Stories
Latest updates
Find out what IWSC is up to and learn about top-rated producers via our news feed
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.
Spirit news
Brandy Producer 2019: ABK6
Founded in 2005, this company owned by Francis Abécassis and run with his daughter Elodie is on a mission to modernise the image of Cognac
Read article
Wine news
Producer profile: Stellenrust
Stellenrust, winner of the Chenin Blanc Trophy, has produced some of Stellenbosch’s finest wines since the winery’s establishment in 1928
Read article
IWSC news
IWSC goes to Wine Paris
IWSC will be showcasing the best of French wines at the leading international trade fair in February
Read article
Wine news
Outstanding Wine Producer 2019: Kanonkop
Situated on the lower slopes of Simonsberg Mountain in the Stellenbosch region of the Cape, Kanonkop is one of South Africa's leading estates
Read article
Wine news
Taste IWSC recommended wines at French Wine Discoveries
French Wine Discoveries is the UK market’s definitive trade tasting of French wine
Read article
Spirit news
Outstanding Distiller 2019: William Grant & Sons
William Grant & Sons has had an incredible past 12 months, reporting double-digit revenue growth and successful whisky and spirit launches
Read article
IWSC news
Outstanding Achievement in the Scotch Whisky Industry: David Stewart MBE
David Stewart’s pioneering techniques have had a profound impact on the production methods used today, and he has developed a number of award-winning whiskies enjoyed by drinkers all over the world
Read article
IWSC news
Pongrácz Blanc de Blancs limited edition packaging celebrates 50th anniversary of IWSC
Leading South African Méthode Cap Classique producer Pongrácz was established in 1990 in the Western Cape of South Africa
Read article
IWSC news
Lifetime Achievement Award: Christine Parkinson
Meet our Lifetime Achievement award-winner 2019, veteran wine and sake buyer and educator Christine Parkinson
Read article
IWSC news
A note from our 2019 President
As IWSC President Sir George Fistonich passes the baton to his successor, we spoke to him about his past year as President, the wine world, and his thoughts on the future
Read article