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Each week we publish stories about the best wines and spirits, our experts, upcoming events, and beverage industry news. And, don't miss our new IWSC Insights series, where we take an in-depth look into drinks businesses and markets around the world. Looking for recommendations? Visit our consumer website Club Oenologique to read our top 10s and reviews.
Wine news
IWSC 2023 South African wine results announced
The IWSC is delighted to announce its 2023 South African wine results following the in-situ judging in Stellenbosch.
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Wine news
2023 South African Wine Judging – deliberations from our judges
This week a selection of IWSC’s international judges have joined forces with local judges in Stellenbosch to judge South African wines in situ. We caught up with the judges live from the tasting room, to get a sneak peek into the highlights from the flights of wines tasted so far.
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Alternative drinks
IWSC announces the results from its 2023 judging of 100% fresh pressed cider, perry & fruit wine
Following our judging last week, we are delighted to announce the medal results for this emerging category.
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Alternative drinks
100% fresh pressed Cider, Perry & Fruit Wine Judging: deliberations from our judges
Following the IWSC judging of ciders, perries and fruit wines, we caught up with our experts to hear about the highlights of the tasting.
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IWSC news
Announcing IWSC’s Insight Series: Supermarkets & Large-scale Drinks Specialists Report
As part of the IWSC newly-created Insight Series, we are excited to present our first report focusing on how wine producers can succeed in the highly competitive retail space – created in partnership with Cat Lomax, IWSC judge and recommended consultant for the retail sector.
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IWSC news
IWSC 2023 Argentina wine results announced
The IWSC is delighted to announce its 2023 Argentinian wine results following the in-situ judging in Mendoza.
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Wine news
2023 Argentinian Wine Judging – deliberations from our judges
This week the IWSC headed to Mendoza to judge Argentinian wines in situ. Following the tasting, we caught up with our judges to hear which styles and flights impressed them the most.
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Alternative drinks
The IWSC announces 2023 Alternative Drinks Trophy winners
The IWSC announce their 2023 Low Alcohol, No Alcohol, Lighter Alcohol, RTD, Vermouth and Huangjiu Trophies
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Spirit news
The IWSC announces shortlist for its 2023 Green Spirit Initiative Trophy
The IWSC announce the shortlist for our 2023 Green Spirit Initiative Trophy
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Alternative drinks
IWSC announces shortlists for new Low & No Wine and Spirits, RTD & Mixer Producer Trophies
The IWSC announces the shortlists for its 2023 Alternative Drinks Producer Trophies
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