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Top 5 Provence rosés for summer

Provence in southern France is the biggest rosé-producing area in the world, with rose wines making up almost 90% of the region’s production

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IWSC Wine Communicator 2020 shortlist: Melissa Monosoff MS

Melissa Monosoff’s experience working with food has given her a unique perspective and personality expressed in her wine communication

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The best merlots from around the world

A remarkably versatile grape, Merlot is a worldwide success story. Find out which 19 wines scooped a medal at a recent IWSC judging

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White Wine Producer of the year, 2020: La Cave des Vignerons de Pfaffenheim

‘The White Wine Producer Trophy is the one that means the most to us, as it was one of our goals as a company. Winning such an award among all the international competitors is really challenging and we’re very happy that an Alsatian winery has won this prize!’

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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 

IWSC news

Top-rated Riesling from around the world

Riesling is the ultimate white grape for many in the wine trade, but the wine-drinking public has yet to fully embrace Riesling’s charms

IWSC news

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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Winner of the IWSC Sparkling Wine Producer Trophy - Champagne Henriot

We are thrilled to announce that Champagne Henriot, a historic Champagne house, is the winner of our 2024 Sparkling Wine Producer Trophy.

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Andrew Caillard MW wins IWSC 2025 Wine Communicator Trophy

Following the shortlist announcement, the IWSC is delighted to reveal the winner of its 2025 Wine Communicator Trophy. Congratulations to Andrew Caillard MW!

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Misunderstood Madeira

Madeira is one of the world’s most underrated and misunderstood wines. Christelle Guibert puts forward her case on why we should be drinking it more.

IWSC news

Awards Dinner & Industry Celebration: Introducing our host

Ahead of our 2022 Awards Dinner & Industry Celebration, the IWSC is delighted to announce Ortis Deley as the host for the upcoming industry event.

IWSC news

IWSC announces shortlist for 2023 Spirits Communicator Trophy

The IWSC is delighted to share the shortlist for its 2023 Spirits Communicator Trophy.

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IWSC Wine Judging in Georgia: medal results revealed

The IWSC is delighted to announce the winners of our 2024 Wine Judging in Georgia.

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Sweet Wine Producer of the Year, 2020: Peller Estates

Making icewine is not easy, but when you get it right, the results are sublime. The winner of the IWSC Sweet Wine Producer of the Year is Peller Estates.

Spirit news

Worldwide Whiskey Producer of the year, 2020: Teerenpeli Brewery & Distillery

The world of whiskey has traditionally been dominated by Scotland, Ireland and the US, but change is afoot. Representing Worldwide Whiskey is Finland's Teerenpeli Brewery & Distillery.

IWSC news

IWSC launches major new venture Club Oenologique

Club Oenologique, a premium membership club, is being launched to mark the 50th anniversary of the IWSC

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Sparkling Wine Producer 2019: Champagne Veuve Clicquot

Founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot, Veuve is one of the largest Champagne houses in the world

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Georgia's new amber wave

The IWSC is delighted to be visiting Georgia this October to judge its local wines ‘in situ’. Ahead of the visit, we will be sharing some content written by Judging Committee member, and Master of Wine, Sarah Abbott.

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Cassandra Charlick announced as IWSC’s 2024 Emerging Talent in Wine Communication winner

We are delighted to share that the winner of our Emerging Talent in Wine Communication award is Cassandra Charlick. 

IWSC Spirits Tasting at ProWine, China 2017

Shanghai, China. Tue 14 Nov 2017 - Thu 16 Nov 2017

ProWein 2019

Düsseldorf, Germany. Sun 17 Mar 2019 - Tue 19 Mar 2019

Spirit news

Scotch Whisky Award Shortlist: Colin Dunn

Colin Dunn may well have the greatest job title in the world: Diageo whisky ambassador. He is the IWSC's first shortlisted nominee for Outstanding Achievement in Scotch Whisky

Wine news

The Julian Brind Memorial Trophy for Outstanding Achievement in the Wine Industry shortlist: Curly Haslam-Coates

Curly Haslam-Coates is a wine and spirit educator located in Tasmania

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Meet the maker: Victoria Matta, Castello Vicchiomaggio

Tuscan wine estate Castello Vicchiomaggio is among Italy’s most historical wineries

Alternative drinks

Franklin & Sons take home IWSC 2024 Mixer Producer Trophy

The IWSC is delighted to announce the winner of the 2024 Mixer Producer Trophy - Franklin & Sons.