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IWSC 2024 Wine Judging in Austria: judges' deliberations

After another excellent judging in Austria, we caught up with our experts to hear about their highlights and what styles and grapes surprised them.

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IWSC 2024 Wine Judging in China: medal results revealed

Last week our team of international judges headed to Xinjiang for the IWSC’s first Wine Judging in China. Today, we are delighted to announce the medal results.

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Winner of the IWSC Sparkling Wine Producer Trophy - Champagne Henriot

We are thrilled to announce that Champagne Henriot, a historic Champagne house, is the winner of our 2024 Sparkling Wine Producer Trophy.

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Andrew Caillard MW wins IWSC 2025 Wine Communicator Trophy

Following the shortlist announcement, the IWSC is delighted to reveal the winner of its 2025 Wine Communicator Trophy. Congratulations to Andrew Caillard MW!

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Lanchester Wines wins IWSC 2024 Green Wine Initiative Trophy

We are delighted to announce that our Green Wine Initiative Trophy has been awarded to Lanchester Wines, a leading name in sustainable wine production.

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IWSC Emerging Talent Awards: The entrepreneur elevating the wine industry

Jessica Summer has been crowned the IWSC Emerging Talent in Wine 2025. As the founder of Mouse & Grape, Jessica is reshaping the way consumers experience the art of cheese and wine pairing, building a brand rooted in authenticity, innovation, and customer connection.

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IWSC Wine Judging in Austria: Reflections After Day One

Inspiring, eye-opening and energising. That’s how one judge described their experience on the opening day of IWSC wine judging in Austria.

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What makes a Gold medal-winning red wine?

Discover the IWSC 2025's Gold Medal winning red wines. Learn what our wine judging commitee members look for in a gold medal winning red during the judging sessions.

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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

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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 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.

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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.