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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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Kotekhi - Gurjaani Wine Factory named winner of Georgian Wine Producer Trophy 2025

The winner of the 2025 Georgian Wine Producer Trophy has been anounced following our Global Wine & Spirits Judging in Georgia.

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Dirceu Vianna Junior MW: IWSC elevates industry standards

In this first edition of the IWSC Insider, our Wine Judging Committee member Dirceu Vianna Junior MW shares how the IWSC contributes to industry standards and reveals how the medals are awarded.

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Andrew Caillard MW wins IWSC 2025 Wine Communicator Trophy

Following the shortlist announcement, the IWSC is delighted to reveal the winner of its 2025 Wine Communicator Trophy. Congratulations to Andrew Caillard MW!

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Vilafonté receives IWSC 2024 Outstanding Wine Producer Trophy

We are delighted to reveal that the winner of the IWSC 2024 Outstanding Producer Trophy is Vilafonté.

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Perdeberg takes home IWSC 2024 Old Vine Trophy

We are pleased to share that the winner of The Old Vine Trophy, awarded in partnership with The Old Vine Conference, is Perdeberg Wines.

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Lanchester Wines wins IWSC 2024 Green Wine Initiative Trophy

We are delighted to announce that our Green Wine Initiative Trophy has been awarded to Lanchester Wines, a leading name in sustainable wine production.

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Kopke (Sogevinus Fine Wines) awarded IWSC 2024 Sweet/Fortified Wine Producer Trophy

We are pleased to reveal that Kopke (Sogevinus Fine Wines) is the winner of our 2024 Sweet/Fortified Wine Producer Trophy.

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IWSC announces La Chablisienne as the 2024 White Wine Producer Trophy winner

We are thrilled to award La Chablisienne, one of the forefront winemaking cooperatives in Chablis, the IWSC 2024 White Wine Producer Trophy.

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Winner of the IWSC Sparkling Wine Producer Trophy - Champagne Henriot

We are thrilled to announce that Champagne Henriot, a historic Champagne house, is the winner of our 2024 Sparkling Wine Producer Trophy.

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Vilafonté named as the winner of IWSC 2024 Red Wine Producer Trophy

We are delighted to announce that Vilafonté, a leading South African winery is the winner of our 2024 Red Wine Producer Trophy.

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