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New Wine Category for 2017!
The IWSC is proud to announce that we will now be tasting Organic & biodynamic wines separately, and have introduced a new category for these.
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New on our website - You can now clone your entries from previous years!
We have now updated our website so the entry process will be even easier for you!If you wish to re-enter some of your products, you can now clone them.
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Millésime Bio 2017
IWSC will be at Millésime Bio this year. It is the ultimate event for the organic wine trade, from the 30th of January to the 1st of February in Marseille.
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Achievement Awards accepting nominations
IWSC is now receiving nominations for this year's Achievement Awards!The deadline for all nominations is 5th February 2017.
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VINISUD 2017
A new format dedicated to all wine professionals Visit us at Hall B2 Allée E2 Stand 24Attend our seminar on Monday 30th January from 3pm to 3:30pmOn 29, 30 & 31 January 2017, VINISUD invites all Mediterranean wine professionals to attend the first edition of a henceforth annual event.
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Early Bird Sale - 10% off !
The IWSC are pleased to announce we are now accepting entries to next year's competition! As an extra incentive and to help with your January blues, we are offering 10% off all entries until 31st January 2017. To take advantage of the early- bird sale all you need to do is complete your registration and payment by January 31st. The discount will be automatically applied.
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Christmas Sticker & Artwork Sale - 20% OFF
The IWSC wishes you a Merry Christmas! To celebrate, we offer you 20% off all stickers and artwork with the Christmas code 'XMAS20'.Head over here to order!
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IWSC 2017 Deadlines
The deadlines for the 2017 International Wine & Spirit Competition are now announced. Head here to see the deadlines.
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‘Madeira Man’ Chris Blandy named new IWSC President
The International Wine and Spirits Competition have appointed Chris Blandy as their new president. Chris, CEO of Blandy’s Wines and its seventh generation owner will officially take up the prestigious position from November 17th.
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The International Wine & Spirit Competition award the industry's finest at Annual Awards Banquet
On the evening of 16th November 2016, London’s Guildhall played host to the 47th annual International Wine and Spirit Competition’s (IWSC) Awards Banquet. The evening marks the culmination of a 365 day campaign establishing the world’s finest wines and spirits and reward true excellence in the industry. Last night’s winners included the likes of Aldi UK, McGuigan Wines and Marks and Spencer, to name a few.
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