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The IWSC 2012 Retail Wine Buyer of the Year Trophy Shortlist Announced
The International Wine & Spirit Competition is pleased to announce The IWSC 2012 Retail Wine Buyer of the Year 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. Lidl Marks & Spencer Waitrose Sainsbury’s Tesco
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The IWSC in the spotlight on ITV's ‘This Morning’ TV show
IWSC award-winners were featured on the popular ITV magazine show ‘This Morning’, on Thursday 21 January. With an average audience of 1.5 million viewers every day, the TV show is one of the UK's most popular chat shows on British national television.
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IWSC celebrates best year yet for South African wines
The IWSC is celebrating its biggest and best year yet for South African wines
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The undervalued red Rioja
When talking about ageworthy wines from classic regions, Bordeaux, Rhone, Burgundy and California come to mind, and rightly so. But one wine which always seems to be forgotten is Rioja.
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Cooley seeks to use IWSC success to boost US sales
Ireland’s Cooley Distillery is looking to boost sales in the US following success at the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) in London, where their brands picked up eight gold medals. “The Irish whiskey industry is in rude health. There are opportunities in many markets around the world where Irish whiskey exports are benefitting from the industry’s collective success but the US market in
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An interview with Ryan Chetiyawardana
The man behind some of the world’s most acclaimed bars of the last decade, Ryan Chetiyawardana was crowned IWSC Spirits Communicator 2019
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IWSC spirits judging complete, wine judging starts this week
This year’s wine judging is set to begin at The China Exchange in London from 4 August with tasting sessions for Northern Hemisphere wines
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Best Barolo for winter sipping
One of the big-hitters of the Old World, Barolo is among the finest – perhaps the finest – wine to come from Italy. Discover which seven Barolos took home IWSC medals this year.
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Top six vermouths from around the world
Vermouth has been in and out of fashion for hundreds of years, but is currently enjoying something of a renaissance. Here are six top-rated vermouths from the 2020 IWSC, from a range of countries and styles.
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Top Californian red wines
When it comes to California, UK wine lovers are well catered for at the very top and bottom ends of the market. But what about in between? Here are some of the best Californian red wines you’ll find, from £20-£80
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Aldi and Waitrose win Wine and Spirit Supermarket of the Year awards from the IWSC
The role of the supermarket as the gatekeeper to consumers’ drinking choices cannot be underestimated, and these two UK shops have raised the stakes in what is possible in drinks retailing.
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ProWein 2022: Tempting tastings and unmissable events
After a three-year hiatus, ProWein – the world’s largest drinks trade show – is back with a bang in May, hosting over 5,500 wine and spirits producers from 60 countries under one roof. Taking place at the Messe Düsseldorf from 15-17 May, the fair’s director, Bastian Mingers, is keen to make up for lost time. “As a show organiser, three years without physical interaction is
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IWSC unveils the winners of the Limited edition, Redesign / rebrand and Traditional design categories for its 2022 Design Awards
Following the recent judging of our 2022 Design Awards, the IWSC is delighted to share the winners of this year’s awards, as well as the designs which were highly commended by our panel of judges.
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Alternative drinks
IWSC announces shortlist for new Low & No and RTD Trophies
Recognising the growing popularity as well as the increasing quality of entries into its Low & No and RTD categories, the IWSC is delighted to announce the shortlists for two new trophies
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Shortlist for IWSC's Old Vine Trophy announced
Following the completition of its 2022 wine judging, the IWSC is delighted to share the shortlist for its Old Vine Trophy, created in partnership with the Old Vine Conference.
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Wine award entrant bottle collection at Wine Paris
Continuously looking for ways to support entrants to our awards, the IWSC is offering visitors and exhibitors attending February’s Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris the opportunity to ‘drop off’ bottles entered to its 2023 wine awards
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IWSC announces medal results of 2024 Wine Judging in Margaret River
Following an eventful week of tasting hundreds of Western Australian entries and visiting local wine producers, the IWSC is thrilled to announce the results of its 2024 Wine Judging in Margaret River.
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The Conversion Group invests in Académie du Vin Library
The Conversion Group is pleased to announce a major investment in the Académie du Vin Library, a newly launched publishing house specialising in wine writing of the past, present and future
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The world of co-operatives
If you're a small wine producer from a classic region and want to carry on the family tradition but already have a full-time job, one attractive and immensely practical solution is to join the local winemaking co-operative.
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Shortlist announced for The Distil Trophy for Retail Spirits Buyer of the Year Trophy sponsored by Brintex
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
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Global wine legend awarded prestigious IWSC title - 2012
THE International Wine and Spirit Competition’s coveted ‘Communicator of the Year’, backed by Veronafiere, has been awarded to one of America’s greatest living sommeliers, who is also the star of a cult film devoted to wine. Charlie Arturaola, voted ‘one of the best 10 palates in the United States’ by the American Sommelier Association beat off competition from around the world to win the
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IWSC to hold exclusive tasting at LiWF
The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), is once again showcasing a range of events and exclusive tastings at the London International Wine and Spirit Fair (17th-19th May 2011). Click here to view the tasting schedule. Events and press announcements will take place throughout the three days on the IWSC stand located at G25 at Excel Conference Centre, London. Highlights taking place
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Save money on shipping with bottle collection at ProWein
The IWSC is calling all producers to enter now and bring your bottles to ProWein 2018, where the IWSC will be offering bottle collection at its stand to help entrants save money on shipping
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Fortified Wine Producer 2019: Bodegas Fundador
With a history dating back to 1730, Bodegas Fundador has had time to perfect its fortified wine production
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Meet the maker: Tommy Grimshaw, Langham Wine Estate
Tommy Grimshaw, one of the youngest winemakers in the UK, is taking over as head winemaker at Langham Wine Estate
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