The Tasting Revolution
Watch the recording of our free online event introducing WSG's Tasting Diploma program, with Christopher Martin MW and Justin Martindale MW.
Event Overview
You’re not tasting wine incorrectly.
You’re tasting it the way you were told.
But what if the methods you’ve been taught are outdated, misleading or even counterproductive?
Join two Masters of Wine, Chris Martin MW and Justin Martindale MW, as they break open the world of wine tasting and ask: What if the system is broken? And more importantly: How can we fix it?
About this Event
This free 45-minute webinar exposes the three biggest blind spots in how wine is tasted, judged and talked about today—and introduces a solution, the WSG Tasting Diploma, with its ground breaking approach to make you more confident, articulate and insightful with every glass.
This is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.
Come learn more about the inaugural session of this revolutionary program.
The webinar will be followed by a live Q&A session with the hosts.
See more about the WSG Tasting Diploma here.
This free 45-minute webinar exposes the three biggest blind spots in how wine is tasted, judged and talked about today—and introduces a solution, the WSG Tasting Diploma, with its ground breaking approach to make you more confident, articulate and insightful with every glass.
This is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.
Come learn more about the inaugural session of this revolutionary program.
The webinar will be followed by a live Q&A session with the hosts.
See more about the WSG Tasting Diploma here.
Meet Your Hosts
Christopher Martin MW
Director of Education, Wine Scholar Guild
Christopher Martin MW has worked in wine education for over a decade, shaping how wine is taught and understood across the globe. Now Director of Education at Wine Scholar Guild, he leads the strategic development of the organization’s acclaimed curriculum. Prior to this, he created and led the Educator Training Programme at WSET, where he helped define best practices in wine teaching worldwide. Christopher also supports the Institute of Masters of Wine as part of its course day and seminar team. A Master of Wine since 2024, he judges regularly at major competitions, including the Decanter World Wine Awards and serves as Co-Chair of the Japan Wine Challenge.
Justin Martindale MW
Membership and Community Manager, Wine Scholar Guild
Justin Martindale is a Master of Wine based in Edinburgh, Scotland. After graduating with a music degree from Leeds University in 2005, Justin began his wine career with Majestic Wine in London in 2008. During his time with Majestic, Justin studied his WSET Level 3 which he passed with Distinction and was awarded the Cálem Port Award scholarship for excellence. After moving to Scotland in 2010 he embarked on the WSET Diploma which he achieved in 2012, winning the Derouet Jameson Award MW scholarship for outstanding achievement.
In 2013, Justin left Majestic to set up Lothian Wine School in Edinburgh, which grew to become Scotland’s foremost provider of wine education. During this time Justin began studying for the Master of Wine, which he achieved in 2022, winning both the Madame Bollinger Award for the best performance in the tasting exams and the Quinta do Noval award for the best research paper.
Justin is the WSG Membership & Community Manager and is responsible for all aspects of WSG's membership program
Download the Detailed Curriculum for the WSG Tasting Diploma
Explore the complete breakdown of topics, themes and learning objectives covered in the WSG Tasting Diploma.
Reimagining how to taste and communicate about wine.
The WSG Tasting Diploma program starts online in January 2026 and applications are now open! Only one session will take place 2026 and spots are limited. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exclusive experience.
