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IWSC 2024 Wine Judging. Judges’ deliberations on Italian wines
After two excellent weeks of wine judging, the IWSC 2024 Wine Judging in London has come to a close with two days of Italian wines co-chaired by Mick O’Connell MW and Alistair Cooper MW. We sat down with our judges to find out their highlights on the final few days of the judging.
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IWSC 2024 Wine Judging in Margaret River: judges' deliberations
For the second year in a row, the IWSC has taken its judging to Margaret River. After another excellent period of tasting and rating wines from Western Australia, the judging panel shared their highlights.
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IWSC reveals shortlists for 2024 Global Wine Producer Trophies
The IWSC is delighted to announce the shortlists for its inaugural 2024 Global Wine Producer Trophies.
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IWSC reveals shortlist for its 2024 Green Wine Initiative
The IWSC Green Wine Initiative Trophy recognises the myriad of ways winemakers are shifting their production methods and viticulture practises to be more sustainable. Discover our 2024 shortlist.
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IWSC 2025 Wine & Spirits Judging in Georgia: medal results revealed
Following our first Global Judging of 2025, we are delighted to reveal the medal-winning wines & spirits from Georgia and Armenia.
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IWSC Wine Judging in Franciacorta: Medal results revealed
Last week, our second Global Judging event of the 2025 season took place in Franciacorta, Italy. The event was held in partnership with the Franciacorta Consortium at their base in Erbusco.
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Shortlist announced for Wine Communicator of the Year 2018
A raft of talented nominees went forward for one of the industry’s most sought after accolades - the IWSC Wine Communicator of the Year 2018, sponsored by Veronafiere
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Wine Communicator of the Year nominee: Mariano Braga
The IWSC catches up with Wine Communicator nominee Mariano Braga to find out more about his impressive career in wine
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Wine Communicator of the Year nominee: Tom Cannavan
Wine Communicator nominee Tom Cannavan tells the IWSC about his journey into wine, favourite regions, and the highlights of his career
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The 2018 IWSC Wine Communicator of the Year celebration
Tom Cannavan was presented with the 2018 IWSC Wine Communicator of the Year award on Saturday night at Vinitaly’s dramatic opening dinner in Verona.
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Clara Rubin: Outstanding Achievement in the Wine Industry
Clara Rubin co-created and wrote the first-of-its-kind wine-service education programme, Veraison
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Riedel to sponsor Wine Importer of the Year Trophy
As exclusive glassware partner of the IWSC, Riedel has also been announced as official sponsor of the Wine Importer of the Year award
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Top-rated IWSC wines showcased at Wine Paris
Ten wines from regions all over France were available for tasting by thousands of trade visitors at Wine Paris
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Wine trade rallies around South Africa in new campaign
People across the world will raise a toast to South Africa this weekend, as Wines of South Africa launches a new social media campaign
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Local South African wine company signs international exclusive with IWSC
WS Media, publishers of the highly popular e-zine Wine Extra and organisers of The Wine Show, have signed an exclusive agreement to be the South African media partner of the prominent International Wine and Spirits Competition. The agreement gives TWS Media exclusive access to IWSC judging sessions, tastings and results announcements. In addition, TWS Media will also be showcased by the IWSC on various
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International Wine & Spirit Competition announces tasting changes for 2011
Noted as the world’s most prestigious, independent wine competition, the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), is now accepting entries from all countries for 2011. With an unrivalled reputation for the rigor and validity of its judging process, the IWSC is proud to be the only competition of its kind that conducts a fully blind tasting where judges see only numbered glasses, followed by
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The International Wine & Spirit Competition is now open for entries.
Enter today for your chance to win a coveted IWSC Award. As well as receiving a marketing kit and full PR support, winning wines and spirits are showcased at international trade events. Read more to find out about our brand new website.
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IWSC announces its Wine Supermarket of the Year 2022 shortlist
The IWSC Wine Supermarket of the Year award was created to recognise the supermarkets innovating and adapting to a rapidly changing market as well as excelling in communicating its wine offer to its customers.
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2022 Wine Judging - deliberations from our judges #10
After a few days away, he’s back. Overseeing our New Zealand judging, we hear from Dirceu Vianna Junior MW on how the day panned out…
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2022 Wine Judging - deliberations from our judges #12
Overseeing the judging of Italian wines today we hear from Alistair Cooper MW about how the day has gone.
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The IWSC announces new Green Wine Initiative accolade
Ahead of the launch of Green Wine Future’s 2022 conference, the IWSC, together with Green Wine Future, is proud to share news of a new international sustainability accolade.
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IWSC announces the winner of it's 2023 Wine Distributor Trophy
Following the announcement of the 2023 shortlist for it's Wine Distributor Trophy, host David Kermode shares 2023 winner of the IWSC’s Wine Distributor Trophy.
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Judges’ Pick-of-the-Bunch: White Wine Bronzes
An IWSC Bronze medal is nothing to sniff at, read on to find out which white wines, regions and varieties caught our judges attention.
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Judge profile: Mariano Braga
Mariano Braga is a wine writer and sommelier who has worked as a journalist, wine critic and judge, restaurant owner and wine educator over the last 16 years
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Alex Hunt MW: Judging wine well is a curious and fascinating challenge
As Purchasing Director at Berkmann Wine Cellars and member of IWSC's Wine Judging Committee, Alex Hunt MW explores the complex skill set required for excellence in wine evaluation.
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