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IWSC Wine Communicator of the Year shortlist revealed
The IWSC, in partnership with Vinitaly , is proud to announce the shortlist for the IWSC Wine Communicator Trophy 2026. This prestigious award celebrates individuals whose passion, creativity, and clarity have made a remarkable contribution to the global conversation around wine.
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Tracing the Wine Road: Georgia’s 8,000-Year Winemaking Legacy
With 8,000 years of unbroken winemaking tradition and over 500 indigenous grape varieties, Georgia stands as the birthplace of wine and a dynamic hub of innovation today.
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IWSC Global Judging in Margaret River: Producer Trophy revealed
Following our 2025 Global Judging in Margaret River, Deep Woods Estate has been awarded the Western Australia Producer Trophy for its outstanding wines
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Discover IWSC award winning wines at Cape Wine 2025
Are you going to Cape Wine this September? The IWSC is here to help navigate the show and discover wines with independent endorsements from our expert judges.
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Introducing: Top 10 Young Georgian Winemaker Award
The IWSC, Wine Agency of Georgia and Gurjaani Wine Festival launch a new initiative to recognise emerging talent in Georgia.
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Margaret River Results: Western Australia's Wine Renaissance
Judges uncover world-class Chardonnay, a record-breaking Cabernet and surprise stars in Western Australia’s strongest showing yet
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The IWSC in Margaret River: Judges' Deliberations
Ahead of the results anouncement next week, read sbout the initial impressions and finding from this year's IWSC Global Judging in Margaret River.
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IWSC Global Judging in South Africa: Producer Trophy Announced
Graham Beck, Cap Classique specialist, has been awarded the South African Producer Trophy.
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Turkish tradition triumphs: Akberg Şrince Şarapçilik wins IWSC Turkish Wine Producer Trophy
Following our 2025 Global Judging event in Turkey, Akberg Şrince Şarapçilik has been awarded the Turkish Global Judging Producer Trophy for its exceptional wines.
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Bronze Medal Red Wines: The Drinkability Revolution
Bronze medals don't tell the whole story - but they do reveal practical trends. At the IWSC 2025, red wines claimed 1,015 Bronze medals across 29 countries, and the patterns emerging from these results suggest fundamental shifts in both quality and style
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