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2022 Wine Judging - deliberations from our judges #4

Another day of judging our entrants from South America and so back to our expert these regions, and Master of Wine, Ali Cooper.

IWSC news

IWSC to announce first 2018 results at London Wine Fair

Hundreds of northern hemisphere wine producers will be awarded with some of the highest accolades of the wine industry next week

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Alistair Cooper MW explains how he calibrates his palate for judging

As a member of the IWSC's Wine Judging Committee, Alistair Cooper MW shares insights into the essential process of aligning judges' palates for consistent and fair wine evaluation.

IWSC news

Manchester wine merchants crowned ‘Independent Retailer of the Year’

hangingditch, an independent wine specialist in Manchester, has scooped the prestigious title of ‘Independent Retailer of the Year’ from the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC). The eclectic store which, in the three years since it opened has already notched up a string of awards, beat off competition from around the country to win the hotly-contested title. Judges were impressed by hangingditch’s range

IWSC news

IWSC Supports M’Dala Trust

Following the successful round of the 2011 judging of South African Wine entries (in Paarl), the Competition donates wine for the M’Dala Trust Fundraising Golf Day. The M’dala Trust is an organization that provides regular and meaningful support to destitute or needy Zimbabwean pensioners resident in the Western Cape. Leon Jacobs, Chairman of the M’Dala Trust, “I write on behalf of the Trustees

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IWSC reveals shortlist for Wine Distributor of the Year award

The Wine Distributor of the Year award was created to recognise the wholesale, importer and distribution businesses leading the way in bringing consumers their favourite drinks. With recent obstacles, not limited to Brexit, shipping hiccups and covid, the businesses recognised for these awards are having to find new ways of working in a rapidly changing industry.

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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 #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 #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:

IWSC news

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.

IWSC news

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.

IWSC news

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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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 reveals the producers shortlisted for top wine trophies

IWSC unveils the final shortlists for the Wine Producer Awards, which recognise the best producers across the world.

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Sweet Wine Producer of the Year, 2020: Peller Estates

Making icewine is not easy, but when you get it right, the results are sublime. The winner of the IWSC Sweet Wine Producer of the Year is Peller Estates.

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In conversation with our 2022 Wine Communicator, Sarah Heller MW

Following our announcement last week that our Wine Communicator trophy had been awarded to Sarah Heller MW, the IWSC caught up with Sarah to find out a bit more…