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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

Introducing: Top 10 Young Georgian Winemaker Award

The IWSC, Wine Agency of Georgia and Gurjaani Wine Festival launch a new initiative to recognise emerging talent in Georgia.

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Wine news

Margaret River Results: Western Australia's Wine Renaissance

Judges uncover world-class Chardonnay, a record-breaking Cabernet and surprise stars in Western Australia’s strongest showing yet

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IWSC news

IWSC Design Awards 2025: Celebrating Innovation in Drinks Design

The IWSC Design Awards recognise the importance of design in the drinks industry. Find out which design's have been recognised this year.

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Wine news

The IWSC in Margaret River: Judges' Deliberations

Ahead of the results anouncement next week, read sbout the initial impressions and finding from this year's IWSC Global Judging in Margaret River.

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Spirit news

The Diverse World of Silver and Bronze Medal Vodkas

How alternative ingredients and emerging producers are reshaping vodka's future

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Spirit news

From Grain to Glory: How Traditional Ingredients Drive Gold Medal Vodkas

Seven Gold Outstanding medals prove heritage ingredients and regional mastery create exceptional vodka

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Spirit news

The Return of Flavoured Vodka

How this year's IWSC entries prove flavoured vodka has shed its artificial past for premium authenticity

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Spirit news

East Meets West in Perfect Harmony with Sake and Rice Wine

At IWSC 2025, sake and rice wine entries achieved an impressive 91% medal rate, with three Gold medals (95 points each) spanning Japanese sake craftsmanship and Chinese huangjiu tradition.

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