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IWSC Wine Judging in Austria: Reflections After Day One
Inspiring, eye-opening and energising. That’s how one judge described their experience on the opening day of IWSC wine judging in Austria.
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IWSC 2025 wine results announced
The IWSC is proud to unveil the 2025 wine results, following two weeks of dedicated judging by a panel of global experts.
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The Secret to Breaking Into the UK Wine Scene: Sommeliers and the IWSC
To succeed in the UK drinks market, you need more than a great wine - you need the right advocates. The IWSC has spent decades building strong relationships with this influential community, helping producers like you get noticed - and poured - in the right places.
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Elizabeth Kelly MW: It's important to stay impartial when you encounter your favourite type of wine
Product Development Manager at Tesco and IWSC Judge Elizabeth Kelly MW shares her systematic approach to impartial wine evaluation
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IWSC Global Judging 2025: Conegliano Valdobbiadene Producer Trophy winner announced
Discover the top Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore producer of 2025, organised in cooperation with the Consorzio di Tutela del Prosecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene.
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IWSC Emerging Talent Awards: The entrepreneur elevating the wine industry
Jessica Summer has been crowned the IWSC Emerging Talent in Wine 2025. As the founder of Mouse & Grape, Jessica is reshaping the way consumers experience the art of cheese and wine pairing, building a brand rooted in authenticity, innovation, and customer connection.
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IWSC Emerging Talent Awards: Shaping the future of wine hospitality
This year’s winner of the IWSC Emerging Talent in Wine Hospitality Award is an international candidate who fought off stiff competition to claim the final prize.
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IWSC Emerging Talent Awards: The Fresh Face Transforming Wine Communications
This year's IWSC Emerging Talent in Wine Communications winner has been recognised for her dynamic and accessible approach to wine education.
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Freccianera triumphs with Franciacorta Wine Producer Trophy at IWSC
After much deliberation, Freccianera, Fratelli Berlucchi has been awarded the Franciacorta Wine Producer Trophy, recognition of outstanding performance at the IWSC’s first-ever Global Judging event in Franciacorta earlier this year.
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Results Revealed: IWSC Judging in Conegliano Valdobbiadene
This month, the IWSC judging panel spent an immersive week in the region, tasting, walking the steep vineyards, and experiencing firsthand the stories behind the wines of Congeliano Valdobbiadene.
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