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2023 Argentinian Wine Judging – deliberations from our judges
This week the IWSC headed to Mendoza to judge Argentinian wines in situ. Following the tasting, we caught up with our judges to hear which styles and flights impressed them the most.
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IWSC Announces Cherubino as 2023 Outstanding Wine Producer Trophy Winner
We are delighted to award Cherubino with our highly coveted Outstanding Wine Producer Trophy, sponsored by Encirc . One of the leading wineries of Western Australia, Cherubino’s rise to the fine wine producer Olympus has been truly remarkable, said our judges.
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Georgian Wine: on the road to global success
At the end of the IWSC 2024 Wine Judging in Georgia, we sat down with our experts, David Kermode, Will Hill, Cat Lomax, as well as Head Judge Alistair Cooper MW, to hear their opinions of the Georgian wines tasted and the country's future on the global wine stage.
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IWSC heads to Austria for its second Austrian Wine Judging
Following our highly successful Global Judging in 2023, this year, the IWSC is thrilled to announce its return to Austria.
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IWSC 2024 Wine Judging. Rosé and Fortified wines: judges' deliberations
Our 2024 Wine Judging has kicked off with a day of tasting rosé and fortified wines from across the world. We caught up with our judges to hear their deliberations following the first day of tasting.
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IWSC 2024 Wine Judging. Judges’ deliberations on Spanish wines
As we launch into day 3 of our 2024 Wine Judging, our expert panels of judges were taking on the 3rd largest wine producing country, Spain.
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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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IWSC Southern Hemisphere Results Announced - 2011
The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) has today released the Southern Hemisphere wine results. Among the medal tally, South Africa scooped an incredible 641 medals including 32 Gold Best in Class and 13 Gold in the prestigious Competition. The country also won 4 product trophies including two for its generic grape varieties Chenin Blanc and Pinotage. South Africa has had a difficult
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The IWSC teams up with the London Wine Fair to judge the inaugural ‘Varietal of the Year’ Competition
The London Wine Fair and the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) have announced an exciting new awards programme taking place in conjunction with the London Wine Fair’s, Wine Grapes 2015 – Syrah & Grüner Veltliner exhibit. For the first time ever, the London Wine Fair will be judging and awarding the best ‘Varietal of the Year’ using the world’s most rigorous and well-respected
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2022 Wine Results: Gold medals for wines from Essex and Mexico as the emerging wine regions put in an impressive performance
Following two weeks where 99 of the industry’s most renowned and respected wine experts tasted wines from over 40 countries, the IWSC has published its latest findings.
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The International Wine and Spirit Competition announces the shortlist for the ‘Julian Brind Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Wine Industry 2013’
The shortlist has been announced for the 2013 Julian Brind Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Wine Industry. The award, sponsored by Waitrose was created in 2012 to highlight an individual who demonstrates they have dedication to the industry and passion for real wine. Those shortlisted are Julia Harding MW (Jancis Robinson), Catherine Monahan (Winestars World), Julia Stafford (Wine Pantry) and Xavier Rousset (Master
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Judge profile: Nick Oakley
Nick Oakley is director of Oakley Wine Agencies, a leading specialist in Portuguese and Spanish wine
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Judge profile: Danny Cameron
Danny Cameron is a wine consultant specialising in Portuguese wines
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The IWSC announce 2015 Chile and Argentina results in conjunction with Mercado Andino Trade Tasting in London
Today (9th September) sees the announcement of the International Wine & Spirit Competition’s (IWSC) South American wine results for 2015 at the new Mercado Andino tasting in London. The IWSC team will be present at the event, hosting a table at stand 104, pouring award winning wines and distributing certificates to winning producers. Full results for the competition are available at iwsc.net . The results
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IWSC Releases Beautiful South Wine Results to coincide with London Olympia trade tasting
IWSC Releases Beautiful South Wine Results to coincide with London Olympia trade tasting Today (10 th September), the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) announced its South African, Chilean and Argentine wine results at the Wines of the Beautiful South, London Olympia. A strong performance was seen by South Africa, as they topped the Beautiful South medal leader board with an impressive 632
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First winners of IWSC 2019 to be revealed at London Wine Fair
Award-winning wine critics and writers Joe Wadsack, Joel Harrison and Clara Rubin will be presenting at the IWSC stand at the London Wine Fair this month
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The Julian Brind Memorial Trophy for Outstanding Achievement in the Wine Industry shortlist: Curly Haslam-Coates
Curly Haslam-Coates is a wine and spirit educator located in Tasmania
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Meet the maker: Victoria Matta, Castello Vicchiomaggio
Tuscan wine estate Castello Vicchiomaggio is among Italy’s most historical wineries
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