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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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New RTD Producer Trophy and Low & No Producer Trophy winners announced

With increasing market share, the IWSC created new trophies recognising the popular RTD and Low & No categories. Discover the winners here.

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Piper-Heidsieck awarded the IWSC’s 2022 Sparkling Wine Producer Trophy

With their expressive wines, impressive commitment to sustainability and constant desire to innovate, Champagne house Piper-Heidsieck are the worthy winners of this year’s IWSC 2022 Sparkling Wine Producer Trophy, sponsored by Denomination Design.

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Jane Anson announced as winner of the IWSC 2023 Wine Communicator Trophy

Having recently shared its shortlist for this year’s Wine Communicator Trophy, sponsored by Vinitaly, the IWSC is delighted to announce the winner of this prestigious accolade.

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Mark Gillespie named IWSC’s 2023 Spirits Communicator

Following the recent announcement of the shortlist for this year’s Spirits Communicator Trophy, sponsored by Chivas Brothers, the IWSC is delighted to announce the winner of this prestigious accolade.

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2022 Awards Dinner & Industry Celebration

The IWSC is looking forward to welcoming guests to its 2022 Awards Dinner & Industry Celebration at London's iconic Roundhouse.

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2022 Awards Dinner: Award Presentation Schedule

Discover the trophies to be presented on Thursday 29 September at the IWSC's Awards Dinner & Industry Celebration...

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Wine news

Georgia's new amber wave

The IWSC is delighted to be visiting Georgia this October to judge its local wines ‘in situ’. Ahead of the visit, we will be sharing some content written by Judging Committee member, and Master of Wine, Sarah Abbott.

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Wine news

IWSC to take its global awards to Georgia

The IWSC has announced it will be taking its globally respected wine awards to Georgia this October. Following its successful local judging in South Africa and Conegliano-Valdobbiadene earlier this summer, the IWSC is now inviting producers in Georgia to enter its awards.

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Spirit news

Tim Blake - Spirits Judges' Top Picks

Discover the top spirits our judges rated the highest at our recent judging...here we discover what Tim Blake, Co-Founder of Crossip Drinks marked as his top picks.

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