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Outstanding Wine Producer 2019: Kanonkop
Situated on the lower slopes of Simonsberg Mountain in the Stellenbosch region of the Cape, Kanonkop is one of South Africa's leading estates
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Spirit news
Brandy Producer 2019: ABK6
Founded in 2005, this company owned by Francis Abécassis and run with his daughter Elodie is on a mission to modernise the image of Cognac
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IWSC news
Wine Communicator of the Year nominee: Amelia Singer
Our final Wine Communicator of the Year nominee, Singer tells us more about how she first became interested in wine, and why her favourite region is The Rhone
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Spirit news
IWSC spirits judging all set for July
As lockdown restrictions begin to ease, this year’s spirits judging is set to begin at IWSC’s headquarters in the UK from Monday 13 July
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Meet Tamara Roberts, our 2020 president
Roberts is the first English wine producer to take the position of IWSC president – a testament to the rising global status of English wine
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Future 50 Q&A: Qian Janice Wang
Qian Janice Wang is an assistant professor in food science at Aarhus University. Her research examines how sound can enhance the way we perceive food and drink
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Future 50 Q&A: Jennifer Regan-Lefebvre
Jennifer Regan-Lefebvre is associate professor of history at Trinity College in Connecticut, where she teaches World Histories of Wine and The History of French Wine
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2020's best cavas
Generally more affordable than Champagne, the time is surely right for Cava to be regarded as one of the world's greatest sparkling wines.
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IWSC news
Meet Michael Urquhart – the incoming IWSC president for 2021
The IWSC president 2021 is announced - Michael Urquhart, former managing director of Scotch whisky distiller, maturation expert, bottler, retailer and distributor Gordon & MacPhail
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Wine news
Top Low & No Wine
The wine world changes at a glacial pace but in one area there have been dizzyingly fast developments: we’re talking about ‘low and no alcohol wine’, as it’s known. You’ll have noticed that most big supermarket branches now have a section dedicated to wines that have reduced alcohol, or have been stripped of their alcohol entirely.
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Spirit news
Liqueur Producer of the Year, 2020: Mozart Distillerie
The IWSC Liqueur Producer of the Year goes to Mozart Distillerie, an Austrian producer that is the master of making luscious, rich chocolate liqueurs
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IWSC news
The retailers and supermarkets shortlisted for top IWSC trophies
An IWSC business award is the ultimate acknowledgement for the trade. Highlighting the unsung heroes, be it distribution or supplying the on-trade; the companies that marry producers with buyers, brands with the buying public are the heart that keeps our trade running.
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Spirit news
The best bourbon and American whiskey from the IWSC 2020
American whiskey is a lot more than just bourbon. Here, we take a look at the top 16 bottles from the IWSC 2020 spirits awards
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Spirits Communicator 2020 shortlist: Ian Burrell
The first person shortlisted for IWSC's Spirits Communicator 2020 trophy is Ian Burrell, award-winning ‘Edu-Trainer’ and Global Ambassador for the rum trade
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IWSC unveils its 2022 Wine Distributor of the Year winner
Following last week’s announcement of our shortlist for our 2022 Wine Distributor of the Year award, the IWSC is delighted to announce this year’s winner.
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Alternative drinks
IWSC highlights innovation and increasing interest in the flavoured wine category
Announcing the results of its alternative drinks categories, the IWSC is proud to share the medals following the 2022 wine-based and flavoured judging...
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IWSC kicks off 2023 award year with 16 gold medals from Georgia
Announcing the first of its 2023 medal results, the IWSC is delighted to share the results following a dedicated tasting of wines from Georgia.
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IWSC to hold its fourth Global Judging in South Africa
Following three years of Global Judging in the country, the IWSC is pleased to announce that we will be returning to South Africa later in the year.
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IWSC Wine Communicator 2020 shortlist: Elaine Chukan Brown
Elaine Chukan Brown is a writer specialising in North American and New Zealand’s wines
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Spirit news
Gin & tonic trophy 2020: Hernö Old Tom Gin
What's new on the G&T scene and what's the best garnish? We spoke to Hernö Gin about what it feels like to scoop the G&T Trophy for a second time.
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Spirit news
UK Gin Producer of the Year, 2020: 58 Gin
'Distilling top-class gin is like cooking a good brisket - you need passion, quality ingredients and patience.' Find out UK Gin Producer of the year, 58 Gin's MD Carmen O'Neal's future plans for this small, disruptive distillery
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Top 15 German white wines, from Riesling to Silvaner
Germany is home to some of the finest wines on the planet but its vinous charms have remained a secret to many, especially in the UK. Here are some of the best German wines as recommended in the 2020 IWSC
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IWSC Trophy winner: Quoin Rock Red Blend 2015
Of the many highly regarded South African wine styles, Bordeaux blends are among the finest. The terroir in the Western Cape is ideal for varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, and the red blend from IWSC trophy-winner Quoin Rock is among the best examples
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Alternative drinks
2022 Alternative drinks judging - deliberations from our judges
This week the IWSC is holding it's alternative drinks judging at it's venue in London's China Town. We caught up with Shannon Tebay to find out how the day's judging has gone.
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Alternative drinks
IWSC announces shortlists for 2024 Alternative Drinks Producer Trophies
The IWSC is thrilled to reveal the shortlist for its Alternative Drinks Producer Trophies. Both Low and No, and RTD are some of the fastest growing categories in the IWSC, with continued innovation every year
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