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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

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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Wine news

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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Wine news

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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Wine news

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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Wine news

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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Wine news

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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Spirit news

Kentucky Whiskey judges: "We look forward to working with some of the greatest palates in the world"

Ahead of the IWSC North American Whiskey & RTD Judging in Kentucky, we caught up with our US-based judges to hear about whiskey trends and to find out what they will be looking for when tasting entries in Kentucky.

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IWSC news

IWSC takes ownership of the UK Sommelier of the Year competition

We are thrilled to announce that starting in 2024, the IWSC will host the UK Sommelier of the Year – a leading competition for wine hospitality professionals

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