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IWSC 2021 HIGHLIGHTS

60 judges: 23% Masters of Wine, 13% Master Sommeliers and 100% leading wine experts from every sector of the drinks trade, including buyers, importers and distributors.
Wines entered from 39 different countries comprising of 329 different grape varieties. 3,400 medals were awarded from bronze, silver to the coveted gold.
New categories to take the stage in 2021 were Prosecco rosé and Chinese sweet wines.
148 gold medals were awarded to superb wines with great personality, character and complexity, from 19 different countries, including England, Canada, France and Italy.
The IWSC is delighted to fulfil yet another round of judging during a global pandemic. There were 60 experts in attendance: over 23% of the panels were Masters of Wine, over 13% Master Sommeliers, and all leading wine experts from every sector of the drinks trade, including buyers, importers and distributors. The 2021 Wine Judging Committee – John Hoskins MW, Sarah Abbott MW, Dirceu Vianna Junior MW and Alistair Cooper MW – oversaw the rigorous judging process, and social-distancing rules which were in place throughout the tastings.

Over 4,000 wines were tasted across two weeks, awarding 3,400 medals, from bronze, silver to the coveted gold. Wines were entered from 39 countries with 148 gold medals awarded. The judges were pleased to see high medal winners amongst emerging countries, including Japan, China, Moldova, Russia and Georgia.

The majority of entries were from still wines. However, the IWSC continues to see the sparkling category dominate the medal count. Over 800 sparkling wines were entered from across 18 different countries. Gold medals were awarded to sparkling wines from Champagne, Cava and Prosecco; while English sparkling wine continues to grow in quality and impress the judges. It was encouraging to see gold medals awarded to countries that are less renowned for their sparkling wine production, such as Moldova. And new to 2021, the Prosecco rosé category was praised by judges for its balance and purity of fruit.