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IWSC 2024 Wine Judging. Judges' deliberations: Champagne, Asian and Central & Eastern European wines
Our second week of wine judging kicked off with another thrilling day of popping corks as our panels judged Champagne led by Essi Avellan MW, followed by Asian and Central & Eastern European wines overseen by Sarah Abbott MW. We sat down with our judges to find out what impressed them.
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IWSC Judges heading to China: "We can't wait to meet Chinese wine producers!"
Ahead of our Global Wine Judging event in China in August, our international judges, Susie Barrie MW, Antony MW and Isa Bal MS, shared their thoughts on the quality of Chinese wines and their expectations of the upcoming judging.
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IWSC Judges: Margaret River proves itself as a top-tier wine region
The IWSC recently headed to Western Australia for its second Wine Judging in Margaret River. Following the judging, our international experts sat down to discuss the potential of Western Australian wines and their future on the global stage.
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Elizabeth Kelly MW: It's important to stay impartial when you encounter your favourite type of wine
Product Development Manager at Tesco and IWSC Judge Elizabeth Kelly MW shares her systematic approach to impartial wine evaluation
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Emma Lang joins IWSC as China Commercial Manager
Emma Lang will be responsible for driving sales from Chinese wineries and Baijiu distilleries
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IWSC releases the coveted shortlists for the 2015 Trophy Awards
Today (Oct 6 th ) sees the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) announce the shortlist for the 2015 Trophy Awards. For a full update on nominees and selected candidates for the awards, that celebrate exceptional achievements and contributions to the world of wine and spirts, please visit www.iwsc.net . The Retail Award category shortlists announced today are: Retail Wine Buyer of the Year, Online
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English Vines Bear Big Winning Wines
Today sees the announcement of the International Wine and Spirit Competition’s (IWSC) first Northern Hemisphere results of the year at the London Wine Fair, Olympia. English wine entries have increased by 70% year on year and medals for home grown wines are up an impressive 63% from 2014, smashing records in the competition’s 46 year history. This success is a tribute to the wines which
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New global players use London as launch pad
New players in the global wine market will descend on ExCeL for the London International Wine Fair in May. Russia will exhibit for the first time, with a generic pavilion hosting eight wineries from the country’s largest wine producing region of Krasnodar. In addition, Abrau Durso – Russia’s leading sparkling winery – will return after a successful 2010 launch, on a separate stand. In
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Best 10 French Crémant to explore
While the Champenois would have you believe that no other sparkling wine exists in France, you’ll find top-quality fizz throughout France in its wine-producing regions. Here, it's known as Crémant.
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Joe Fattorini and Joe Wadsack join forces for London Wine Fair
Two of the most entertaining men in wine are teaming up for the first time next week, and you can see them in action
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Forging Its Own Path: the rise of Margaret River as a fine wine destination
Following the IWSC judging in Margaret River, Australia, our international experts, Alistair Cooper MW, Beth Pearce MW, Freddy Bulmer and Melania Battiston came together to share their insights on the quality of Margaret River wines, as well as their future on the international stage.
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IWSC reveals medal results of 2024 Wine Judging in South Africa
This year, South African wines scooped over 520 medals leaving our judges in awe of the incredible quality on show.
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Sophia Longhi announced as IWSC's 2022 Emerging Talent in Wine Communication winner
The IWSC are delighted to name our first winner of our Emerging Talent in Wine Communication as Sophia Longhi.
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“The what, why and where of content: how wine communication is changing”
During this year’s London Wine Fair, we gathered some of our 2022 Emerging Talent entrants together with Laura Richards, Digital Editor for Club Oenologique, to discuss what can brands do to adapt to the ever-changing communication landscape and the future of wine communication.
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The International Wine and Spirit Competition names HRH Prince Robert of Luxembourg as their 2011 President
Prince Robert of Luxembourg, Clarence Dillon’s great-grandson and Domaine Clarence Dillon’s President, has been named as the 2011 President of the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC). In the annual tradition which dates back to 1977, HRH Prince Robert has taken up his term in office, replacing Prinz Michael zu Salm-Salm of the distinguished Salm-Dalberg family of Germany, in supporting the efforts of the
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Display your award winning wines at the London Wine Fair 2017
Display your award winning wines at the IWSC winners showcase stand at the London Wine Fair 22nd – 24th May 2017.To take part please tick the box on the entry form.
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Joe Fattorini and Jancis Robinson team up for The Wine Show
IWSC Wine Communicators Joe Fattorini and Jancis Robinson join forces for the second season of popular TV show The Wine Show
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IWSC unveils the 2020 wine and spirit design and packaging winners
Only the best of the best managed to secure a medal in this year's IWSC Design Awards. Here are the results.
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Aldi and Waitrose win Wine and Spirit Supermarket of the Year awards from the IWSC
The role of the supermarket as the gatekeeper to consumers’ drinking choices cannot be underestimated, and these two UK shops have raised the stakes in what is possible in drinks retailing.
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Turkish tradition triumphs: Akberg Şrince Şarapçilik wins IWSC Turkish Wine Producer Trophy
Following our 2025 Global Judging event in Turkey, Akberg Şrince Şarapçilik has been awarded the Turkish Global Judging Producer Trophy for its exceptional wines.
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IWSC announces first release of 2019 winners
Results revealed for northern hemisphere wines at London Wine Fair on 20 May
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‘Fizz & Chips’
‘Fizz & Chips’ Judges from the IWSC Share Top Tips VIEW THE INFOGRAPHIC Drinks experts from around the world who judge for the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), have shared their top recommendations for everyday food and wine pairings. Highlights include partnering your fish and chips with a glass of champagne for the ultimate ‘Fizz & Chips’, but all of the experts agreed to
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IWSC finalist Jean Smullen hosts ‘Bubbles across the Waves’
Jean Smullen, a nominee for the International Wine and Spirit Competition’s (IWSC) title ‘Communicator of the Year’ will showcase sparkling wines from around the world at an Italian wine and spirits fair this week <April 8>. The tasting seminar, called ‘Bubbles across the Waves’, will present award-winning sparkling wines from countries ranging from Russia to New Zealand. Jean, who is based in County Dublin, is an accomplished wine educator and
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IWSC to hold exclusive tasting at LiWF
The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), is once again showcasing a range of events and exclusive tastings at the London International Wine and Spirit Fair (17th-19th May 2011). Click here to view the tasting schedule. Events and press announcements will take place throughout the three days on the IWSC stand located at G25 at Excel Conference Centre, London. Highlights taking place
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The International Wine & Spirit Competition opens nominations for the Blogger of the Year 2015, sponsored by Gonzalez Byass
The International Wine & Spirit Competition opens nominations for the Blogger of the Year 2015, sponsored by Gonzalez Byass With a closing deadline of May 6th, the International Wine & Spirit Competition’s (IWSC) has commenced their search for ‘Blogger of the Year.’ The IWSC has given the public the opportunity to nominate candidates for the award. Gonzalez Byass, the award sponsor, is one of the
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