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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
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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IWSC news
Celebrating the rising stars of wines and spirits: Meet the 2025 IWSC Emerging Talent in Wine and in Spirits shortlists
IWSC Emerging Talent Awards shine a spotlight on the people who are shaping the future of the drinks world and here we reveal Emerging Talent in Wine and Emerging Talent in Spirits
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Spirit news
Ivan Dixon: The calibration process is almost always organic
With over 17 years of experience as an IWSC judge, Ivan Dixon shares insights into the crucial process of palate calibration and panel dynamics
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Wine news
IWSC wine judging in Congeliano Valdobbiadene: Judges Deliberations
This week we’ve been in Italy for our third Global Judging event of the 2025 Awards, held in partnership with the Consorzio Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG.
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IWSC news
Celebrating the Future of Hospitality: IWSC Emerging Talent Shortlists Announced
The IWSC Emerging Talent Awards shine a light on rising stars across the drinks and hospitality world. These awards honour individuals showing creativity, leadership, and a drive to build a more innovative and inclusive industry.
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Wine news
Vino Joy and IWSC join forces amid China’s wine market surge
We are excited to announce our new partnership with Vino Joy News, the only English-language media platform dedicated to the wine industry in China and Asia.
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Wine news
Alistair Cooper MW explains how he calibrates his palate for judging
As a member of the IWSC's Wine Judging Committee, Alistair Cooper MW shares insights into the essential process of aligning judges' palates for consistent and fair wine evaluation.
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IWSC news
IWSC Emerging Talent Awards: Wine Communicator and Spirits Communicator Shortlists Announced
We are pleased to announce the first two shortlists of six for the IWSC Emerging Talent Awards, which will be revealed throughout this week.
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Alternative drinks
Josh Kelly: Don't get emotionally attached to a liquid
In this Alternative Drinks edition of the IWSC Insider, Buyer and Brand Relations Manager at Club Soda and IWSC Alternative Drinks Judge, Josh Kelly shares the Unique Challenge of Alcohol-Free Judging.
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Wine news
IWSC returns to Turkey for a third Global Judging Session
The IWSC is returning to Turkey this June for our third Global Judging event in partnership with the Tuğrul Şavkay Turkish Wines Competition.
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