IWSC Insider
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Our Insider series takes you behind the scenes of the IWSC, offering exclusive insights straight from the judges.
The IWSC judges are the industry's most influential voices, shaping global markets and driving brand success. From Master Distillers to Senior Buyers, from Head Sommeliers to Bar Directors, these leaders guide the world's top drinks establishments. Through our new Insider series, discover why their judgement is so trusted and gain exclusive insights from the experts themselves.
Dirceu Vianna Junior MW: IWSC elevates industry standards
In this Wine edition of the IWSC Insider, our Judging Committee member Dirceu Vianna Junior MW, shares how the IWSC contributes to industry standards and reveals how the medals are awarded.
“As well as demonstrating experience and confidence, our judges are unbiased and have a positive attitude. One of the roles of the Wine Judging Committee is to ensure fairness, consistency and encourage healthy discussions. It is precisely these high-level discussions that are always carried out unhurried and with a focus to reach the correct decision for every single wine that help to reinforce the knowledge of our judges," says Junior.