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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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Langham Wine Estate wins IWSC 2025 Sparkling Wine Producer Trophy

This year’s Sparkling Wine Producer Trophy celebrates a bold English estate redefining fizz from farm to flute. With minimal intervention, daring techniques, and a grower-producer ethos, they’re crafting wines that are fresh and precise.

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Estate Argyros wins IWSC Old Vine Trophy

For our Old Vine trophy, one producer stood out for their exceptional dedication to ancient vineyard heritage.

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D'Oliveiras wins IWSC 2025 Sweet/Fortified Wine Producer Trophy

For six generations, this family has stewarded one of Madeira's most remarkable collections of aged wines.

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Akberg wins IWSC 2025 Red Wine Producer Trophy

Among the stone villages of Turkey's Aegean coast, this years winner is bringing forgotten grapes back to life - a vision now recognised with the IWSC's 2025 Red Wine Producer Trophy.

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Château d'Esclans wins IWSC 2025 Rosé Wine Producer Trophy

This year’s Rosé Wine Producer Trophy celebrates a visionary estate that transformed rosé from casual sip to global icon. With technical innovation, environmental leadership, and a portfolio ranging from everyday favourites to age-worthy prestige, they’ve redefined what rosé can be.

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Paco & Lola wins IWSC 2025 White Wine Producer Trophy

Twenty years after its founding, this company has reached a milestone moment - winning the IWSC's 2025 White Wine Producer Trophy.

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Edenvale wins IWSC 2025 Low & No Wine Producer Trophy

A trailblazing producer wins the IWSC Low & No Wine Trophy for the second year running, proving that dealcoholised wine can be both energy-conscious and award-winning.

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IWSC Wine Producer Trophy Shortlists 2025

Each year, the IWSC Wine Producer Trophies recognise excellence across the global wine industry. Celebrating both heritage estates and pioneering new names, the 2025 shortlists showcase the diversity and brilliance of winemaking talent worldwide.

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IWSC Wine Judging in China results revealed

China’s wine regions delivered an impressive showing at this year’s IWSC Wine Judging in China, with almost 200 medal winning wines across a wide spread of varietals and styles

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IWSC Wine Judging in China: Judges' Deliberations

As our Wine Judging in China wraps up, we caught up with our judges to find out their highlights, new discoveries and standout pours.

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