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Each week we publish stories about the best wines and spirits, our experts, upcoming events, and beverage industry news. And, don't miss our new IWSC Insights series, where we take an in-depth look into drinks businesses and markets around the world. Looking for recommendations? Visit our consumer website Club Oenologique to read our top 10s and reviews.
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IWSC Wine Communicator 2020 shortlist: Nina Caplan
Nina Caplan is an award-winning author and wine, travel and arts journalist, as well as a speaker, editor, consultant and editor
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IWSC Business Insight: Liberty Wines
Liberty Wines is one of the UK’s most dynamic distributors. Founded in 1997, it lists some 1650 wines from 25 countries
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Spirit news
Interview: Raissa de Haas, Double Dutch
Natural ingredients and innovative flavour pairings are the key to a great mixer, says Raissa de Haas of premium mixer brand Double Dutch
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IWSC judge Piotr Pietras MS at Wines of Portugal
Master Sommelier and IWSC judge Piotr Pietras MS presented a masterclass at the Wines of Portugal tasting event in London last week
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Red Wine Producer 2019: Cederberg Private Cellars
Not only does Cederberg boast the Cape’s highest-altitude vineyards, it’s also said to be South Africa’s most uniquely situated wine farm
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Spirit news
Meet the makers: Paul and Cheryl Sharrocks, Stockport Gin
In 2018, husband and wife team Paul and Cheryl Sharrocks converted their garage into a gin distillery to found Stockport Gin
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Five reasons to visit IWSC at ProWein
From 15-17 March, the IWSC team will be attending ProWein, the world’s leading trade fair for wines and spirits
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Meet Tamara Roberts, our 2020 president
Roberts is the first English wine producer to take the position of IWSC president – a testament to the rising global status of English wine
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Spirit news
Liqueur Producer 2019: Distillery Merlet & Fils
Established in 1850, this family-run company knows a thing or two about distillation, spending over a century producing eaux-de-vie
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Top drinks for Valentines
The path for Valentine’s Day is well trodden: roses, chocolates and cliché. IWSC gives some advice on what to drink beyond the usual
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