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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

Akberg wins IWSC 2025 Red Wine Producer Trophy

Among the stone villages of Turkey's Aegean coast, this years winner is bringing forgotten grapes back to life - a vision now recognised with the IWSC's 2025 Red Wine Producer Trophy.

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Château d'Esclans wins IWSC 2025 Rosé Wine Producer Trophy

This year’s Rosé Wine Producer Trophy celebrates a visionary estate that transformed rosé from casual sip to global icon. With technical innovation, environmental leadership, and a portfolio ranging from everyday favourites to age-worthy prestige, they’ve redefined what rosé can be.

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Paco & Lola wins IWSC 2025 White Wine Producer Trophy

Twenty years after its founding, this company has reached a milestone moment - winning the IWSC's 2025 White Wine Producer Trophy.

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Edenvale wins IWSC 2025 Low & No Wine Producer Trophy

A trailblazing producer wins the IWSC Low & No Wine Trophy for the second year running, proving that dealcoholised wine can be both energy-conscious and award-winning.

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IWSC news

Inside ProWine Shanghai

Josh Gu reveals what happens when 80% international exhibitors meet China's most dynamic buyers - and why missing it might be your biggest mistake

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Spirit news

IWSC Spirits Producer Trophy Shortlists 2025

This year’s shortlists highlight the remarkable breadth of talent across categories, from whisky and rum to liqueurs, vodka, and beyond. Winners will be revealed live at the IWSC Awards Celebration.

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Wine news

IWSC Wine Producer Trophy Shortlists 2025

Each year, the IWSC Wine Producer Trophies recognise excellence across the global wine industry. Celebrating both heritage estates and pioneering new names, the 2025 shortlists showcase the diversity and brilliance of winemaking talent worldwide.

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Spirit news

IWSC Spirits Judging in China: 2025 Trophy Winners

The IWSC is delighted to announce the two Trophy winners from this year’s in situ Spirits Judging in China: the Baijiu Producer Trophy and the Chinese Spirits Producer Trophy.

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Spirit news

The results are out: IWSC 2025 Spirits Judging in China

Following a highly successful inaugural year, the IWSC is delighted to announce the results of the 2025 Spirits Judging in China.

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IWSC news

IWSC Judging in China 2025: Insights from the Heart of Baijiu Country

The IWSC has completed its first in-situ Chinese spirits judging event as part of the 2025 Global Judging Programme.

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