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European Sponsorship Association

International Wine & Spirit Competition announces glass manufacturer Encirc as official sponsor

Official sponsor of IWSC Supermarket Wine Buying Team of the Year award, market leader Encirc provides glass container design, manufacturing, bottling and logistics solutions for the UK and Irish food and beverage industries

i news

10 best sustainable spirits that you should know about, from Ketel One to Cooper King

The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) identifies several key areas for making alcohol sustainably.

The Buyer

Christelle Guibert on re-inventing the IWSC for producers, buyers & judges

Christelle Guibert, the IWSC’s new wine director, explains some of the radical steps she has taken to shake up the event and make it more relevant to wine producers around the world.

Wine Business

New Look, New Label for Harveys Bristol Cream Sherry

In 2017, Harveys received the prestigious prize for the Best Fortified Wine Producer in the World from the International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC).

The Buyer

IWSC 2019: Shining the light on top whites and reds from Eastern Europe

Here we share some of the highlights from the judging carried out just looking at wines from Eastern Europe.

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La Montina

IWSC 2019 COMES THE GOLD MEDAL

IWSC is one of the oldest wine competitions in the world; founded in 1969, it is a competition that grows from year to year. La Montina presented two Franciacorta for the competition, both awarded with medal:

International Excellence Luxury Magazine

World Gin Day: Let The Imbibing & Investing ‘Be-Gin’

Located off Fleet Street, The City of London Distillery has won a Gold Award for Christopher Wren Gin in the International Wine & Spirit Competition.

Forbes

Must-Have Whiskies For Every Budget: Dramlady Founder Amanda Victoria Picks 10 Unforgettable Bottles

Last year, Victoria celebrated a second year top four nomination as the sole female nominee from the International Wine & Spirit Competition for Spirit Communicator of the Year: 2018.

Yahoo

English and Welsh Sparkling Wines Are Sparking a New Wave for Bubbles

Slowly but surely, English sparkling wines have also seen international recognition on the awards circuit. Ridgeview Wine Estate in East Sussex won International Winemaker of the Year at the International Wine & Spirit Competition in 2018, marking the first time an English winemaker has won this accolade.

The Buyer

IWSC 2019: Canada, China & England shine in awards

The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) has kicked off its 50th year anniversary by announcing the medal winners from the northern hemisphere at this week’s London Wine Fair.

European Sponsorship Association

Riedel announced as official sponsor of the IWSC Wine Importer of the Year award

As exclusive glassware partner of the IWSC, Riedel has also been announced as official sponsor of the Wine Importer of the Year award.

The Yorkshire Post

Why a Yorkshire brewery began producing China's national drink

Baijiu’s star seems to be rising in the West. Last year, the Surrey-based IWSC (International Wine & Spirit Competition) named baijiu as one of the hottest drinks trends of 2019.

Delicious Magazine

It's a gin RAINBOW! Our favourite colourful gins for 2019

Awarded silver in the International Wine & Spirit competition, Lidl’s gin – with fresh citrus and green herbaceous notes – has proved to be a hit with customers.

Ridgeview

Royal Visit to Ridgeview

Ridgeview were delighted to welcome the Duchess of Cornwall for a tour of their Estate, whilst on her Royal visit to the county of East Sussex, especially to celebrate their recent success of being crowned ‘Best International Winemaker’ in the International Wine and Spirit Competition.

The AU Review

England Distilled, Iceland chilled: the story of Martin Miller’s Gin

With more gold and platinum medals won in the last 10 years than any other gin is a clear indicator that Martin Miller’s modern gin movement at the four most respected competitions; The World Spirits Awards, San Francisco World Spirits Competition, ISC and IWSC.

European Sponsorship Association

IWSC Announces Premium Bartop Producer, Talis as Official Sponsor of the Armagnac Award

A high performing bartop for luxury wines and spirits brands, Talis by Cork Supply has been announced as an official sponsor of the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC).

Wanaka Sun

Local winemaker shortlisted for international wine award

A key player in the Central Otago fine wine industry has been listed as a finalist for the new and prestigious international ‘Future 50’ awards.