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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.

Wine news

White Wines with a Silver Lining: What Judges Think Will Sell Next

Whilst France and New Zealand continue their commercial dominance, the 2025 IWSC results reveal surprising opportunities emerging from unexpected corners of the wine world.

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Maria Boumpa crowned IWSC UK Sommelier of the Year

The IWSC UK Sommelier of the Year was named at a live final in London.

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The Red Wine Regions Winning Big in 2025

Red wine's traditional powerhouses faced unexpected competition at IWSC 2025, with emerging regions challenging established hierarchies and forgotten grapes finding their voice.

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5 Highlights from our 2025 Fortified & Sweet Silver Medals

The Sweet and Fortified category delivered the highest Silver medal success rate at IWSC 2025.

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IWSC 2025 UK Sommelier of the Year: The Final Live Stream

Join us live on Tuesday 8th July as we crown this year’s UK Sommelier of the Year, whittled down from over 40 candidates.

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Rosé & Orange Wines: Why IWSC Silver Medals Reflect Serious Quality and Craft

Some brands celebrate only their Gold medal wins, treating anything less as unworthy of mention. At the IWSC, we encourage a different perspective.

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Cap Classique Is Coming Of Age: The IWSC South Africa Judging

What our expert panel discovered during a record-breaking day of Cap Classique tasting in Paarl

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Spirit news

Gold Outstanding: rums that make you smile

What this year's Gold Outstanding Medalist rums tell us about the current state and future direction of the Global Rum category.

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Spirit news

Gold medal winning rums setting the standard

The Gold Medal winning rums at this year's IWSC showcased the quality and diversity of the rum category and demonstrated how rum is becoming a true global spirit.

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Wine news

IWSC Wine Judging in South Africa: Results

We are delighted to reveal the results of the IWSC’s Global Judging in South Africa for 2025. Judged by a world-class panel of experts, many with deep ties to the region, this year’s tasting highlighted the quality, character and confidence of South African winemaking

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