Principal supporter of the Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW), Constellation Brands, has awarded scholarships to US-based Master of Wine (MW) students Amanda Charpentier-Boccia and Glycine Bonneville-Jiang.
Open to stage one and stage two students based in North America, the scholarships were granted on the strength of the students’ responses to the essay question, “How should the global wine industry respond to decreasing wine consumption?”
Amanda Charpentier-Boccia was awarded $2,000 USD to assist with stage two exam preparations.
Based in Manchester, New Hampshire, Amanda is director of sales for Vinilandia NH, with over 16 years of industry experience and a strong focus on sales and distribution. She enjoys presenting and educating almost as much as being a student of wine. Her passion began while earning her Culinary Arts degree from Johnson & Wales University.
On being awarded the scholarship, Amanda said: “I am honored to receive this award from Constellation Brands. As the industry adjusts to pressures and changes around us, I am grateful for the support and solidarity of Constellation to the greater wine community."
Glycine Bonneville-Jiang was awarded $1,000 USD to support her stage one studies.
Based in Napa, California, Glycine is a Bordeaux-trained winemaker and R&D scientist at Cooperages 1912 in Napa Valley. She leads oak research and collaborative winery trials across the United States, Australia and South America, helping translate analytical data into practical cellar decisions. She holds a Master’s degree in Viticulture and Oenology from Bordeaux Sciences Agro and a PhD from Cornell University focused on wine microbiology and sensory science. With cellar experience in Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Napa, her work bridges scientific research and practical winemaking.
On receiving the scholarship, Glycine said: "I am truly honoured to receive the Constellation Brands scholarship. Writing this essay challenged me to reflect on wine not simply as a product, but as a cultural gesture, something that carries memory, place and connection. As the industry evolves, I believe our responsibility is not just to adapt to changing consumption, but to deepen wine’s meaning and resonance for a new generation."
Constellation Brands’ senior director of enablement and education, Brie Guist, commented: "Constellation Brands is committed to supporting the education and development of the next generation of Masters of Wine—individuals who will go on to advocate for and promote the wine industry through their understanding of all aspects of the business, from viticulture to commercial considerations. We are excited to work with the Institute to offer this scholarship and congratulate Amanda and Glycine on their insightful essays.”
IMW executive director, Sarah Harrison, remarked: “We are hugely grateful to Constellation Brands for their generosity and continued dedication to supporting the next generation of Masters of Wine. Congratulations to Amanda and Glycine on winning the scholarship and for their thoughtful responses to this year’s essay question, which addresses a live and critical issue facing our industry.”