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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.

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Vilafonté named as the winner of IWSC 2024 Red Wine Producer Trophy

We are delighted to announce that Vilafonté, a leading South African winery is the winner of our 2024 Red Wine Producer Trophy.

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IWSC reveals winners of 2024 Global Judging Producer Trophies

Discover the winners for Austrian, Georgian, South African, Turkish, Western Australian and Chinese Wine Producer Trophies.

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IWSC Judges: Chinese wines show huge potential

Following our first Wine Judging in China, our judges talked through some of their highlights, discoveries and shared their advice to producers looking to enter international markets.

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IWSC reveals shortlist for its 2024 Green Wine Initiative

The IWSC Green Wine Initiative Trophy recognises the myriad of ways winemakers are shifting their production methods and viticulture practises to be more sustainable. Discover our 2024 shortlist.

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IWSC announces 2024 Wine trophy winners

Having retasted all gold-medal winning wines from our 2024 Awards, our judges selected the winners of the IWSC’s coveted Wine trophies.

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IWSC announces shortlist for 2024 Old Vine Trophy

We are pleased to announce the shortlist for the Old Vine Producer Trophy, in collaboration with the Old Vine Conference.

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IWSC Judges: Austria's native varieties are tactile, phenolic, and exciting

The IWSC recently headed to Austria for its second Wine Judging in the country. After the judging, our international experts sat down to discuss the unique qualities of Austrian wines and share their advice to help Austrian producers break into the UK market.

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