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IWSC raises a glass to the next 50 years

The International Wine & Spirit Competition sets out a number of exciting developments that will take the competition into its next era

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2016 President

The International Wine & Spirit Competition Announce 2016 President Today The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) announce their 2016 President: Matteo Bruno Lunelli, C.E.O. of Ferrari Winery and of the Lunelli Group. Every year the President is carefully selected from all over the globe by IWSC board members and must be considered to be an influential figure in the world of wines

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Scottish distiller scoops one of the biggest prizes in the drinks world

Scottish distiller Glenmorangie has been crowned ‘Distiller of the Year’ – one of the most prestigious titles in drinks business – by the International Wine and Sprit Competition (IWSC). The trophy, presented at the IWSC’s annual banquet in London’s historic Guildhall last night <November 14>, was awarded to the distiller which demonstrated the highest qualities in a range of spirits. The title is the latest

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Spirito di Vino becomes IWSC Italian media partner

The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) are pleased to announce that Spirito diVino has become their Official Italian Media Partner. Providing coverage regionally and nationally, the programme sees Spirito diVino support the IWSC by promoting the Competition and its medal winners at key points throughout the year. Franz Botrè, Editor and Publisher of Spirito diVino commented: “The prestige and respect of the

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Judge profile: Arthur Nägele

Nägele is an independent spirits educator and consultant, and a founding member of the Spirituosenakademie which provides training for the wine and spirits industries

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PLB announced as sponsors of the prestigious IWSC Retailer of the Year Award

The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) today announced that PLB will be the Sponsor of the highly respected Retailer of the Year award for 2011 and 2012. The award, considered to be one of the most coveted, is presented at the prestigious awards Banquet at the Guildhall in London on 16th November 2011. Winners over the past few years include Waitrose (2010), Sainsbury

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GALA EVENING FOR THE 150 YEARS OF THE UNITY OF ITALY

GALA EVENING FOR THE 150 YEARS OF THE UNITY OF ITALY. BERLUCCHI, SANTA MARGHERITA AND THE MASTER OF WINE INSTITUTE TAKE THE VINITALY INTERNATIONAL AWARDS Event organised for the presentation of UNA, the official Bottle of the 150th anniversary of the Unity of Italy promoted by VeronaFiere. Anistatia Miller and Jared Brown announced as Communicators of the Year. The Vinitaly International Awards were made

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Judge profile: Philip Goodband MW

Chairman of the Wine Judging Committee, Philip Goodband MW is an active international independent consultant MW

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Top 15 Sauvignon Blancs from around the world

The IWSC has compiled a list of some the best Sauvignon Blancs currently available

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IWSC Market Insight: social media marketing

Hannah Milnes shares her tips for how wine brands can navigate the intricacies of social media

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Andrew Caillard MW: Australian old vines deserve a trophy

We caught up with the IWSC judge for the upcoming Global Wine Judging in Margaret River, Andrew Caillard MW, on Western Australian vine heritage and his expectations ahead of the competition.

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Supermarket own-label Champagnes scoop Gold

Waitrose and Sainsbury’s own-label Champagnes beat some of the most popular Champagne houses to win Gold (Best in Class) at the UK’s prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) Northern Hemiphere Wine Results. The Waitrose Champagne Brut NV, currently priced at £16.19, was rated against Boizel Brut Reserve NV (Silver), Champagne De Cazanove Grand Azzarart NV (Silver), GH Mumm Cordon Rouge NV (Bronze) and

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IWSC Announce new Chairman of Technical and Judging Committee

The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), the world’s most prestigious wine and spirit competition, is pleased to announce the appointment of Philip Goodband MW as the new Chairman of the Technical and Judging Committee. Philip said of his role “I am delighted to have this opportunity to work with an exceptional team to enhance the already high reputation of the IWSC”. Philip

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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

Vinitaly 2018

Verona, Italy. Sat 14 Apr 2018 - Tue 17 Apr 2018

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Judge profile: John Hoskins MW

In 1994, John Hoskins became the first person in the restaurant industry to become a Master of Wine

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IWSC celebrates third successful US tasting

Leading American sommeliers, winegrowers and buyers were among the judges at the International Wine and Spirit Competition’s third US tasting. Following the well-attended event, at California’s Culinary Institute of America, winning wines are awaiting shipment to the UK for expert chemical analysis . IWSC’s Managing Director, Allen Gibbons said: “We’ve been judging US wines in California for the past three years and have

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IWSC to take its global awards to Georgia

The IWSC has announced it will be taking its globally respected wine awards to Georgia this October. Following its successful local judging in South Africa and Conegliano-Valdobbiadene earlier this summer, the IWSC is now inviting producers in Georgia to enter its awards.

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2022 Wine Results: A growing confidence in winemaking illustrated in China’s solid performance at this year’s IWSC awards

Announcing its 2022 medal results, the IWSC, the world’s most established wine awards, is delighted to see further advancement of China’s comparatively youthful wine production industry.