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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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Piper-Heidsieck awarded the IWSC’s 2022 Sparkling Wine Producer Trophy

With their expressive wines, impressive commitment to sustainability and constant desire to innovate, Champagne house Piper-Heidsieck are the worthy winners of this year’s IWSC 2022 Sparkling Wine Producer Trophy, sponsored by Denomination Design.  

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Jane Anson announced as winner of the IWSC 2023 Wine Communicator Trophy

Having recently shared its shortlist for this year’s Wine Communicator Trophy, sponsored by Vinitaly, the IWSC is delighted to announce the winner of this prestigious accolade.  

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Mark Gillespie named IWSC’s 2023 Spirits Communicator

Following the recent announcement of the shortlist for this year’s Spirits Communicator Trophy, sponsored by Chivas Brothers, the IWSC is delighted to announce the winner of this prestigious accolade.

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2022 Awards Dinner & Industry Celebration

The IWSC is looking forward to welcoming guests to its 2022 Awards Dinner & Industry Celebration at London's iconic Roundhouse.

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2022 Awards Dinner: Award Presentation Schedule

Discover the trophies to be presented on Thursday 29 September at the IWSC's Awards Dinner & Industry Celebration...

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IWSC announces shortlist for 2023 Wine Communicator Trophy

The IWSC is delighted to share the shortlist for its 2023 Wine Communicator Trophy.

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IWSC announces shortlist for 2023 Spirits Communicator Trophy

The IWSC is delighted to share the shortlist for its 2023 Spirits Communicator Trophy.

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IWSC unveils the winners of the Contemporary Design, Eco-friendly packaging, and Gift pack categories for its 2022 Design Awards

Following the recent judging of our 2022 Design Awards, the IWSC is delighted to share the winners of this year’s awards, as well as the designs which were highly commended by our panel of judges.

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IWSC unveils the winners of the Limited edition, Redesign / rebrand and Traditional design categories for its 2022 Design Awards

Following the recent judging of our 2022 Design Awards, the IWSC is delighted to share the winners of this year’s awards, as well as the designs which were highly commended by our panel of judges.

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Cornwall meets London - Absolute to sponsor the IWSC’s Design Awards

Leading Cornish Design and Brand Agency,   Absolute , is officially the new Headline Sponsor of the IWSC’s annual   Design Awards   with judging taking place on   23 rd   August   and results announced on   31 st   August.   The Design Awards flips our usual Wine & Spirit judging on its head – this time round, the packaging will play

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