1982. Through a variety of courses, wine-tasting programs and seminars, IWC has helped many thousands of wine professionals and wine lovers increase their wine knowledge. In 1994, IWC became the first organization in the U.S. to offer the programs of the prestigious Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET®) and for fifteen years, IWC was the U.S. Headquarters of that organization. In New York City, 412 IWC students have achieved the WSET Diploma in Wines or Wines & Spirits through study at IWC. The Diploma is WSET’s highest qualification, which is the traditional pre-requisite for those who wish to become Master of Wine students. In 2015, IWC became licensed by the New York State Education Department as a Private Career School. IWC’s intention is to promote independent-minded wine study and responsible enjoyment, devoid of promotional interest. IWC’s offices and modern, comfortable classrooms are at 350 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan. For more information, please visit www.internationalwinecenter.com.
