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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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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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IWSC news
IWSC Wine and Spirits Judging in Georgia: judges' deliberations
Kicking off our 2025 Global Judging events, we headed to Georgia for the IWSC Wine and Spirits Judging in the country. Following the first 2 days of judging, we caught up with the panel to find out their highlights so far.
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Spirit news
Richard Paterson OBE on how to win IWSC gold: It’s all about harmony
In this Spirits edition of the IWSC Insider, we speak to our Judging Committee member Richard Paterson OBE about Whisky trends, how to win an IWSC gold, and how the IWSC drives quality across the global spirits industry.
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Wine news
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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IWSC news
IWSC 2024 Producer Trophy Results Announced
After a fantastic night of celebration at the iconic Roundhouse for the IWSC’s 2024 Producer Trophy announcements – discover all the evening’s worthy winners
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IWSC news
IWSC 2024 Awards Celebration: photo gallery
View and download images from our 2024 Awards Celebration at the iconic Roundhouse, London.
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Spirit news
Melita Kiely - winner of IWSC 2025 Spirits Communicator Trophy
Following the shortlist announcement, the IWSC is excited to reveal the winner of its 2025 Spirits Communicator Trophy. Congratulations to Melita Kiely!
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