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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
IWSC Wine Judging in Austria: Reflections After Day One
Inspiring, eye-opening and energising. That’s how one judge described their experience on the opening day of IWSC wine judging in Austria.
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IWSC news
IWSC 2025 Results: A Stellar Year for the Alternative Drinks Category
Today, Wednesday 28th May, sees the results of the IWSC’s Alternative Drinks categories released to the public. Thie 2025 winners come from 36 countries across Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Americas with one rare 99 point gold medal awarded.
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Wine news
IWSC 2025 wine results announced
The IWSC is proud to unveil the 2025 wine results, following two weeks of dedicated judging by a panel of global experts.
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Wine news
The Secret to Breaking Into the UK Wine Scene: Sommeliers and the IWSC
To succeed in the UK drinks market, you need more than a great wine - you need the right advocates. The IWSC has spent decades building strong relationships with this influential community, helping producers like you get noticed - and poured - in the right places.
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Spirit news
Dawn Davies MW: The Art of Objective Spirits Evaluation
As Head Buyer at Speciality Drinks and member of IWSC's Spirits Judging Committee, Dawn Davies MW shares insights into maintaining objectivity in spirits evaluation.
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Wine news
Elizabeth Kelly MW: It's important to stay impartial when you encounter your favourite type of wine
Product Development Manager at Tesco and IWSC Judge Elizabeth Kelly MW shares her systematic approach to impartial wine evaluation
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Alternative drinks
Narmeen Kamran: Maintaining Objectivity in Alternative Drinks Evaluation
As Managing Director of Desert Island Events and IWSC's Alternative Drinks judge Narmeen Kamran shares her systematic approach to impartial drinks evaluation.
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Wine news
IWSC Global Judging 2025: Conegliano Valdobbiadene Producer Trophy winner announced
Discover the top Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore producer of 2025, organised in cooperation with the Consorzio di Tutela del Prosecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene.
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Wine news
IWSC Emerging Talent Awards: The entrepreneur elevating the wine industry
Jessica Summer has been crowned the IWSC Emerging Talent in Wine 2025. As the founder of Mouse & Grape, Jessica is reshaping the way consumers experience the art of cheese and wine pairing, building a brand rooted in authenticity, innovation, and customer connection.
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Spirit news
Announcing the winner of the 2025 IWSC Emerging Talent in Spirits Award
Today we are pleased to announce the winner of the IWSC Emerging Talent in Spirits Award. This year's winner is an entrepreneur who founded her business in 2018 who was commended by the judges for her energy, broad involvement in the business.
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