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Are you going to Cape Wine this September? The IWSC is here to help navigate the show and discover wines with independent endorsements from our expert judges.
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The IWSC, Wine Agency of Georgia and Gurjaani Wine Festival launch a new initiative to recognise emerging talent in Georgia.
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Judges uncover world-class Chardonnay, a record-breaking Cabernet and surprise stars in Western Australia’s strongest showing yet
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Ahead of the results anouncement next week, read sbout the initial impressions and finding from this year's IWSC Global Judging in Margaret River.
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Graham Beck, Cap Classique specialist, has been awarded the South African Producer Trophy.
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Following our 2025 Global Judging event in Turkey, Akberg Şrince Şarapçilik has been awarded the Turkish Global Judging Producer Trophy for its exceptional wines.
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Bronze medals don't tell the whole story - but they do reveal practical trends. At the IWSC 2025, red wines claimed 1,015 Bronze medals across 29 countries, and the patterns emerging from these results suggest fundamental shifts in both quality and style
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From Provence to Japan, rosé and orange wines proved their trade potential at IWSC 2025, with over 150 Bronze medals spotlighting global quality, stylistic breadth and smart buying opportunities.
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While sweet and fortified wines may not always enjoy the spotlight they deserve, their Bronze medal performance at the IWSC 2025 reveals a category brimming with diversity, heritage and untapped potential
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An IWSC Bronze medal is nothing to sniff at, read on to find out which white wines, regions and varieties caught our judges attention.
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