LONDON, July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Wine Challenge, the world's most influential, impartial and rigorously judged global wine competition, has announced the highest scoring wines of its 2023 competition along with its five winemakers of the year.

Following a series of intensive blind tastings by an international panel of experts, wines from nine countries earned a place on the coveted list, which is made up of International Trophy winners (wines named as the best example of that variety). , as well as for the five Champion wines of the competition (the highest award reserved for wines considered the best in their category).

France obtains three Champion prizes

France was the best performing country in this year's challenge, taking home more medals than any other nation.

The Sherry stands out in Spain

Spain's reputation as a world-class fortified wine was not left in doubt at this year's challenge.

Austrian Sauvignon Blanc takes first place

Austria saw great success with wins for Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Sweet Winemaker of the Year.

English producer wins newcomer award

English winemaker Lympstone Manor Estate won the coveted Best Wine in the First Year of Production trophy for its 2020 Triassic Pinot Noir, proving that England can take on the rest of the world when it comes to red wine production.

IWC Co-Chairman Jamie Goode commented: "As all wines entered in the competition are judged blind, it is impossible to predict which wines will score highest when the results are released. It's fantastic to see Austria defeat the heavyweights that produce Sauvignon Blanc in the first place."

Wines qualified as "best in show" at the International Wine Challenge 2023:

IWC Winemakers of the Year 2023:

You can find the complete list of winners of the Trophy and Champion in the International Wine Challenge 2023 published on July 4 here.

NOTES TO EDITORS:

In its thirty-ninth year, the International Wine Challenge is widely recognized as the most rigorous, impartial, influential and global wine competition in the world. IWC assesses each wine 'blindly' and judges each one for its fidelity to style, region and vintage. Trophies are awarded to the best wines in each category. IWC is committed to helping consumers discover great wine, and the medals offer a guarantee of trusted quality.

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