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England sparkles as top wine spot

English wines won a record-breaking seven gold awards at the recent International Wine ad Spirits Competition - it's time to find out more. This week is English Wine Week - so there's never been a better time to celebrate home-grown talent.

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Joe Fattorini Wine Communicator of the Year

Joe Fattorini, wine writer, presenter and ‘Obi Wine Kenobi’ on ITV’s The Wine Show, has been named as IWSC’s wine communicator of the year.

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Sweet success for New Zealand wine

Results released today show New Zealand wines have triumphed at the prestigious UK-based International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC).

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Aldi's chocolate wine back by popular demand

Last year the sweet wine scooped a silver medal at the International Wine and Spirit Competition.

Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair

Hong Kong. Thu 10 Nov 2016 - Sat 12 Nov 2016

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The emergence of award-winning English wine

The Champagne region of France may have reigned supreme in the world of sparkling wine for centuries -- but increasingly, it’s being given a run for its money by one of its closest neighbors. England is now producing some of the globe’s finest sparkling wine.

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International Wine & Spirit Competition at the Guildhall

My recent Thursday night took me to Guildhall in the city, where I was invited to the annual awards of the International Wine & Spirit competition.

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The vineyard spearheading English wine tourism

Now that we've all stopped scoffing at the idea of English wine, particularly the fizzy stuff, one name that should be at the top of your shopping list is the Gusbourne Estate.

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It's a vine time for English wine

We may never match the huge pot of gold-medal-winning wines of Champagne, but with a record-breaking seven gold awards handed out by the International Wine & Spirits competition, there's plenty to celebrate ahead of this year's English Wine Week (May 28 to June 5).

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It's a vine time for English wine

We may never match the huge pot of gold-medal-winning wines of Champagne, but with a record-breaking seven gold awards handed out by the International Wine & Spirits Competition, there's plenty to celebrate ahead of this year's English Wine Week (May 28 to June 5).

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Sweet success for New Zealand Wine

Results released today show New Zealand wines have triumphed at the prestigious UK-based International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC). New Zealand scooped not only the show’s top Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc Trophies, but a slew of top medals that included a record number of dessert wines.

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English wine wins World’s Best Winemaker award

English wine estate Ridgeview has won the Winemaker of the Year in the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2018.

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Spirit of 2019 is a good wine

"South Africa has been upping quality in a steady curve for the last decade and is now at the stage where its entry-level wines are effortlessly winning high medals and happy converts," says Adam Lechmere, general manager, International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC).

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Living North's Bank Holiday Wine Guide

Made in conjunction with Aldi and Lyme Bay, a Devon-based winery renowned for its quality offering and innovative approach to winemaking, Lyme Block English Wine has been crafted using England's signature grape, Bacchus, and was recently awarded a prestigious Silver medal at the renowned International Wine and Spirit Competition.

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IWSC raises a glass to the Wine Show’s Joe Fattorini: Wine Communicator of the Year 2017

IWSC, the world’s oldest and most prestigious tasting competition for wines and spirits from around the globe, has completed its search for the planet’s best wine communicator, naming The Wine Show presenter Joe Fattorini as its winner for 2017.

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Delicato Family Vineyards Named USA Wine Producer Of The Year At 2018 International Wine & Spirit Competition

Fourth Generation Family-Owned California Winery Receives Top Honor at London Event for Fifth Time.

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Treasury Wine Estates’ Matua brand has taken the title of New Zealand Wine Producer of the Year at the 2016 International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC).

High street retailers such as Aldi and Marks and Spencer were the big winners at an industry awards ceremony to celebrate the biggest names in wines and spirits.

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Producer profile: Stellenrust

Stellenrust, winner of the Chenin Blanc Trophy, has produced some of Stellenbosch’s finest wines since the winery’s establishment in 1928

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WineSociety’s Premium Canned Wine Earns 94 Points, Platinum Medal, a First in History for Canned Wine – Highest Rated Wine in a Can

California’s WineSociety premium canned wine stands up to bottles at the 2019 International Wine & Spirits Competition, Sommelier Challenge, with its TEMPT red blend scoring a 94 Point Rating and Platinum Medal. To date, this is the highest ranking for a canned wine in any wine competition.

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Zouk Single-Estate Rye Vodka Launches

Even before its official debut, ZOUK was awarded a Gold medal with 95 points (out of 100) at the renowned 2019 International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC 2019). This competition is also known as the Oscars of the spirits industry.

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Britons drank record amount of homegrown sparkling wine in 2018

In a major boost for producers, the Ridgeview estate in Sussex was last November named the world’s best winemaker in the International Wine & Spirit Competition 2018. This was the first time in the competition’s 49-year history that the award has been presented to an English producer.

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Aldi is starting to take its wine seriously

Moulins de Citran 2009 is an example of just how seriously Aldi are now beginning to take their wine selection. This recently won a gold medal at the International Wine and Spirit Competition.

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Self-proclaimed Langley ‘wine geek’ earns international recognition

Maddison Pantlin earned a ‘50 under 40’ award from the International Wine and Spirit Competition.

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Andrew Peller Limited Named Canadian Wine Producer of the Year

Andrew Peller Limited announced today that it has been awarded Canadian Wine Producer of the Year; by the International Wine and Spirit Competition

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Denbies celebrates 30 years of wine making excellence

Denbies is celebrating 30 years of making fine wine on the back of huge awards success in 2015.