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Altos Planos awarded IWSC’s 2023 Agave Producer Trophy
We’re delighted to award Altos Planos the IWSC 2023 Agave Producer Trophy, sponsored by Spirits Kiosk.
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Spirit news
Ragnaud Sabourin awarded IWSC’s 2023 Brandy Producer Trophy
We’re delighted to award Ragnaud Sabourin the IWSC 2023 Brandy Producer Trophy, sponsored by Talis.
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IWSC news
IWSC 2023 Awards Celebration: Evening Schedule
We are looking forward to welcoming guests to our 2023 Awards Celebration at the iconic Roundhouse, London on Thursday 19 October. Discover the evening schedule and other important details regarding the event.
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Wine news
IWSC 2023 Wine Trophy Winners announced
Having retasted the gold-winning wines from the 2023 awards, our judges have selected the best of the best – the IWSC’s wine trophy winners.
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Wine news
IWSC’s First 2024 Global Judging to take place in Georgia
We are delighted to kick start our 2024 Wine Awards at the “cradle of winemaking”. This autumn, our international experts will be heading to Georgia to judge wines from the world’s most ancient viticultural region.
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Wine news
Forging Its Own Path: the rise of Margaret River as a fine wine destination
Following the IWSC judging in Margaret River, Australia, our international experts, Alistair Cooper MW, Beth Pearce MW, Freddy Bulmer and Melania Battiston came together to share their insights on the quality of Margaret River wines, as well as their future on the international stage.
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Wine news
IWSC announces shortlist for 2023 Old Vine Trophy
Following a prolonged judging session, our international experts have selected the shortlist of producers who are committed to preserving their heritage vineyards.
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Wine news
IWSC 2023 Green Wine Initiative Trophy: shortlist announced
Our international judges have reviewed over a dozen applications from wine brands with a strong commitment to sustainability, and we are delighted to share the shortlist.
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Wine news
IWSC reveals 2023 Wine Producer Trophies shortlists
The IWSC is delighted to announce the shortlists for its coveted 2023 Wine Producer Trophies.
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IWSC news
IWSC announces Steve Rush as the recipient of Barbados Rum Experience bursary
The IWSC is delighted to announce that Steve Rush, from the United Kingdom, has been selected as the lucky winner of our Barbados Rum Experience bursary
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