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Spirit news
Billy Abbott - Spirits Judges' Top Picks
Discover the top spirits our judges rated the highest at our recent judging...here we discover what Billy Abbott marked as his top picks.
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Wine news
2022 Wine Judging: Tasting the sparkling wines of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore
Over the past few days, several IWSC judges have been in the Northeast of Italy in Conegliano Valdobbiadene, tasting entrants from the very heart of the Prosecco Superiore DOCG.
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Alternative drinks
BevZero to sponsor IWSC's 2022 Low & No Producer Trophy
Ahead of the closing date for its alternative drinks award, including low and no alcohol drinks, the IWSC is delighted to announce its new Low & No Trophy, sponsored by BevZero.
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Wine news
2022 Wine Results: Gold medals for wines from Essex and Mexico as the emerging wine regions put in an impressive performance
Following two weeks where 99 of the industry’s most renowned and respected wine experts tasted wines from over 40 countries, the IWSC has published its latest findings.
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Wine news
2022 Wine Results: Could Peloponnese Rosé be the new Provence Rosé?
Announcing the winners of its 2022 wine awards, the IWSC is delighted to share the results of its first dedicated rosé judging.
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Wine news
2022 Wine Results: A growing confidence in winemaking illustrated in China’s solid performance at this year’s IWSC awards
Announcing its 2022 medal results, the IWSC, the world’s most established wine awards, is delighted to see further advancement of China’s comparatively youthful wine production industry.
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Wine news
2022 Wine Results: IWSC praises consistent quality of wines from supermarkets
Highlighting the consistent quality of supermarket wines, this year 80% of the wines selected for entry into the IWSC received a medal. While only five gold medals were awarded to supermarket wines, the multiple retailers received an impressive number of silver and bronze accolades.
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Spirit news
Barry McCaughley - Spirits Judges' Top Picks
Discover the top spirits our judges rated the highest at our recent judging...here we discover what Barry McCaughley marked as his top picks.
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Wine news
The IWSC announces new Green Wine Initiative accolade
Ahead of the launch of Green Wine Future’s 2022 conference, the IWSC, together with Green Wine Future, is proud to share news of a new international sustainability accolade.
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Spirit news
Gin award winners joining Junipalooza
With just under one month until Spirits Kiosk’s celebration of all things gin - Junipalooza - the IWSC is delighted to highlight some medal winners from its 2022 spirits judging confirmed for the event.
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