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John Hoskins MW: IWSC gold is like a Michelin star
In this Wine edition of the IWSC Insider, Member of the IWSC Wine Judging Committee, John Hoskins MW explores what it truly takes to earn one of the wine world's most coveted accolades.
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Kotekhi - Gurjaani Wine Factory named winner of Georgian Wine Producer Trophy 2025
The winner of the 2025 Georgian Wine Producer Trophy has been anounced following our Global Wine & Spirits Judging in Georgia.
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Dirceu Vianna Junior MW: IWSC elevates industry standards
In this first edition of the IWSC Insider, our Wine Judging Committee member Dirceu Vianna Junior MW shares how the IWSC contributes to industry standards and reveals how the medals are awarded.
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Andrew Caillard MW wins IWSC 2025 Wine Communicator Trophy
Following the shortlist announcement, the IWSC is delighted to reveal the winner of its 2025 Wine Communicator Trophy. Congratulations to Andrew Caillard MW!
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Vilafonté receives IWSC 2024 Outstanding Wine Producer Trophy
We are delighted to reveal that the winner of the IWSC 2024 Outstanding Producer Trophy is Vilafonté.
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Perdeberg takes home IWSC 2024 Old Vine Trophy
We are pleased to share that the winner of The Old Vine Trophy, awarded in partnership with The Old Vine Conference, is Perdeberg Wines.
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Lanchester Wines wins IWSC 2024 Green Wine Initiative Trophy
We are delighted to announce that our Green Wine Initiative Trophy has been awarded to Lanchester Wines, a leading name in sustainable wine production.
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Kopke (Sogevinus Fine Wines) awarded IWSC 2024 Sweet/Fortified Wine Producer Trophy
We are pleased to reveal that Kopke (Sogevinus Fine Wines) is the winner of our 2024 Sweet/Fortified Wine Producer Trophy.
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IWSC announces La Chablisienne as the 2024 White Wine Producer Trophy winner
We are thrilled to award La Chablisienne, one of the forefront winemaking cooperatives in Chablis, the IWSC 2024 White Wine Producer Trophy.
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Winner of the IWSC Sparkling Wine Producer Trophy - Champagne Henriot
We are thrilled to announce that Champagne Henriot, a historic Champagne house, is the winner of our 2024 Sparkling Wine Producer Trophy.
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