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Vinitaly
Italy's most important wine show celebrates 50 years: and as a celebration, many events will be promoting wine in Verona.Find the IWSC in Vininternational Stand D/2
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Vinisud
VINISUD is the showcase for the world’s leading wine region, the Mediterranean, which on its own accounts for more than 50% of world output.Once again, the IWSC will be attending Vinisud in 2016.
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Get lucky this St Patrick’s Day with The IWSC’s pick of the bunch!
With St Patrick’s Day around the corner, draw on the luck of the Irish with these award winning whiskeys selected by drinks expert, Ewan Lacey, General Manager at the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC).
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The International Wine & Spirit Competition is now open for entries.
Enter today for your chance to win a coveted IWSC Award. As well as receiving a marketing kit and full PR support, winning wines and spirits are showcased at international trade events. Read more to find out about our brand new website.
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The IWSC win 'Best Awards Event' and 'Awards Event of the Year'
2015 saw the IWSC team pick up not just one, but two awards for the prestigious Annual Awards Banquet which is held at the spectacular Guildhall in London.
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IWSC Awards Banquet
The International Wine & Spirit Competition hosts annual awards banquet at London’s Guildhall and reveals top trophy winners. The International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) announced the winners of 2015 at its Annual Awards Banquet which took place at the Guildhall, London, last night. Big winners on the night included South Africa’s Kanonkop Wine Estate, Marks & Spencer, Kent’s Gusbourne Estate and London Wine
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2016 President
The International Wine & Spirit Competition Announce 2016 President Today The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) announce their 2016 President: Matteo Bruno Lunelli, C.E.O. of Ferrari Winery and of the Lunelli Group. Every year the President is carefully selected from all over the globe by IWSC board members and must be considered to be an influential figure in the world of wines
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IWSC releases the coveted shortlists for the 2015 Trophy Awards
Today (Oct 6 th ) sees the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) announce the shortlist for the 2015 Trophy Awards. For a full update on nominees and selected candidates for the awards, that celebrate exceptional achievements and contributions to the world of wine and spirts, please visit www.iwsc.net . The Retail Award category shortlists announced today are: Retail Wine Buyer of the Year, Online
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Wine Varietal Trophies Announced
It has been an intense 7 months since the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) started its judging . With 7 judges per panel, 3 panels per day, 4 days a week, over 300 judges from over 30 countries have finally tasted all the wines & spirits entered into this year’s competition. With all the medals having now been released, today sees the announcement of
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The IWSC announce 2015 South Africa wine results at flagship showcase in Cape Town
Today (15 th September) sees the announcement of the International Wine & Spirit Competition’s (IWSC) South Africa wine results for 2015. This year brings notable results for South African farms, with a 50% increase in the coveted Gold medals. The competition has also announced the South African Producer of the Year shortlist, with the winner to be announced in November at the annual awards banquet
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