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Each week we publish stories about the best wines and spirits, our experts, upcoming events, and beverage industry news. And, don't miss our new IWSC Insights series, where we take an in-depth look into drinks businesses and markets around the world. Looking for recommendations? Visit our consumer website Club Oenologique to read our top 10s and reviews.

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More than a manufacturer: Encirc’s 360 approach to sustainability

Have you ever wondered what six million bottles look like? Or what it takes to make them? A trip to Encirc’s Cheshire plant will give you a pretty good idea, as that’s *approximately* the number of glass bottles they produce every single day. The size of the site is enough to stop you in your tracks, but it’s the cavernous manufacturing area that will take

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Wine news

IWSC 2023 South African wine results announced

The IWSC is delighted to announce its 2023 South African wine results following the in-situ judging in Stellenbosch.

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Wine news

2023 South African Wine Judging – deliberations from our judges

This week a selection of IWSC’s international judges have joined forces with local judges in Stellenbosch to judge South African wines in situ. We caught up with the judges live from the tasting room, to get a sneak peek into the highlights from the flights of wines tasted so far.

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Alternative drinks

IWSC announces the results from its 2023 judging of 100% fresh pressed cider, perry & fruit wine

Following our judging last week, we are delighted to announce the medal results for this emerging category.

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Alternative drinks

100% fresh pressed Cider, Perry & Fruit Wine Judging: deliberations from our judges

Following the IWSC judging of ciders, perries and fruit wines, we caught up with our experts to hear about the highlights of the tasting.

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IWSC news

Announcing IWSC’s Insight Series: Supermarkets & Large-scale Drinks Specialists Report

As part of the IWSC newly-created Insight Series, we are excited to present our first report focusing on how wine producers can succeed in the highly competitive retail space – created in partnership with Cat Lomax, IWSC judge and recommended consultant for the retail sector.

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IWSC news

IWSC 2023 Argentina wine results announced

The IWSC is delighted to announce its 2023 Argentinian wine results following the in-situ judging in Mendoza.

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Wine news

2023 Argentinian Wine Judging – deliberations from our judges

This week the IWSC headed to Mendoza to judge Argentinian wines in situ. Following the tasting, we caught up with our judges to hear which styles and flights impressed them the most.

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