Why choose the IWSC?

Competition. Connection. Community. Since 1969

The IWSC is the most respected global wine and spirits community, renowned for our expertise, influence and personal approach.

Discover further information on why you should join our growing global wine community by entering our awards.

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The IWSC is more than a competition. It is a global wine and spirits community, focused on people and expertise. Our mission is to champion the best wines from around the world by taking a personal approach to our partners’ needs. We offer comprehensive business support via our network of world-class experts and aim to bring this global community together to share insights and help each other grow.

We don’t just champion award winners. We seek out undiscovered talent and help partners – large and small – reach ambitious targets and achieve their goals.

The IWSC offers you:

  • An opportunity to put your wine in front of some of the world’s most eminent buyers and key decision makers, including the IWSC Wine Judging Committee, Buyers, Master Sommeliers and Masters of Wine.

  • Access to the IWSC’s expert in-house team, which boasts decades of experience from across the industry including media, marketing, PR, distribution, buying and retail.
  • Strong connections with the global drink’s community.
  • Tailored post award consultation, promotional opportunities, and feedback on non-winning entrants.
  • An opportunity to showcase your brand in our consumer title, Club Oenologique as well as at our events including IWSC Awards Dinner & Industry Celebration and our trade & press tasting events.
  • A chance to include your brand in our year round social media campaigns, newsletters and website.

Our Experts

Our Experts

Case Studies

Case Studies

Feedback on non-winners

Feedback on non-winners

Visit our Spirits Awards

Visit our Spirits Awards

Why the IWSC?

" Wine awards are super important. You’re judged at a similar level to other wines and to come out on top means that people trust what you’re doing. "

Tamara Roberts  /  Ridgeview Wine Estate, UK  /  IWSC President 2020

" IWSC is a standard and a benchmark for quality, which is independent and utilises the best in the industry to judge the best in the industry. "

Jamie Matthewson  /  Waitrose, UK  /  Wine Supermarket 2019

"In a competition where the bar is high – the IWSC wine judging process is fair but demanding so achieving a medal is meaningful."

Rebecca Palmer  /  Corney & Barrow  /  Judge