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2022 Wine Judging - deliberations from our judges #5

Following the end of another busy day of judging, we caught up with Sarah Abbott MW to find out how the judging across her panels went...

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2022 Wine Judging – deliberations from our judges #3

As we round up day 3 of our 2022 wine judging, we catch up with Wine Judging Committee member, John Hoskins MW to talk all things France.

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2022 Wine Judging - deliberations from our judges #14

Wrapping up our final day of judging, Sarah Abbott MW was overseeing the wines from emerging regions and smaller wine producing regions. She shares her thoughts on the last day of tasting:

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Catching up with Jane Anson, the IWSC's 2023 Wine Communicator

Following our recent announcement of Jane Anson as the recipient of our 2023 Wine Communicator Trophy, we caught up with her to discover what kept her away from our Awards Dinner and what else has been keeping her busy.

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IWSC reveals shortlist for 2023 Wine Distributor Trophy

Each year the IWSC recognises individual drinks, awarding gold, silver and bronze medals to wines at its annual wine judging. Looking beyond the bottles, the IWSC is also keen to recognise the creativity of the companies that bring these drinks to the consumer. The businesses that import and distribute these bottles. These companies are distinguished by our Business Awards.

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IWSC announces the winner of it's 2023 Wine Supermarket Trophy

Sharing the winner of the IWSC's 2023 Wine Supermarket award, discover the supermarket which has been awarded this year's trophy...

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2023 Wine Judging - deliberations from our judges - days 3 & 4

This week our judges have been tasting the exciting wines that are being produced in Asia. Find out which wines have really stood out to our judges.

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Lanchester Wines win IWSC 2023 Green Wine Initiative Trophy

We are pleased to announce the winner of our 2023 Green Wine Initiative Trophy - Lanchester Wines.

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IWSC Wine Judging in Georgia: medal results revealed

The IWSC is delighted to announce the winners of our 2024 Wine Judging in Georgia.

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IWSC 2024 Wine Judging. Judges' deliberations on South American wines

After two days of judging wines from all across South America, we caught up with our judges to find out their highlights and see which styles stood out the most

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IWSC announces shortlist for 2024 Wine Communicator Trophy

After considering nearly 20 applications from brilliant communicators from across the world, the IWSC is delighted to share the shortlist for its 2024 Wine Communicator Trophy.

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IWSC Wine and Spirits Judging in Georgia: judges' deliberations

Kicking off our 2025 Global Judging events, we headed to Georgia for the IWSC Wine and Spirits Judging in the country. Following the first 2 days of judging, we caught up with the panel to find out their highlights so far.

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IWSC wine judging in Congeliano Valdobbiadene: Judges Deliberations

This week we’ve been in Italy for our third Global Judging event of the 2025 Awards, held in partnership with the Consorzio Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG.

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THAT’S A WRAP!

THAT’S A WRAP! The IWSC Announce Trophy Results Award-winning film director ,  Francis Ford Coppola wins prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) Trophy for his wine. It is not only the Hollywood A-lists in front of the screen such as Brangelina that are producing quality wine. Renowned American film director, producer and screenwriter Francis Ford Coppola best known for films including  The Godfather Trilogy

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IWSC Market Insight: future-proofing the wine category for Gen Z and Millennial drinkers

New research commissioned by Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris into inter-generational wine consumption highlights a stark shift in consumer behaviour. Cat Lomax shares some insight into the trends we should expect to see in the coming years...

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Discover the secrets of the world's leading wine experts

THERE’S an opportunity this month <July 17> to discover  the secrets of the world’s top wine professionals at a one-off tasting with  Ewan Lacey , hosted by the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC). Wine expert Ewan, who appears on Channel 4’s  Cookery  School,  will host a tasting of some of the world’s best wines – all of them award winners at this year’s competition

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New Zealand Wine Enjoys Unprecedented Success at Major Global Competition

New Zealand wine has shone brightly on the world stage with an extraordinary result in the UK-based 2011 International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC). New Zealand won a phenomenal 305 awards including 18 gold medals, 15 of which were 'Best in Class'. This tally of medals beats New Zealand's previous record of 11 golds in 2008 and the competition average of 4.9 gold medals per

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Wine Communicator Of The Year 2017 Shortlist Announced!

IWSC are pleased to announce this years shortlist for Wine Communicator Of The Year!Ian D'Agata, Ben Stephenson, Joe Fattorini, Olly Smith & Mariano Braga are all in the running to win the prestigious Wine Communicator OTY Award for their contributions and knowledge in the wine industry.

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Wine Communicator of the Year nominee: Rob Buckhaven

We find out more about Buckhaven’s career so far, including early memories of reading Oz Clarke’s books, and a particularly embarrassing moment with a stainless steel tank

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Diversity of Italian wine celebrated in IWSC results

Italy has proved itself once again as one of the most diverse and exciting wine regions of the world in the IWSC's latest release of results

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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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Sparkling Wine Trophy Winner, 2020: Black Chalk Classic Brut 2016

Now at its new home on the Fullerton Estate in Hampshire, Black Chalk's Winemaker and CEO Jacob Leadley tells us how 2020 produced an excellent vintage and his big plans for the brand in the future.

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IWSC reveals the shortlist for its 2021 Wine Producer Awards

Following the completion of 2021’s wine judging, the IWSC has unveiled the shortlisted producers for its annual Wine Producer Awards categories

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2022 Wine Judging - deliberations from our judges #8

This year was a first for the IWSC specially selected sparkling wine experts selected for two days of judging worldwide sparkling wines. We caught up with our newest Wine Judging Committee member and Master of Wine, Essi Avellan.

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2022 Wine Judging - deliberations from our judges #13

Joining us today to oversee the  panels tasting wines from Spain and Portugal, we caught up with Master of Wine and IWSC Wine Judging Committee member, Mick O'Connell.

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