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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.
Wine news
From Old-School To Cool: the evolution of Argentinian Malbec and the future of Argentinian wines
We gathered our experts, Beth Pearce MW, Rebecca Palmer, David Kermode, Matteo Montone MS, as well as head judge, Dirceu Vianna ‘Junior’ MW - to hear their insights on the present and the future of Argentinian wines.
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IWSC news
IWSC 2023 Awards Celebration: Trophy Presentation Schedule
We are looking forward to announcing and awarding our trophy winners at the IWSC 2023 Awards Celebration on 19 October.
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Wine news
South African Wine: competing against the classics with its unbeatable value
During our recent in-situ judging in Stellenbosch, we gathered our on-trade and off-trade judges, Maggie Macpherson, Samantha Glanfield and Luke Harbor, as well as head judge, Dirceu Vianna Junior MW, to find out their expert advice on what the future of South African wine looks like.
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IWSC news
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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