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Wine news
IWSC 2024 Wine Judging. Judges’ deliberations on Spanish wines
As we launch into day 3 of our 2024 Wine Judging, our expert panels of judges were taking on the 3rd largest wine producing country, Spain.
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IWSC 2024 Wine Judging. Judges’ deliberations on Portuguese wines
Following the second day of the IWSC Wine Judging, we caught up with our experts to hear their deliberations on the Portuguese wines tasted.
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IWSC news
IWSC’s Drinks Supermarket of the Year Awards
The IWSC is excited to launch its inaugural awards dedicated to the supermarket sector.
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Wine news
IWSC 2024 Wine Judging. Rosé and Fortified wines: judges' deliberations
Our 2024 Wine Judging has kicked off with a day of tasting rosé and fortified wines from across the world. We caught up with our judges to hear their deliberations following the first day of tasting.
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Spirit news
Leah van Deventer: let’s show the world what South African spirits are capable of!
IWSC’s Judge & Spirits Ambassador in South Africa Leah van Deventer on South African brandy, the country’s fierce fruit spirits, gin distilled with Cape Floral botanicals, and how the IWSC can help put local spirits on the global stage.
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IWSC at London Wine Fair 2024
Join us for a series of exciting, educational sessions hosted by our industry champion, Sukhinder Singh, IWSC Wine Judging Committee member Sarah Abbott MW, our Head Judge for Low & No Claire Warner, and IWSC Judge Ivan Dixon.
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Andrew Caillard MW: Australian old vines deserve a trophy
We caught up with the IWSC judge for the upcoming Global Wine Judging in Margaret River, Andrew Caillard MW, on Western Australian vine heritage and his expectations ahead of the competition.
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IWSC is coming to China
We are delighted to announce that in 2024, for the first time in the IWSC history, we will hold a Global Wine Judging event in China.
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Spirit news
IWSC and Spirits Kiosk: bringing new market opportunities to our winners
We are thrilled to share that this year we will continue our collaboration with Spirits Kiosk, part of Enotria & Coe, offering our medal-winning spirits an opportunity to gain new on-trade and off-trade listings.
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Spirit news
Introducing IWSC London Dry Gin Producer Trophy
Ahead of the closing date for our Spirits Awards entries, we are delighted to announce our new London Dry Gin Producer Trophy, sponsored by The Gin Guild.
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