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Top picks from Alsace as selected by our experts
Alsace is a diverse wine growing region. Due to a combination of ideal growing climate and varied soil types, an incomparable range of wines can be grown here, including some of the world’s finest aromatic wines.
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The Winning Formula: Agnieszka Swiecka
In the final instalment of our interview series with past winners of the Sommelier of the Year competition, we talk to last year’s champion, Agnieszka Swiecka, Head of Wine at Mount St. Restaurant and The Audley in Mayfair.
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IWSC Judges: South Africa has a bright future in the global market
After the recent IWSC Wine Judging in South Africa, our international experts sat down to discuss the unique qualities of South African wines, their future on the global stage and offer their advice to producers.
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WSTA Chief Executive takes on new role
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has today announced that Chief Executive, Jeremy Beadles, will be leaving the organisation in the New Year, after six years, to take up the position of Corporate Relations Director for Heineken UK. Jeremy Beadles said: "I have had a fantastic six years with the WSTA and, whilst I will be sad to leave, I am really looking forward
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Spirited couple scoops prestigious IWSC title
For the first time in its 42-year history, the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) has awarded its coveted Communicator of the Year award to experts from the world of spirits. American-born Jared Brown and Anistatia Miller, both experienced mixologists and the authors of more than 30 books on cocktails and spirits, won the title; beating off competition from some of the world’s leading
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Award Winning, Great Value, Summer Wines. Some Stars of the International Wines & Spirits Competition
AWARD WINNING, GREAT VALUE SUMMER WINES SOME STARS OF THE INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRIT COMPETITION Summer has arrived, and no picnic or BBQ is complete without a chilled glass of wine or bubbles. Rumours about the UK’s dwindling prosecco supply may be rife, but don’t panic buy at your local supermarket just yet. This year’s International Wine and Spirit Competition’s (IWSC) Northern Hemisphere
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The IWSC Announce Spirits Results
THE IWSC ANNOUNCE SPIRITS RESULTS Today, (23rd July 2014) the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), announced the winners of its 2014 spirits competition. The IWSC now in its 45th year promotes the quality and excellence of the world’s best wines, spirits and liqueurs. All spirits entered from around the world, endure a rigorous blind tasting and are judged by some of the world’s leading
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IWSC to Host ‘The World of Wines Experience’ at BBC Good Food Show London
IWSC to Host ‘The World of Wines Experience’ at BBC Good Food Show London #worldofwines The International Wine & Spirit Competition has announced its plans to host ‘The World of Wines Experience’ at this year’s BBC Good Food Show, London Olympia, 14 th – 16 th November 2014. The International Wine & Spirit Competition will be presenting its award winning wines at London’s biggest
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A spotlight on the IWSC award-winning spirits of 2011
As the deadline looms for all entries in the spirits category of the International Wine and Spirit Competition 2012, we shine a spotlight on some of the award-winning spirits of last year. Unlike the wine category which has separate entry deadlines, spirit-makers from all countries must submit their entries by May 11th.
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Popular Australian vineyard crowned ‘best winemaker in the world’
Popular Australian vineyard crowned ‘best winemaker in the world’ McGuigan Wines, a well-known brand among the UK’s 28 million wine drinkers, has beaten competition from the world’s finest vineyards to be crowned ‘International Winemaker of the Year’. In addition to the prestigious title, awarded by the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC), the family-run Australian producer scooped 35 medals for its wine. The
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A new partnership and a new committee member as the IWSC opens for 2020
As the IWSC opens for entries, it is delighted to announce a new collaboration with Steven Spurrier, one of the world’s most eminent wine professionals, and with the Académie du Vin Library
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Best Spanish reds outside Rioja
Those who only consider Rioja when choosing a Spanish red wine are missing out. Find out which Spanish IWSC award-winners from Ribera del Duero & Galicia delivered in this year's judging.
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Australia's best red wines: Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache
Australia has earned its stellar red reputation on Shiraz, with Cabernet providing solid support. Barossa winemaker Peter Lehmann nailed it when he said: ‘When God invented Shiraz, he did it with Australia in mind.
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20 best English sparkling wines
Sparkling wine has been a real success story in England and English fizzes frequently beat Champagnes in blind tastings. Here are 20 of the best bottles to seek out
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Top 10 Canadian white wines
Canadian wine has made dramatic strides in the past few decades, and the country's cool climate makes it ideal for white varieties such as Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Riesling. View the top-rated bottles here
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IWSC Judges: Chinese wines show huge potential
Following our first Wine Judging in China, our judges talked through some of their highlights, discoveries and shared their advice to producers looking to enter international markets.
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The World's Best G&T (And How To Make It)
Originally drunk medicinally by the army of the British East India Company, is there a cocktail more quintessentially British than a G&T? In a nod to the timeless favourite, The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) has spent months tasting gins from across the globe, hunting for the gin of all gins to marry with age-old partner, tonic. Having searched far and wide, they’ve now
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The World's Best Bloody Mary (And How To Make It)
Created over 80 years ago, the Bloody Mary embodies the style and glamour of Prohibition Era USA, and the great Gatsby favourite is now enjoying a well-earned revival. To celebrate this unique and timeless cocktail, The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) has launched its inaugural Bloody Mary competition to bring you the world’s best serve. Having rigorously sifted through vodka contenders and Bloody
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Top-rated French Rosé
For many, France is the spiritual home of rosé wine. Perhaps it’s because it makes more rosé than anyone else (with 30% of the market), or maybe it’s the connection with Provence, which produces some of the most sought-after pinks in the world.
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