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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
The Winning Formula: Claire Thevenot MS
In the second instalment of our interview series with past winners of the Sommelier of the Year competition, we talk to industry veteran Claire Thevenot MS, founder of French wine importer Vins-Clairs, about how her mentor, Gérard Basset, helped to steer her towards success, what it felt like becoming the first French female Master Sommelier, and turning weaknesses into strengths
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IWSC Judges: South Africa has a bright future in the global market
After the recent IWSC Wine Judging in South Africa, our international experts sat down to discuss the unique qualities of South African wines, their future on the global stage and offer their advice to producers.
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The Winning Formula: Vincenzo Arnese
In the first of a new interview series with past winners of the UK Sommelier of the Year competition, we chat to Vinenzo Arnese, Director of Wine at Raffles at The OWO, about how he caught the wine bug at 17, his top tips for preparing for the competition, and the secret to being a successful sommelier.
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IWSC Judges: Margaret River proves itself as a top-tier wine region
The IWSC recently headed to Western Australia for its second Wine Judging in Margaret River. Following the judging, our international experts sat down to discuss the potential of Western Australian wines and their future on the global stage.
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Spirit news
Kentucky Whiskey judges: "We look forward to working with some of the greatest palates in the world"
Ahead of the IWSC North American Whiskey & RTD Judging in Kentucky, we caught up with our US-based judges to hear about whiskey trends and to find out what they will be looking for when tasting entries in Kentucky.
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IWSC news
IWSC takes ownership of the UK Sommelier of the Year competition
We are thrilled to announce that starting in 2024, the IWSC will host the UK Sommelier of the Year – a leading competition for wine hospitality professionals
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Spirit news
IWSC Spirits Judging in South Africa: medal results revealed
Following the IWSC’s first Spirits Judging in South Africa, we are delighted to reveal the medal results.
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Wine news
IWSC reveals medal results of 2024 Wine Judging in South Africa
This year, South African wines scooped over 520 medals leaving our judges in awe of the incredible quality on show.
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IWSC 2024 Wine Judging in South Africa: judges' deliberations
The third IWSC Wine Judging in South Africa has been a resounding success. We caught up with the judges to find out their highlights and to see what styles surprised them
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Spirit news
IWSC 2024 Spirits Judging in South Africa: judges' deliberations
For the first time in the IWSC history, we have brought our spirits judging to South Africa. We caught up with our judges to find out which of South Africa's varied spirits styles captured their attention.
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