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Top picks from Alsace as selected by our experts

Alsace is a diverse wine growing region. Due to a combination of ideal growing climate and varied soil types, an incomparable range of wines can be grown here, including some of the world’s finest aromatic wines.

Spirit news

Brandy Producer of the Year, 2020: Château de Pellehaut

Scratch beneath the surface and you’ll find plenty of modernity and innovation in Armagnac. And the recipient of this year’s IWSC Brandy Producer of the Year, Château de Pellehaut, is a fine example.

Wine news

Top 10 Canadian white wines

Canadian wine has made dramatic strides in the past few decades, and the country's cool climate makes it ideal for white varieties such as Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Riesling. View the top-rated bottles here

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Un vin de Crimée médaillé pour la première fois depuis 50 ans à Londres

Pour la première fois depuis 50 ans, un vin de Crimée a obtenu une médaille lors d'un concours prestigieux qui se déroule tous les ans à Londres.

Les Salon des Vins de Loire

Angers, France. Sun 5 Feb 2017 - Tue 7 Feb 2017

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Una española elegida la mejor bodega de vinos fortificados del mundo

Bodegas Fundador ha sido reconocida como la mejor bodega productora de vinos fortificados del mundo, según ha anunciado International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), conocida como los 'oscars' del vino.

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Harveys Oloroso Medium VORS logra el premio al mejor sherry de la IWSC

Harveys Very Old Oloroso Blend Medium ha sido galardonado con el ‘Award Sherry Trophy 2019’ de la International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), que lo reconoce como el mejor vino de e Jerez de la competición.

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Bodegas Fundador, reconocida por la IWSC como mejor bodega de vinos fortificados del mundo

Bodegas Fundador (fundada en 1730, la bodega más antigua de Jerez y en la actualidad parte del grupo Emperador) acaba de ser reconocida como la mejor bodega productora de vinos fortificados del mundo.

IWSC news

Pongrácz Blanc de Blancs limited edition packaging celebrates 50th anniversary of IWSC

Leading South African Méthode Cap Classique producer Pongrácz was established in 1990 in the Western Cape of South Africa

Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2023

Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles. Mon 13 Feb 2023 - Wed 15 Feb 2023

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Cantina Soave la migliore per gli inglesi

L'autunno è la stagione dei premi e delle classifiche nel mondo del vino. Quelli a cui si dà più visibilità sono quelli nazionali ma in realtà i più ambiti sono quelli che arrivano dall'estero, visto che da molti anni ormai è l'export il traino del vino italiano.

Spirit news

Liqueur Producer 2019: Distillery Merlet & Fils

Established in 1850, this family-run company knows a thing or two about distillation, spending over a century producing eaux-de-vie

IWSC news

Spirit Communicator of the Year nominee: Davin de Kergommeaux

Canadian Whisky Awards founder Davin de Kergommeaux has been writing and teaching about whisky for two decades

Salón Internacional Club Gourmets

Madrid, Spain . Sun 23 Apr 2017 - Wed 26 Apr 2017

Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2024

Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles. Mon 12 Feb 2024 - Wed 14 Feb 2024

IWSC news

Champagne Besserat de Bellefon Cuvée des Moines scoops top award in the 2011 International Wine and Spirit Competition

Lanson International, the “House of Brands” is delighted to announce that Champagne Besserat de Bellefon Cuvée des Moines Brut Millésime 2002 has for the first time been awarded Gold (Best in Class) in the 2011 International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC).   In addition to the success of the Cuvée des Moines wine, other winners in the IWSC include; Lanson Rose Label Brut Rosé NV

Sud de France Tasting 2018

Manchester Square, London. Mon 11 Jun 2018

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Two international awards for local producer La Mare Wine Estate

Tim Crowley, Managing Director, expressed his immense pride in Jordi, Andrew, and the entire team for their outstanding achievements. He emphasised the significance of the IWSC recognition, stating that it significantly elevates La Mare Wine Estate’s profile as a reputable artisan producer on the global stage.

IWSC news

IWSC names Château de Lacquy winner of its 2022 Brandy Producer Trophy

The winner of this year’s IWSC Brandy Producer Trophy, sponsored by Talis, is the oldest family estate in Armagnac, Château de Lacquy.  

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The Wine Pilgrim at Sud de France

My friends at the IWSC have sent me a link to their post on the award-winning wines (from the south of France) at the Sud-de-France annual tasting event, showcasing some amazing wines from this region, including a fantastic chardonnay from Limoux by Paul Mas, which carries subtle notes of toasted brioche, overlayed on fresh peach and melon.

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Tres medallas de plata para Yzaguirre

Nos dicen por el pinganillo que a Yzaguirre le han caído tres medallas de plata en los premios IWSC (de la International Wine & Spirit Competition), celebrada en Londres recientemente.

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Adega de Palmela arrecada mais duas medalhas

O concurso IWSC, The International Wine Spirits Competition galardoou os vinhos Adega de Palmela Reserva Branco 2015 e o Moscatel de Setúbal 10 com medalha de bronze.

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Intervista all'IWSC Italian Wine Producer of the Year 2016: Fattoria La Vialla

Abbiamo intervistato Antonio Lo Franco, uno dei titolari dell’azienda Fattoria La Vialla, vincitrice del premio Italian Wine Producer of the Year 2016 alla prestigiosa International Wine & Spirit Competition di Londra.

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Riconoscimento d’oro per La Montina Franciacorta all’International Wine and Spirit Competition 2019

Medaglia d’Oro per il Franciacorta Millesimato Brut 2011 dall’etichetta dorata della storica cantina di Monticelli Brusati (BS).

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La Città bianca nel calice di Angelo Turi, sommelier ostunese a Londra

39 anni, ostunese in trasferta, esperto di vino: Angelo Turi da Londra disegna itinerari di viaggio personalizzati, focalizzando l’attenzione su “wine and food”.