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The IWSC UK Sommelier of the Year was named at a live final in London.
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Red wine's traditional powerhouses faced unexpected competition at IWSC 2025, with emerging regions challenging established hierarchies and forgotten grapes finding their voice.
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The Sweet and Fortified category delivered the highest Silver medal success rate at IWSC 2025.
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Join us live on Tuesday 8th July as we crown this year’s UK Sommelier of the Year, whittled down from over 40 candidates.
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Some brands celebrate only their Gold medal wins, treating anything less as unworthy of mention. At the IWSC, we encourage a different perspective.
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What our expert panel discovered during a record-breaking day of Cap Classique tasting in Paarl
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What this year's Gold Outstanding Medalist rums tell us about the current state and future direction of the Global Rum category.
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The Gold Medal winning rums at this year's IWSC showcased the quality and diversity of the rum category and demonstrated how rum is becoming a true global spirit.
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We are delighted to reveal the results of the IWSC’s Global Judging in South Africa for 2025. Judged by a world-class panel of experts, many with deep ties to the region, this year’s tasting highlighted the quality, character and confidence of South African winemaking
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This year’s Silver medal-winning rums offer a revealing snapshot of quality, innovation and style. With over 120 Silver medals awarded, the judging panels encountered a vibrant range of rums that reflected both tradition and the category’s evolving direction.
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