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‘Fizz & Chips’
‘Fizz & Chips’ Judges from the IWSC Share Top Tips VIEW THE INFOGRAPHIC Drinks experts from around the world who judge for the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), have shared their top recommendations for everyday food and wine pairings. Highlights include partnering your fish and chips with a glass of champagne for the ultimate ‘Fizz & Chips’, but all of the experts agreed to
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The IWSC Announce 2014 Winners at 45th Anniversary Banquet
Last night (Wednesday 12th November) saw the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) celebrate its 45th awards presentation and banquet, held at the stunning Guildhall London. The competition, widely acknowledged as the most prestigious and independent contest of its type in the world, announced the winners from this year’s competition. The rigorous judging lasts seven months, with tastings assessed by over 300 experts from
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IWSC Releases the Shortlist for Outstanding Achievement in Scotch Whisky
‘Outstanding Achievement Award in the Scotch Whisky Industry’ Today (14 th October) sees the announcement of the International Wine & Spirit Competition’s (IWSC) shortlist for ‘Outstanding Achievement Award in the Scotch Whisky Industry’. The award sponsored by Chivas Brothers Ltd, was created to honour individuals who have made important international contributions to the Scotch whisky industry. The shortlist of candidates have been chosen,
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IWSC Releases Wine Results for Australia and New Zealand
IWSC Releases Wine Results for Australia and New Zealand Today (9 th October 2014), the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) announces its wine results for Australia and New Zealand. This year saw Australia successfully awarded three trophies; The Warren Winiarski Trophy for Cabernet Sauvignon was awarded to Gatt wines for its Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, a perfectly balanced wine of fruit, oak
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IWSC Releases Product Trophy Results
IWSC Releases Product Trophy Results Today (9 th October 2014), the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) announces its Product Trophy Results. From the 24 distinguished trophies awarded this year, the New World dominated the results with South Africa claiming five, including The Denbies Trophy for Bottle Fermented Sparkling being awarded to producer Graham Beck Wines for its Blanc de Blancs 2009.
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THAT’S A WRAP!
THAT’S A WRAP! The IWSC Announce Trophy Results Award-winning film director , Francis Ford Coppola wins prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) Trophy for his wine. It is not only the Hollywood A-lists in front of the screen such as Brangelina that are producing quality wine. Renowned American film director, producer and screenwriter Francis Ford Coppola best known for films including The Godfather Trilogy
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Waitrose and IWSC announces shortlist for'Julian Brind Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Wine Industry 2014'
Waitrose and the International Wine and Spirit Competition announces shortlist for ‘Julian Brind Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Wine Industry 2014’ The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) has announced its shortlist for the 2014 Julian Brind Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Wine Industry. This prestigious title was created in 2012 to highlight a man or woman who demonstrates they have
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IWSC Releases Beautiful South Wine Results to coincide with London Olympia trade tasting
IWSC Releases Beautiful South Wine Results to coincide with London Olympia trade tasting Today (10 th September), the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) announced its South African, Chilean and Argentine wine results at the Wines of the Beautiful South, London Olympia. A strong performance was seen by South Africa, as they topped the Beautiful South medal leader board with an impressive 632
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The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) Announces the Shortlist for ‘Blogger of the Year 2014’
The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) Announces the Shortlist for ‘Blogger of the Year 2014’ Today (22nd August 2014) sees the announcement of the International Wine & Spirit Competition’s (IWSC) shortlist for ‘Blogger of the Year’. The award, now in its third year and sponsored by González Byass was created to highlight inspirational bloggers promoting public awareness in wines and/or spirits over the last
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The IWSC Announce Spirits Results
THE IWSC ANNOUNCE SPIRITS RESULTS Today, (23rd July 2014) the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), announced the winners of its 2014 spirits competition. The IWSC now in its 45th year promotes the quality and excellence of the world’s best wines, spirits and liqueurs. All spirits entered from around the world, endure a rigorous blind tasting and are judged by some of the world’s leading
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