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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.
Wine news
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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Wine news
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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Alternative drinks
Laura Willoughby MBE: To achieve a gold medal, low and no drinks must push the boundaries
Founder of Club Soda and IWSC judge Laura Willoughby MBE shares what it takes for a low and no-alcohol drink to achieve gold medal status.
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Spirit news
Olivier Ward on how to elevate a gin from good to gold
In this Spirits edition of the IWSC Insider Olivier Ward explains the objective and subjective factors of the Gin judging.
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Wine news
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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IWSC news
From Vineyard to Bottle: BevZero's Essential Tools for Winemakers
With winemakers the world over grappling with surplus stock due to a drop in global consumption, dealcoholisation specialist BevZero is on hand to help turn excess wine into on-trend no and low-alcohol line extensions that will grab the attention of a new generation of consumers. We caught up with business development director, Irem Eren, to find out more… Growing in tandem with the wellness movement,
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IWSC news
Paris Can’t Wait! Wine Paris 2025 preview
Kicking off the 2025 drinks trade show calendar in style, Wine Paris returns to the City of Light in February with its biggest show to date. Lucy Shaw caught up with Vinexposium’s CEO, Rodolphe Lameyse, to find out what’s in store Against a turbulent backdrop of geopolitical, economic and environmental instability, the need for the drinks industry to rally together and strengthen its ties has
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Wine news
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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IWSC news
IWSC 2025 Wine & Spirits Judging in Georgia: medal results revealed
Following our first Global Judging of 2025, we are delighted to reveal the medal-winning wines & spirits from Georgia and Armenia.
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Alternative drinks
Millie Gooch: Low & No drinks have to do more than just skip the booze
In this edition of the IWSC Insider, we catch up with Millie Gooch, writer, Low & No advocate and judge, who shares how the IWSC helps shape the emerging Low & No category.
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