JancisRobinson.com says the Institute of Masters of Wine has announced the first four new Masters of Wine for 2026, Karen Hong Liu (Hong Kong), Cristina Mercuri (Italy), Kim Oshiro (US) and Bryce Wiatrak (US), with Mercuri noted as the first woman based in Italy to become an MW. The update also says there are now 422 active MWs across 30 countries, and it highlights each new MW’s professional background and research paper topics.