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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 Announces Wine Communicator of the Year

The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) reveals the winner for its ‘Wine Communicator of the Year 2016’ award, which is sponsored by Italian wine fair, Vinitaly. 

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Spirit news

New mixer categories added for 2016

Following the huge success of the Gin & Tonic and Bloody Mary mixer awards, we have once again teamed up with Fever Tree Mixers to add two brand new categories to the competition – Best Vodka & Tonic, and Best Vodka & Mediterranean Tonic.

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IWSC news

Vinitaly

Italy's most important wine show celebrates 50 years: and as a celebration, many events will be promoting wine in Verona.Find the IWSC in Vininternational Stand D/2

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Wine news

Vinisud

VINISUD is the showcase for the world’s leading wine region, the Mediterranean, which on its own accounts for more than 50% of world output.Once again, the IWSC will be attending Vinisud in 2016.

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IWSC news

Get lucky this St Patrick’s Day with The IWSC’s pick of the bunch!

With St Patrick’s Day around the corner, draw on the luck of the Irish with these award winning whiskeys selected by drinks expert, Ewan Lacey, ‎General Manager at the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC).

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IWSC news

The International Wine & Spirit Competition is now open for entries.

Enter today for your chance to win a coveted IWSC Award. As well as receiving a marketing kit and full PR support, winning wines and spirits are showcased at international trade events. Read more to find out about our brand new website.

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The IWSC win 'Best Awards Event' and 'Awards Event of the Year'

2015 saw the IWSC team pick up not just one, but two awards for the prestigious Annual Awards Banquet which is held at the spectacular Guildhall in London. 

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IWSC news

IWSC Awards Banquet

The International Wine & Spirit Competition hosts annual awards banquet at London’s Guildhall  and reveals top trophy winners.   The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) announced the winners of 2015 at its Annual Awards Banquet which took place at the Guildhall, London, last night. Big winners on the night included South Africa’s Kanonkop Wine Estate, Marks & Spencer, Kent’s Gusbourne Estate and London Wine

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Wine news

2016 President

The International Wine & Spirit Competition Announce 2016 President   Today The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) announce their 2016 President: Matteo Bruno Lunelli, C.E.O. of Ferrari Winery and of the Lunelli Group.    Every year the President is carefully selected from all over the globe by IWSC board members and must be considered to be an influential figure in the world of wines

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IWSC releases the coveted shortlists for the 2015 Trophy Awards

Today (Oct 6 th ) sees the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) announce the shortlist for the 2015 Trophy Awards. For a full update on nominees and selected candidates for the awards, that celebrate exceptional achievements and contributions to the world of wine and spirts, please visit  www.iwsc.net  . The Retail Award category shortlists announced today are: Retail Wine Buyer of the Year, Online

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