Heidi Iren Hansen MW is the youngest Norwegian to have passed the most prestigious wine study in the world, Mater of Wine. Learn more about the young Norwegian star sommelier.
Heidi lives and works in Oslo. She manages all wine courses and educations at The Culinary Academy of Norway and teaches both the sommelier education and all levels of Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). She was raised in Asker just a short train-ride form Oslo, and she is a self-proclaimed wine-nerd.

Never before has a Norwegian performed at the same level in the wine world’s “Grand Prix”. She started as a cook, completed her sommelier education in 2009 at KA as best in class and achieved the WSET Diploma in Wines and Spirits in 2013 and worked as a sommelier for five years before her current job at KA.
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Heidi also loves running courses focusing on food and wine combinations for wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs. When working as a Sommelier, Heidi participated in various competitions. She holds a silver medal from the Norwegian Sommelier championship and a bronze from the Nordic Sommelier championship.
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Heidi passed her last exam for Master of Wine on August 26th 2021 becoming the sixth MW in Norway and getting the most prestigious title in the wine-world just held by 418 persons world-wide. She is also the youngest in Norway to achieve the title of Master of Wine.

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The Institute of Masters of Wine is recognized worldwide for its very strict standards. The Masters of Wines currently found worldwide are from 30 different countries. These work, among other things, as wine producers, sommelier, buyers, journalists, consultants, academics and teachers.
Young Norwegian Star Sommelier, written by Tor Kjolberg