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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.
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IWSC Wine Judging in Franciacorta: Judges' deliberations
Following the inaugural IWSC Wine Judging in Franciacorta, held in partnership with the Franciacorta Consortium, we caught up with the judges to find out their highlights, noticeable trends and discoveries
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IWSC to hold its fourth Global Judging in South Africa
Following three years of Global Judging in the country, the IWSC is pleased to announce that we will be returning to South Africa later in the year.
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IWSC returns to Conegliano Valdobbiadene for the 2025 Global Judging event
The IWSC is delighted to return to Conegliano Valdobbiadene, one of Italy’s most prestigious sparkling wine regions, for its third Global Judging event of 2025.
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IWSC announces 2025 Wine Judging in Austria
The IWSC is delighted to reveal that we will once again be visiting Austria for our third Global Judging event in the country.
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Top picks from Alsace, selected by our experts - in partnership with CIVA
How to encompass Alsace in eight wines? At first glance it doesn’t look that difficult – but then you think of a wide range of grape varieties and hundreds of different terroirs, and – well… Alsace is evolving in the face of climate change and fashion. Pinot Blanc is often making way for Pinot Noir, led by demand for the grape and the wish of
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Alex Hunt MW: Judging wine well is a curious and fascinating challenge
As Purchasing Director at Berkmann Wine Cellars and member of IWSC's Wine Judging Committee, Alex Hunt MW explores the complex skill set required for excellence in wine evaluation.
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IWSC heads to Franciacorta for Global Judging 2025
We are thrilled to announce that for the first time, in March 2025, our Global Judging event will take place in the stunning hills of Franciacorta.
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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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