IWSC 2026 WINE & SPIRITS JUDGING IN GEORGIA

Winners

About Contest

The IWSC 2025 Georgia Wine and Spirits Competition offers Georgian producers a unique platform to showcase their products on a global stage. Winning an award will be a well-deserved recognition and an incentive for future success.

Judge

Sarah Abbott
Master of Wine

Levan Mekhuzla
Chairman at National wine agency of Georgia

Rebecca Palmer
Associate Director & Buyer at Corney & Barrow Ltd

Adam Michocki
Central Wines - Director

Joanna Nerantzi

Joanna Nerantzi
Head Sommelier at 5 Hertford Street

David Kermode
Vinosaurus: Journalist & Broadcaster

Will Hill
Wine Buying Director at Novel Wines

Salvatore Castano

Salvatore Castano
On Trade Advisor & Wine Buyer at Friarwood Fine Wines

Daria Kholodilina

Daria Kholodilina
Georgian Wine Expert

Jaba Dzimistarishvili

Jaba Dzimistarishvili
Head Sommelier

Mariam Khomasuridze

Mariam Khomasuridze
Enologist, professor

Sunny Hodge
Founder & Director of Diogenes the Dog - Wine Bar and Café in Elephant & Castle

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Georgian wines are gaining more definition, consistency, and recognition with each passing year – Christelle Guibert

Georgian wines are gaining more definition, consistency, and recognition with each passing year – Christelle Guibert

IWSC jury to visit three Georgian wine regions

IWSC jury to visit three Georgian wine regions

Tasting of Award-Winning Georgian Wines from the IWSC Held at UK Sommelier of the Year 2025

Tasting of Award-Winning Georgian Wines from the IWSC Held at UK Sommelier of the Year 2025

The International Wine Competition IWSC ended with record results – the winners are already known

The International Wine Competition IWSC ended with record results – the winners are already known

IWSC Wine & Spirits Judging in Georgia – Preparations for the competition have begun!

IWSC Wine & Spirits Judging in Georgia – Preparations for the competition have begun!

Harry Crowther: The ancient heritage of Georgian wine means that, as with everything, there is a lot of history to tell…

Harry Crowther: The ancient heritage of Georgian wine means that, as with everything, there is a lot of history to tell…

How IWSC raised the standard of wine in Georgia

How IWSC raised the standard of wine in Georgia

2 Georgian wines among the top wines of the IWSC 2024 competition

2 Georgian wines among the top wines of the IWSC 2024 competition

Salvatore Castano: For me, evaluating spirits is no different from evaluating wine, we are looking for the best products

Salvatore Castano: For me, evaluating spirits is no different from evaluating wine, we are looking for the best products

The names of the jury members for the spirits category of the IWSC Wine & Spirits Judging in Georgia have been announced.

The names of the jury members for the spirits category of the IWSC Wine & Spirits Judging in Georgia have been announced.

Vardiashvili Family Wine: We trust this competition because it has a positive impact on our brand

The International Wine Competition (IWSC) brings the world closer to Georgia’s rich cultural heritage

The International Wine Competition (IWSC) brings the world closer to Georgia’s rich cultural heritage

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