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Shortlist for IWSC's Old Vine Trophy announced
Following the completition of its 2022 wine judging, the IWSC is delighted to share the shortlist for its Old Vine Trophy, created in partnership with the Old Vine Conference.
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Design Awards: The most beautiful bottles in the world
Today the IWSC unveils the winners of the Design Awards 2019
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New Sponsor – 2010 IWSC Retailer of the Year
We are pleased to announce that Bermar International Ltd have taken over the International Wine & Spirit Competition award for Retailer of the Year. Bermar (International) Ltd. are pioneers in wine and Champagne preservation and have been at the forefront of professional by-the-glass service since the introduction of the ground-breaking ‘Le Verre de Vin’ preservation system that was developed and launched in the early
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Nominate your favourite restaurant to win a break for two at The Waterside Inn
Where was your favourite meal of the year? Which restaurant has the mostinteresting wine list? Where can you find the country’s greatest gastropub?Harden's wants to know.
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Winners announced at CapeWine
The IWSC announces its South African wine results on 12 September at CapeWine, celebrating the very best wines in South Africa at the country’s leading trade show
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LIWF Varietal of The Year Winners Announced!
New for 2015, this year we kicked off the first morning of the fair with The London Wine Fair Varietal of the Year judging. Aside from the sipping, spitting and swirling, a quiet hum descended on the IWSC stand as our judges assessed Syrahs and Gruner-Veltliners from across the globe. Those passing by the stand were able to catch a sneak peek behind the scenes
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Celebrate Burns’ Night with these awarding-winning single malts
Celebrate Burns’ Night with these awarding-winning single malts Toast Alloway’s most famous son this January 25th with these award-winning single malts from the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) ranging from £5,000 to £42. The Singleton of Glen Ord Single Malt Scotch Whisky 15 Year Old (Diageo Brands BV) £54, scooped the trophy for the best single malt 18 years and under. While
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Worldwide whisky-tasting event specialists Simply Whisky will feature IWSC medal winning whiskies at their events
Worldwide whisky-tasting event specialists Simply Whisky will feature International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) medal winning whiskies at their events. The events will be promoted jointly and the IWSC whiskies featured will be clearly marked with their awards from the world’s most prestigious annual wine and spirit competition. The next tasting event is being held on Wednesday 25th January at Vinopolis, London for
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Waitrose awarded ‘Retailer of the Year’ for its wines and spirits
OR the second year running, supermarket Waitrose has been awarded the prestigious title of ‘Retailer of the Year’ by the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC). Sponsored by leading independent wine importer PLB Group Ltd, the title celebrates innovation in retailing wines and spirits, as well as the quality of the supermarket’s range. This year, for the first time, judging included an online
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Nominations open for WSET & IWSC Future 50 Awards
A new initiative recognising the future stars of the wine and spirit industry has been launched by the IWSC and the WSET
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Six reasons to enter the IWSC
With the first deadlines approaching for the IWSC's 50th year, here are six reasons why you should be entering the world's longest-running wine competition this year
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Future 50 Q&A: Sarah Heller MW
Asia-Pacific's youngest MW Sarah Heller has spent her time in lockdown writing, teaching online and working on her Visual Tasting Notes
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Best five Amarone from the IWSC 2020
Amarone della Valpolicella is an unparalleled, full-throttle and fruity wine from Veneto in the north of Italy made from grapes that are partially dried. Find out which Amarones wowed IWSC judges
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Brunello di Montalcino trophy winner: Tenute Piccini 2015
Tenute Piccini has been making wine in Tuscany since 1882, and is the recipient of an IWSC Trophy this year for its Brunello di Montalcino 2015
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IWSC Trophy winner: Bartinney Skyfall Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Award-winning Bartinney winemaker Ronell Wiid tells us how she got involved in the wine industry and shares her winemaking philosophy
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IWSC introduces Global Judging Producer Trophies
We are delighted to introduce the IWSC Global Judging Producer Trophies recognising the best wine and spirits brands across the world.
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USA Tastings 2011
Judges assembled at the Culinary Institute of America on Friday 25 March for a full induction in the Rudd Centre in preparation for tasting USA wine entries in the International Wine & Spirit Competition. Philip Goodband MW, chair of the IWSC Technical & Judging Committee, presented the criteria & marking system to the group of 28 as they tasted their way through a range of
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Simply Whisky to Feature IWSC Medal Winning Whiskies
Worldwide whisky-tasting event specialists Simply Whisky will feature International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) medal winning whiskies at their events. The events will be promoted jointly and the IWSC whiskies featured will be clearly marked with their awards from the world’s most prestigious annual wine and spirit competition. Marketing Manager for the IWSC, David Kelly comments: “It’s great to be working with such
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IWSC Spirits Results announced with entries up nearly 20%
The International Wine and Spirit Competitions’ 2011 Spirits results have been released with some surprising results this year following an increase in submissions across the board. With products tasted completely blind, the Competition saw grape brandies entered by a total of 19 countries- a real justification of how international the Competition is. Countries as diverse as England and China were awarded Silver medals,
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Shortlist announced for Julian Brind Memorial Trophy
Four stars of the wine industry have been chosen to go forward to the shortlist of the prestigious Julian Brind Award
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Assyrtiko, an alternative to Chablis
Clean, pure styles of wine with steely minerality are very much in vogue, and classic wines such as Chablis have certainly benefitted.
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