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8 Tips for Margaret River producers from UK buyers
Following three years of the IWSC Global Judging in Margaret River, we brought together our judging panels, including some of the UK's leading wine buyers, sommeliers and Masters of Wine, to discuss one question: What does Margaret River need to do to succeed in the UK market?
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V’Asbos: winner of IWSC Turkish Wine Producer Trophy
Following the IWSC Wine Judging in Turkey, we are thrilled to announce the winner of our 2026 Turkish Wine Producer Trophy. Discover how V’Asbos impressed our judges with its fruit-driven wines that capture the distinctive character of their terroir.
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English Wine Week 2026: Celebrating IWSC winners
English wine has plenty to celebrate this English Wine Week. At this year's IWSC Wine Judging, the country's producers once again demonstrated the remarkable progress being made across both sparkling and still categories. Discover the highest scoring English wines from our 2026 judging.
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8 Tips for Cap Classique producers from UK buyers
Last week, we brought together three of the UK's most influential sparkling wine buyers — Victoria Mason MW (The Wine Society), Beth Kelly MW (Tesco) and Alexandra Mawson (Waitrose) — alongside category advocate David Kermode, for a candid conversation about Cap Classique's future in the UK.
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IWSC 2026 Wine Judging in Turkey: results
The IWSC is delighted to reveal the results of our 2026 Wine Judging in Turkey. Amphora-aged Grenache, vibrant indigenous reds and precision-made rosés emerged among the standout performers as producers demonstrated an increasingly confident approach to both international and native grape varieties
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IWSC 2026 Judging in Turkey: judges’ deliberations
Last week, our international team of judges headed to Istanbul to assess a variety of Turkish wines as part of the IWSC’s Global Judging programme. We caught up with our experts on the highlights of the tasting.
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IWSC returns to Franciacorta for second edition of Global Judging
The IWSC is delighted to announce its second Global Judging in Franciacorta, bringing a stellar team of sparkling wine experts to judge the region's wines in situ.
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Bisol1542 wins Conegliano Valdobbiadene Producer Trophy 2026
Following the IWSC’s recent Judging in Conegliano Valdobbiadene, we are delighted to announce the region’s top-performing producer.
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IWSC 2026 Judging in Conegliano Valdobbiadene: medal results revealed
Exceptional quality, remarkable terroir expression and increasing stylistic diversity were among the key themes to emerge from the IWSC 2026 Judging in Conegliano Valdobbiadene. Discover full medal results.
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IWSC 2026 Judging in Conegliano Valdobbiadene: judges’ deliberations
The IWSC’s third Judging in Conegliano Valdobbiadene brought together leading international wine experts to assess the latest expressions of Prosecco Superiore DOCG. We caught up with our judges about the standout flights and styles.
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