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A note from our 2019 President

As IWSC President Sir George Fistonich passes the baton to his successor, we spoke to him about his past year as President, the wine world, and his thoughts on the future

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Surprising Medal winners for IWSC

For a full list of 2011 Northern Hemisphere Results - click here There were some surprising results from the International Wine and Spirit Competition 2011 Northern Hemisphere Judging with Greece scooping Gold (Best in Class) for its Chardonnay from Producer Ktima Pavlidis. The country also took home 1 Gold, 9 Silver (Best in Class), 20 Silver and 31 Bronze awards. Another surprise winner was

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Trophy winner 2020: Pfaff Riesling 2018 & Cuvée Ancestrum Gewurztraminer 2018

What a year it's been for Alsace's La Cave des Vignerons de Pfaffenheim. We spoke to its Wine and Vineyard Director about how hard work in the vineyard pays dividends.

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Best 15 ports to drink this Christmas

Although one of the most traditional wine categories, port producers are encouraging people to drink its top-rated style - vintage port - much younger to take advantage of its power and explosive fruit.

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Top 15 Portuguese red wines

Portugal is one of the most underappreciated wine countries, given the value and quality on offer. Here is the pick of Portuguese reds from the 2020 IWSC Northern Hemisphere tasting

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Top 15 Chardonnay from the IWSC 2020

Perhaps the most famous grape variety of them all, there are very few wine regions where Chardonnay’s presence has not been not felt. Here are 15 of the best Chardonnays from around the world

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The Winning Formula: Vincenzo Arnese

In the first of a new interview series with past winners of the UK Sommelier of the Year competition, we chat to Vinenzo Arnese, Director of Wine at Raffles at The OWO, about how he caught the wine bug at 17, his top tips for preparing for the competition, and the secret to being a successful sommelier.

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IWSC Judges: Austria's native varieties are tactile, phenolic, and exciting

The IWSC recently headed to Austria for its second Wine Judging in the country. After the judging, our international experts sat down to discuss the unique qualities of Austrian wines and share their advice to help Austrian producers break into the UK market.

South Africa Showcase

Cape Town International Convention Centre Cape Town, South Africa . Mon 14 Sep 2015 - Wed 16 Sep 2015

IWSC Annual Awards Banquet

London, UK . Wed 15 Nov 2017

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IWSC Goes Local

Frances Horder, competitions director of the International Wine & Spirits Competition, is currently braving 40°C-plus temperatures in Paarl, South Africa, organising logistics. That’s because – for the first time ever – the IWSC will be judging South African wines in South Africa. “Three years ago we were looking to expand the competition and decided to judge American wines in America – a sort of

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Free shipping for ProWein 2011 IWSC entrants

The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) is offering FREE shipping of entries back to the competition cellars in the UK to companies exhibiting at ProWein, who enter the 2011 Competition. The offer is open to Northern Hemisphere Wines (Canada, Germany, Austria and Italy only). Four bottles (of wine or spirit) per entry can be dropped off at the Schenker Stand ( Hall

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A Vintage Year For England

International Wine & Spirit Competition announces 2013 Winners A Vintage Year for England The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) widely acknowledged as the most prestigious and independent contest of its type in the world, has announced the winners from its rigorous judging: the tastings last seven months with over 300 judges from 30 countries. The winners were announced at last night’s awards ceremony held

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New Zealand and Australia impress in this year’s IWSC results

New World Wines scored highly in this year’s International Wine & Spirit Competition with Australia and New Zealand, no exception, 10 trophies were awarded in total to the Australasian contenders. Judges awarded medals to a huge variety of styles recognising the diversity of winemaking in these regions. Australia yielded a mix of larger, established wineries alongside smaller boutique wineries. Bethany Wines, a family winery from

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IWSC 2012 Importer Trophy Shortlist announced

The International Wine & Spirit Competition is delighted to announce the Importer trophy shortlist. Congratulations to all the finalists below. The award winner will be announced at the IWSC Awards and Banquet on the 14th November at London’s Guildhall. Eurowines Awin Barratt Siegel John E Fells & Sons Seckford Wine Agencies

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IWSC 2012 Blogger of the Year Award Shortlist Announced

The International Wine & Spirit Competition is delighted to announce the Blogger of the Year shortlist. Congratulations to all the finalists below. The award winner will be announced at the IWSC Awards and Banquet on the 14 th November at London’s Guildhall. Alice Feiring - www.alicefeiring.com Gregory Dal Piaz - Snooth www.Snooth.com Helen McGinn - Knackered Mothers Wine Club www.knackeredmotherswineclub.blogspot.com Ilkka Sirèn

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30 best vegan-friendly wines from around the world

It’s World Vegan Month, and with the ever-increasing take-up of veganism, we look at what makes a wine vegan and 30 best vegan-friendly award-winning wines

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20 of the world's best Chilean reds

The pivotal moment for Chilean red wine came in a 2004 tasting in Berlin when two Chilean wines were voted in first and second place ahead of some of the most heralded wines from France and Italy. Discover which Chilean reds wowed the IWSC judges this year.