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The IWSC brings its international cider awards to Somerset
This summer, the IWSC is bringing its international awards to Somerset, South West England, to judge cider, perry, and fruit wine made from 100% juice, not from concentrate.
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Wine news
2023 Wine Judging - deliberations from our judges - days 5 & 6
As we launch into our 5th and 6th day of wine judging our judges have been tasting through flights of wine from Italy, Portugal as well as some fortified wines.
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Wine news
2023 Wine Judging - deliberations from our judges - days 3 & 4
This week our judges have been tasting the exciting wines that are being produced in Asia. Find out which wines have really stood out to our judges.
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Wine news
2023 Wine Judging - deliberations from our judges - days 1 & 2
Our 2023 Wine Judging is well underway, kicking off this year with our sparkling wine category. We caught up with our Wine Judging Committee member, sparkling and Champagne expert, Essi Avellan MW to find out what the highlights are from this year’s judging.
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Spirit news
Shortlist: 2023 IWSC Spirits Producer Trophies
The IWSC is delighted to announce the shortlists for its coveted 2023 Spirits Producer Trophies.
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Spirit news
Shortlist: 2023 IWSC Spirits Producer Trophies
The IWSC is delighted to announce the shortlists for its coveted 2023 Spirits Producer Trophies.
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IWSC news
Join us for the IWSC's 2023 Awards Celebration
Following the success of our 2022 Award dinner, the IWSC is delighted to announce its return to the Roundhouse, London, for its 2023 Awards Celebration.
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Spirit news
The IWSC announces 2023 spirits trophy winners
Having completed another record year for spirits award entries, the IWSC is delighted to announce the 26 spirits to have been awarded a trophy.
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IWSC news
Join the IWSC for our series of events at the 2023 London Wine Fair
The IWSC will be on stand K50 throughout the three days of the London Wine Fair, hosting a series of events which you can sign up for on the London Wine Fair website.
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Wine news
The IWSC announces it is bringing its international awards to Turkey
Following the recent announcement of its ‘in situ’ wine judging in Austria, Argentina and South Africa, this summer, the IWSC will also be bringing its international awards to Turkey...
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