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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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Wine Communicator Of The Year 2017 Shortlist Announced!

IWSC are pleased to announce this years shortlist for Wine Communicator Of The Year!Ian D'Agata, Ben Stephenson, Joe Fattorini, Olly Smith & Mariano Braga are all in the running to win the prestigious Wine Communicator OTY Award for their contributions and knowledge in the wine industry.

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New on our website - You can now clone your entries from previous years!

We have now updated our website so the entry process will be even easier for you!If you wish to re-enter some of your products, you can now clone them. 

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Achievement Awards accepting nominations

IWSC is now receiving nominations for this year's Achievement Awards!The deadline for all nominations is 5th February 2017.

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Early Bird Sale - 10% off !

The IWSC are pleased to announce we are now accepting entries to next year's competition!  As an extra incentive and to help with your January blues, we are offering 10% off all entries until 31st January 2017. To take advantage of the early- bird sale all you need to do is complete your registration and payment by January 31st. The discount will be automatically applied.

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Christmas Sticker & Artwork Sale - 20% OFF

The IWSC wishes you a Merry Christmas! To celebrate, we offer you 20% off all stickers and artwork with the Christmas code 'XMAS20'.Head over here to order!

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IWSC 2017 Deadlines

The deadlines for the 2017 International Wine & Spirit Competition are now announced. Head here to see the deadlines.

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‘Madeira Man’ Chris Blandy named new IWSC President

The International Wine and Spirits Competition have appointed Chris Blandy as their new president. Chris, CEO of Blandy’s Wines and its seventh generation owner will officially take up the prestigious position from November 17th.

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The International Wine & Spirit Competition award the industry's finest at Annual Awards Banquet

On the evening of 16th November 2016, London’s Guildhall played host to the 47th annual International Wine and Spirit Competition’s (IWSC) Awards Banquet. The evening marks the culmination of a 365 day campaign establishing the world’s finest wines and spirits and reward true excellence in the industry. Last night’s winners included the likes of Aldi UK, McGuigan Wines and Marks and Spencer, to name a few.

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2016 Shortlists Announced

We're delighted to announce the Shortlists for all Producer, Importer, Retailer and Achievement Award categories for 2016!  2016 sees the introduction of a number of new awards including Supermarket of the Year, Innovator of the Year and Retail Wine/Spirits Buyer of the Year. We will be announcing and presenting the winners of each category at the IWSC Annual Awards Banquet on November 16th at Guildhall, London.

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Australia & New Zealand Wine Results Announced, along with Final Wine Trophies!

After 7 months of tasting, the International Wine & Spirit Competition judges have finally finished deliberating, sipping and sniffing in order that we can announce the final wine trophies, along with the wine results for New Zealand and Australia.

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