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Waitrose & International Wine & Spirit Competition Search For Next Rising Star
Waitrose and the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) have started their 2014 worldwide search to find the next big star in the wine industry, for the annual Julian Brind Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement. The late Julian Brind MW, was a leading light in the wine trade and an integral part of the Waitrose wine team for over forty years. The award was
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Award Winning Wines for Everyone
AWARD WINNING WINES FOR EVERYONE THE IWSC ANNOUNCE RESULTS OF THE 2014 NORTHERN HEMISPHERE JUDGING Today the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) announced the winning wines from the Northern Hemisphere, with results showing that supermarkets and convenience stores are leading the way with their affordable own brands. The IWSC promotes the quality and excellence of the world’s best wines, spirits and liqueurs. Medals featured
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IWSC Releases Northern Hemisphere Wine Results
IWSC Releases Northern Hemisphere Wine Results Italian wine producers topped the medal leader board inthis year's International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC),as the Northern Hemisphere results were announced today at the London Wine Fair. Italy were awarded 780 medals, overtaking last year’s reigning winner, France (765 medals).France however achieved the most Gold and Gold Outstanding medals, winning 20 Gold and 13 Gold Outstanding.
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IWSC Results Uncover Emerging Wine Trends
IWSC Results Uncover Emerging Wine Trends International Wine & Spirit Competition expert Ewan Lacey shares his views on these intriguing results Today saw the announcement of the International Wine and Spirit Competition’s (IWSC) Northern Hemisphere results at the London Wine Fair. Widely acknowledged as the most prestigious contest of its type in the world, IWSC General Manager, Ewan Lacey gives his wine predictions
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The International Wine and Spirit Competition
he International Wine and Spirit Competition Results Announcement and Tastings at the 2014 London Wine Fair The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), has announced its tasting schedule for this year’s London Wine Fair. Now in its 34th year, the event held at Olympia London will run from 2nd - 4th June and will host a variety of exhibitors, with an array of wines
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IWSC to Host ‘The World of Wines Experience’ at BBC Good Food Show London
IWSC to Host ‘The World of Wines Experience’ at BBC Good Food Show London #worldofwines The International Wine & Spirit Competition has announced its plans to host ‘The World of Wines Experience’ at this year’s BBC Good Food Show, London Olympia, 14 th – 16 th November 2014. The International Wine & Spirit Competition will be presenting its award winning wines at London’s biggest
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Jane Parkinson announced as 2014 Communicator of the Year
The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) has announced wine writer and presenter, Jane Parkinson, as the ‘2014 Communicator of the Year’. Sponsored by Veronafiere, the award was announced at Vinitaly’s opening Gala Dinner in Verona on Saturday 5th April. The accolade, awarded annually, highlights an individual who demonstrates exceptional contribution to increasing awareness of wine and spirits. Jane was up against some
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The International Wine and Spirit Competition Announces the Shortlist for ‘Communicator of the Year 2014’
The International Wine and Spirit Competition Announces the Shortlist for ‘Communicator of the Year 2014’ Today (11th March) sees the announcement of the International Wine & Spirit Competition’s (IWSC) shortlist for ‘Communicator of the Year’. The award, sponsored by Veronafiere was created to highlight an individual who demonstrates exceptional contribution to increasing awareness of wine and spirits. Last year the prestigious award was won by
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South Africa Showcase
WSC South Africa Showcase Trade Tasting The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) will be hosting the 2014 South African showcase tasting on Thursday 6 th February. Free to members of the wine and spirits trade, the event will be held at the Grand Roche Hotel, Paarl, South Africa. Guests will be able to sample over 200 award-winning South African wines and spirits,
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IWSC Appoints New Sales Manager
IWSC Appoints New Sales Manager The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) has announced the appointment of Eduardo Flores to the role of sales manager. Eduardo has a wealth of experience in marketing and business development. He joins from Decanter where he managed a sales portfolio of over 2000 wine producers across 18 countries. Eduardo Flores said, “I am thrilled to be
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