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Maria Boumpa crowned IWSC UK Sommelier of the Year
The IWSC UK Sommelier of the Year was named at a live final in London.
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Wine news
The Red Wine Regions Winning Big in 2025
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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Wine news
5 Highlights from our 2025 Fortified & Sweet Silver Medals
The Sweet and Fortified category delivered the highest Silver medal success rate at IWSC 2025.
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IWSC news
IWSC 2025 UK Sommelier of the Year: The Final Live Stream
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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Wine news
Rosé & Orange Wines: Why IWSC Silver Medals Reflect Serious Quality and Craft
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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Wine news
Cap Classique Is Coming Of Age: The IWSC South Africa Judging
What our expert panel discovered during a record-breaking day of Cap Classique tasting in Paarl
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Spirit news
Gold Outstanding: rums that make you smile
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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Spirit news
Gold medal winning rums setting the standard
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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Wine news
IWSC Wine Judging in South Africa: Results
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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Spirit news
Lessons from this year's rum silver medal winners
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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