AWARD WINNING, GREAT VALUE SUMMER WINES
SOME STARS OF THE INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRIT COMPETITION
Summer has arrived, and no picnic or BBQ is complete without a chilled glass of wine or bubbles. Rumours about the UK’s dwindling prosecco supply may be rife, but don’t panic buy at your local supermarket just yet.
This year’s International Wine and Spirit Competition’s (IWSC) Northern Hemisphere results have thrown up a whole bevy of award winning but wonderfully affordable supermarket wines and here’s the pick of the bunch.
Bargain bubbly
This Arestel Cava Brut NV is an absolute steal and can be picked up for just £4.99 from Lidl. Its clean and tasty citrus notes make it the perfect tipple for balmy evenings in the garden.
Arestel Cava Brut NV won a Silver medal in the 2015 IWSC’s Northern Hemisphere Results
Coming up rosés
Spar’s Valencia Rosé 2014 is a soft and gentle sip with summery fruity flavours. Grab one en-route to your next BBQ for only £4.50.
Spar’s Valencia Rosé 2014 won a Bronze medal in the 2015 IWSC’s Northern Hemisphere Results
Feeling (marginally more) flush
Sainbury’s Cava Rosado Brut is a fun pink fizz, a great companion to add extra sparkle to picnics and summer girls’ nights. At £5.50 you really can’t go wrong.
Sainbury’s Cava Rosado Brut won a Silver medal in the 2015 IWSC’s Northern Hemisphere Results
The white stuff
For something a little more special but still very affordable, enjoy a crisp glass of Tesco Finest Riesling 2014, a deliciously floral medium dry white with peachy and citrus flavours. You can pick this up for just £7.99.
Tesco Finest Riesling 2014 won a Bronze medal in the 2015 IWSC’s Northern Hemisphere Results
Winning an IWSC accolade is no mean feat with entrants subject to a rigorous judging process including a full 'double' blind tasting.
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Notes to Editors
-Established in 1969, The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) was the first competition of its kind, set up to seek out, reward and promote the world’s best wines, spirits and liqueurs. Now in its 46th year, The IWSC’s relentless pursuit of excellence underpins every aspect of the competition today
-What sets the IWSC apart is the formidable reputation of its judging process. Our panels of carefully selected industry experts comprise Masters of Wine, buyers, sommeliers, WSET qualified educators and respected wine journalists. Every single wine is assessed on its own merits within the context of its class
-Its panels of carefully selected industry experts comprise Masters of Wine, buyers, sommeliers, WSET qualified educators and respected wine journalists. Every single wine is assessed on its own merits within the context of its class
-Currently receiving entries from around 90 countries, the IWSC is truly international in its reach and recognition
-IWSC partners around the world work throughout the year to drive awareness and promote winners to both trade and consumer audiences
-With 46 years heritage, an IWSC Award is recognised internationally as a badge of quality
-For more information, visit: www.iwsc.net
