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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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IWSC Wine Judging in China: judges’ deliberations
This week our series of 2024 Global Judging events continued in China. Our team of international judges headed to Xinjiang to taste nearly 300 Chinese wines in situ and to meet local wine producers. We caught up with our experts to hear their thoughts on the quality of the wines tasted.
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IWSC reveals medal results of 2024 Austrian Wine Judging
Last week the IWSC headed to Vienna for our second Austrian Wine Judging. The panels tasted more than 350 entries and today, we are delighted to reveal the medal results.
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IWSC 2024 Wine Judging in Austria: judges' deliberations
After another excellent judging in Austria, we caught up with our experts to hear about their highlights and what styles and grapes surprised them.
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The Winning Formula: Agnieszka Swiecka
In the final instalment of our interview series with past winners of the Sommelier of the Year competition, we talk to last year’s champion, Agnieszka Swiecka, Head of Wine at Mount St. Restaurant and The Audley in Mayfair.
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Spirit news
IWSC reveals shortlists for 2024 Spirits Producer Trophies
Following the IWSC Spirits judging, we are delighted to announce the shortlists for our coveted 2024 Spirits Producer Trophies.
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The Winning Formula: Vincent Gasnier MS
In the third instalment of our interview series with past winners of the UK Sommelier of the Year competition, we talk to veteran Wine Consultant Vincent Gasiner MS, whose clients include the Soho House group, on falling in love with wine while working in Paris, why prepping for the SOTY is like training for a marathon, and how winning can turn you into a TV star and published author
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The Winning Formula: Claire Thevenot MS
In the second instalment of our interview series with past winners of the Sommelier of the Year competition, we talk to industry veteran Claire Thevenot MS, founder of French wine importer Vins-Clairs, about how her mentor, Gérard Basset, helped to steer her towards success, what it felt like becoming the first French female Master Sommelier, and turning weaknesses into strengths
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IWSC Judges: South Africa has a bright future in the global market
After the recent IWSC Wine Judging in South Africa, our international experts sat down to discuss the unique qualities of South African wines, their future on the global stage and offer their advice to producers.
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The Winning Formula: Vincenzo Arnese
In the first of a new interview series with past winners of the UK Sommelier of the Year competition, we chat to Vinenzo Arnese, Director of Wine at Raffles at The OWO, about how he caught the wine bug at 17, his top tips for preparing for the competition, and the secret to being a successful sommelier.
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IWSC Judges: Margaret River proves itself as a top-tier wine region
The IWSC recently headed to Western Australia for its second Wine Judging in Margaret River. Following the judging, our international experts sat down to discuss the potential of Western Australian wines and their future on the global stage.
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