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TOP OF THE POPS Bubbles flourish in the 2015 IWSC French and Italian results   To celebrate the start of Vinexpo on Sunday 14th June, the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) has today released the 2015 medal results for  France and Italy  from this year’s competition.    France regained its position at the top of the Northern Hemisphere medal table after losing out to

The International Wine & Spirit Competition is pleased to announce the shortlist for The Distil Trophy for Retail Spirits Buyer of the Year Trophy sponsored by Brintex. Congratulations to all the finalists below. The award winner will be announced at the IWSC Awards and Banquet on the 14th November at London’s Guildhall. Tesco Lidl Marks & Spencer Waitrose

FAMILY-OWNED distiller William Grant & Sons, producers of Glenfiddich, Grant’s and Balvenie, was announced ‘Distiller of the Year’ at the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) awards banquet.   The independent distiller scooped 54 medals and four trophies in the Oscars of the spirits’ world, seeing off competition from around the world to be awarded the sought-after title.   As well as winning the

As IWSC President Sir George Fistonich passes the baton to his successor, we spoke to him about his past year as President, the wine world, and his thoughts on the future

For a full list of 2011 Northern Hemisphere Results -  click here   There were some surprising results from the International Wine and Spirit Competition 2011 Northern Hemisphere Judging with Greece scooping Gold (Best in Class) for its Chardonnay from Producer Ktima Pavlidis. The country also took home 1 Gold, 9 Silver (Best in Class), 20 Silver and 31 Bronze awards.   Another surprise winner was

What a year it's been for Alsace's La Cave des Vignerons de Pfaffenheim. We spoke to its Wine and Vineyard Director about how hard work in the vineyard pays dividends.

Although one of the most traditional wine categories, port producers are encouraging people to drink its top-rated style - vintage port - much younger to take advantage of its power and explosive fruit.

Portugal is one of the most underappreciated wine countries, given the value and quality on offer. Here is the pick of Portuguese reds from the 2020 IWSC Northern Hemisphere tasting

Perhaps the most famous grape variety of them all, there are very few wine regions where Chardonnay’s presence has not been not felt. Here are 15 of the best Chardonnays from around the world

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.

The IWSC recently headed to Austria for its second Wine Judging in the country. After the judging, our international experts sat down to discuss the unique qualities of Austrian wines and share their advice to help Austrian producers break into the UK market.

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Frances Horder, competitions director of the International Wine & Spirits Competition, is currently braving 40°C-plus temperatures in Paarl, South Africa, organising logistics. That’s because – for the first time ever – the IWSC will be judging South African wines in South Africa.   “Three years ago we were looking to expand the competition and decided to judge American wines in America – a sort of

The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) is offering  FREE  shipping of entries back to the competition cellars in the UK to companies exhibiting at ProWein, who enter the 2011 Competition.   The offer is open to Northern Hemisphere Wines (Canada, Germany, Austria and Italy only).   Four bottles (of wine or spirit) per entry can be dropped off at the Schenker Stand ( Hall

International Wine & Spirit Competition announces 2013 Winners A Vintage Year for England The  International Wine and Spirit Competition  (IWSC) widely acknowledged as the most prestigious and independent contest of its type in the world, has announced the winners from its rigorous judging: the tastings last seven months with over  300 judges  from 30 countries. The winners were announced at last night’s awards ceremony held

New World Wines scored highly in this year’s International Wine & Spirit Competition with Australia and New Zealand, no exception, 10 trophies were awarded in total to the Australasian contenders. Judges awarded medals to a huge variety of styles recognising the diversity of winemaking in these regions.  Australia yielded a mix of larger, established wineries alongside smaller boutique wineries. Bethany Wines, a family winery from

The International Wine & Spirit Competition is delighted to announce the Importer trophy shortlist. Congratulations to all the finalists below. The award winner will be announced at the IWSC Awards and Banquet on the 14th November at London’s Guildhall.   Eurowines Awin Barratt Siegel John E Fells & Sons Seckford Wine Agencies

The International Wine & Spirit Competition is delighted to announce the Blogger of the Year shortlist. Congratulations to all the finalists below. The award winner will be announced at the IWSC Awards and Banquet on the 14 th  November at London’s Guildhall. Alice Feiring -  www.alicefeiring.com   Gregory Dal Piaz - Snooth  www.Snooth.com   Helen McGinn - Knackered Mothers Wine Club  www.knackeredmotherswineclub.blogspot.com   Ilkka Sirèn 

It’s World Vegan Month, and with the ever-increasing take-up of veganism, we look at what makes a wine vegan and 30 best vegan-friendly award-winning wines

The pivotal moment for Chilean red wine came in a 2004 tasting in Berlin when two Chilean wines were voted in first and second place ahead of some of the most heralded wines from France and Italy. Discover which Chilean reds wowed the IWSC judges this year.