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Waitrose and IWSC announces shortlist for'Julian Brind Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Wine Industry 2014'

Waitrose and the International Wine and Spirit Competition announces shortlist for ‘Julian Brind Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Wine Industry 2014’ The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) has announced its shortlist for the 2014 Julian Brind Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Wine Industry. This prestigious title was created in 2012 to highlight a man or woman who demonstrates they have

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IWSC Releases Beautiful South Wine Results to coincide with London Olympia trade tasting

IWSC Releases Beautiful South Wine Results to coincide with London Olympia trade tasting   Today (10 th  September), the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) announced its South African, Chilean and Argentine wine results at the Wines of the Beautiful South, London Olympia.   A strong performance was seen by South Africa, as they topped the Beautiful South medal leader board with an impressive 632

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The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) Announces the Shortlist for ‘Blogger of the Year 2014’

The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) Announces the Shortlist for ‘Blogger of the Year 2014’ Today (22nd August 2014) sees the announcement of the International Wine & Spirit Competition’s (IWSC) shortlist for ‘Blogger of the Year’. The award, now in its third year and sponsored by González Byass was created to highlight inspirational bloggers promoting public awareness in wines and/or spirits over the last

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The IWSC Announce Spirits Results

THE IWSC ANNOUNCE SPIRITS RESULTS Today, (23rd July 2014) the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), announced the winners of its 2014 spirits competition. The IWSC now in its 45th year promotes the quality and excellence of the world’s best wines, spirits and liqueurs. All spirits entered from around the world, endure a rigorous blind tasting and are judged by some of the world’s leading

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Waitrose & International Wine & Spirit Competition Search For Next Rising Star

Waitrose and the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) have started their 2014 worldwide search to find the next big star in the wine industry, for the annual Julian Brind Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement.   The late Julian Brind MW, was a leading light in the wine trade and an integral part of the Waitrose wine team for over forty years. The award was

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Award Winning Wines for Everyone

AWARD WINNING WINES FOR EVERYONE THE IWSC ANNOUNCE RESULTS OF THE 2014 NORTHERN HEMISPHERE JUDGING Today the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) announced the winning wines from the Northern Hemisphere, with results showing that supermarkets and convenience stores are leading the way with their affordable own brands. The IWSC promotes the quality and excellence of the world’s best wines, spirits and liqueurs. Medals featured

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IWSC Releases Northern Hemisphere Wine Results

IWSC Releases Northern Hemisphere Wine Results   Italian wine producers topped the medal leader board inthis year's International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC),as the Northern Hemisphere results were announced today at the London Wine Fair.   Italy were awarded 780 medals, overtaking last year’s reigning winner, France (765 medals).France however achieved the most Gold and Gold Outstanding medals, winning 20 Gold and 13 Gold Outstanding.

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IWSC Results Uncover Emerging Wine Trends

IWSC Results Uncover Emerging Wine Trends   International Wine & Spirit Competition expert Ewan Lacey shares his views on these intriguing results   Today saw the announcement of the International Wine and Spirit Competition’s (IWSC) Northern Hemisphere results at the London Wine Fair. Widely acknowledged as the most prestigious contest of its type in the world, IWSC General Manager, Ewan Lacey gives his wine predictions

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The International Wine and Spirit Competition

he International Wine and Spirit Competition Results Announcement and Tastings at the 2014 London Wine Fair   The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC), has announced its tasting schedule for this year’s London Wine Fair. Now in its 34th year, the event held at Olympia London will run from 2nd - 4th June and will host a variety of exhibitors, with an array of wines

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IWSC to Host ‘The World of Wines Experience’ at BBC Good Food Show London

IWSC to Host ‘The World of Wines Experience’ at BBC Good Food Show London #worldofwines   The International Wine & Spirit Competition has announced its plans to host ‘The World of Wines Experience’ at this year’s BBC Good Food Show, London Olympia, 14 th  – 16 th  November 2014.   The International Wine & Spirit Competition will be presenting its award winning wines at London’s biggest

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