IWSC - Club Oenologique

The IWSC wishes you a magical Christmas surrounded by your loved ones and a joyful, prosperous 2025! 🎄 As we close out another fantastic year, we want to express our heartfelt thanks for your involvement in our community, for your unwavering support and dedication to this exciting industry. We are incredibly proud and grateful to be among such a vibrant group of talented professionals, and we can't wait to continue our journey together in 2025! 🍾 May your holiday season be brimming with love, laughter, joy, and, of course, some amazing drinks! We look forward to seeing you in the new year! #iwsc #iwsc2025 #merrychristmas

Do you know any rising stars in the world of spirits? Or maybe you're the one shaking things up with your innovative and passionate approach? Join our Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication Award or nominate someone you believe deserves the spotlight.🏆⁠ ⁠ Our Emerging Talent in Spirits Communication celebrates fresh, exciting voices in the spirits industry – like our previous winners Emma Cookson, Gabrielle Nicole Pharms-Barr and Kate Malczewski. The winner will be awarded with a £2.5k travel bursary. ⁠ To enter the Award, fill in the form on our website before the deadline on 31 January 2025 - check out the link: https://hubs.ly/Q0308H7j0 #iwsc #iwscemergingtalent #emergingtalent #spirits #communicator⁠

The IWSC is on the hunt for the most thrilling new voices in wine communication. No matter where you are across the globe, if wine is your passion, if you love sharing your insights with consumers or trade, and if crafting unique, captivating wine content is your calling – this award is made for you! ⁠ ⁠ Since its debut in 2022, this esteemed accolade has celebrated outstanding communicators like Cassandra Charlick, Sophia Longhi, and Luma Monteiro. We can't wait to uncover and support even more exciting talents! ⁠ The winner will receive a travel bursary of £2.5k which they can spend to broaden their knowledge. 🍷⁠ ⁠ Enter the award yourself or nominate/tag someone who is on the forefront of wine communications. To enter, fill in a form on our website before the deadline on 31 January 2025: https://hubs.ly/Q0308Gdf0 This award is sponsored by Consorzio Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore 🙏 #iwsc #iwscemergingtalent #emergingtalent #wine #winecommunication #winewriter

Do not miss your chance to enter our Emerging Talent in Spirits Award.⁠ 🥃 ⁠ We're on the lookout for spirits professionals making waves in the industry. Whether you're in Marketing, Buying, Sales, Finance, or any other role beyond beyond the on-trade and communications, if you're showing enthusiasm and dedication for spirits, this award is your opportunity to shine. ⁠ Join the brilliant ranks of our previous winners, including Rohan Shah, Matias Luciani, and Hemil Haria. ⁠ A £2.5k travel bursary will be awarded to the winner of this award. Enter the award or nominate someone who you think is making a name for themselves - follow the link for more details: https://hubs.ly/Q02_W3Gj0 #iwsc #iwscemergingtalent #emergingtalent #spirits #spiritsawards

Our Emerging Talent in Wine Award celebrates the brightest talent in the industry. 🏆⁠ ⁠ We are excited to receive your entries - whether you work in Marketing, Buying, Sales or anywhere within the wine trade. If you are demonstrating dedication and passion for wine beyond the scope of your day job, like our previous winners, Daria Kholodilina, Alex Brogan and Irem Eren, this is the award for you.⁠ ⁠ As with all our Emerging Talent Awards, the winner will receive a £2.5k travel bursary to expand their wine knowledge. ⁠ Enter the Award yourself or nominate someone you know before the deadline on 31 January 2025 - follow the link: https://hubs.ly/Q02_VLhr0 #iwsc #iwscemergingtalent #emergingtalent #wineawards

We are on the lookout for the top talent in the bartender community! Open to all international bartenders, our Emerging Talent in Bartending Award recognises professionals who are leading the way in creativity and trendsetting in the bar world – like our previous winners – Oscar Perry, Mia Kumari, and Courtney Francis. 🍸 ⁠ The winner will receive a £2.5k travel bursary to further their knowledge. ⁠ Submit your application or nominate someone you know before the deadline on 31 January 2025. Follow the link for more info: https://hubs.ly/Q02_VkJ90 #iwsc #iwscemergingtalent #emergingtalent #bartending

There's just over a month left to enter our 2025 Emerging Talent in Wine Hospitality Award! ⁠ This highly prestigious award recognises wine professionals who demonstrate real dedication in their role in the hospitality industry – bringing customers a unique wine experience. 🍷⁠ ⁠ The winner will be awarded a travel bursary of £2.5k to further their education and training. ⁠ Previous winners include exciting names in wine hospitality, such as Beatrice Bessi - Head Sommelier at Chiltern Firehouse, Agnieszka Swiecka – Head of Wine at Mount St. Restaurant and The Audley in Mayfair; Daniel Stojcic – Head Sommelier at Estelle Manor. ⁠ Follow the link to enter the Emerging Talent in Wine Hospitality Award before the deadline on 31 January 2025: https://hubs.ly/Q02_VgkS0 Award sponsored by Silverhand Estate 🙏 #iwsc #iwscemergingtalent #winehospitality #hospitalityawards #wineawards #sommelier

"The modern consumer expects a refined, flavourful, and health-conscious experience, and our judging criteria reflect these demands. Gold medal Low & No winners must demonstrate innovation while maintaining the highest standards of taste and functionality," says Laura Willoughby MBE. In this Alternative drinks edition of the IWSC Insider we speak to Laura, one of the most influential voices in the Low & No space: https://hubs.ly/Q02_zpSR0 Through our new Insider series, take a sneak peek behind the scenes of the IWSC with exclusive insights straight from the judges. #iwsc #iwsc2025 #iwscinsider #alternativedrinksjudging #iwscalternativedrinksjudging #drinksindustry #lowalcohol

“The industry is facing strong headwinds, and we’re not growing as a show because the industry is growing: we’re gaining market share from the competition as producers only have the budget to attend one major wine show in Europe and they’re choosing Paris.” Lucy Shaw recently caught up with Vinexposium's CEO, Rodolphe Lameyse, to find out what's in store for the 2025 edition of Wine Paris, 10-12 February. Follow the link below for further insights 👇 https://hubs.ly/Q02-VsdL0️

"A well-sequenced gin tells a story through its flavours, giving you different moments of discovery from the first sip to the last. This evolving nature of flavours, from initial botanical brightness to a lingering, satisfying finish, distinguishes a good gin from an exceptional one," says Olivier Ward, member of the IWSC Spirits Judging Committee. ⁠ In this latest Spirits edition of the IWSC Insider, Olivier explains the critical elements that elevate a gin from good to gold, and shares his insights into the IWSC judging process. Read the full interview at the link below:⁠ https://hubs.ly/Q02_n6rw0⁠ Our new Insider series takes you behind the scenes of the IWSC, offering exclusive insights straight from the judges: from Master Distillers to Senior Buyers, from Masters of Wine and Head Sommeliers to Bar Directors and top Communicators. 🗞️ #iwsc #iwsc2024 #iwscinsider #spiritsjudging #iwscspiritsjudging #drinksindustry