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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.

Alternative drinks

IWSC announces shortlists for new Low & No Wine and Spirits, RTD & Mixer Producer Trophies

The IWSC announces the shortlists for its 2023 Alternative Drinks Producer Trophies

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Alternative drinks

IWSC 2023 Alternative Drinks results are out

Following our extensive judging of several important drinks categories on 21 – 22 June, today we are delighted to reveal our 2023 Alternative Drinks medal results.

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Alternative drinks

2023 Alternative Drinks Judging - deliberations from our judges - days 1 & 2

We heard from our judges following two days of judging the IWSC's Alternative Drinks Awards

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Wine news

Turkish Wine: The Beauty of Diversity

With nearly 7,000 years of wine history and dozens of indigenous grapes, Turkey can impress even the most discerning drinker. But are Turkish wines ready to hit the international market? Following an in-situ judging in Istanbul, IWSC experts have discussed the future of Turkish wine.

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Alternative drinks

2023 Huangjiu Judging: deliberations from our judges

On Monday, 19 June the IWSC held the first-ever huangjiu awards in Europe. We caught up with our judges to hear about the highlights of the tasting and the unique flavour profile of this ancient Chinese drink.

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Wine news

English wine is still a Sparkling Success

As English Wine Week approaches, the IWSC has taken a deep dive into the 2023 English wine results.

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Wine news

“The Best White Wine Flight We Have Ever Tasted” – Austrian White Wines Impressed IWSC Judges

The uncrowned king of the Austrian grapes, Grüner Veltliner, has once again proven its right to reign over the country’s winemaking at the IWSC in-situ wine judging in Korneuburg.

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Wine news

Beyond Grüner: The Bright Future Of The Austrian Red Wines

It is not a surprise that Grüner Veltliner won the medal race against all the other grapes at our recent in-situ wine judging in Austria. What came as a surprise, however, was the performance of all the Austrian red wines.

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