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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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Top organic wines
Just as we’ve seen a rise in demand for organic food in recent years, there’s also been a commensurate increase in organic wines. These are the top-rated examples from the IWSC 2020
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Top biodynamic wines
There’s been plenty of misleading articles written about biodynamic winemaking. Here, we clear up the facts and pick out the top-rated examples from the IWSC 2020 awards
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Top 15 German white wines, from Riesling to Silvaner
Germany is home to some of the finest wines on the planet but its vinous charms have remained a secret to many, especially in the UK. Here are some of the best German wines as recommended in the 2020 IWSC
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Top-rated Riesling from around the world
Riesling is the ultimate white grape for many in the wine trade, but the wine-drinking public has yet to fully embrace Riesling’s charms
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Trophy profile: Max Mann Pinot Blanc 2019
Riesling may make many of the headlines in Germany, but Pinot Blanc (aka Weissburgunder) is starting to make waves around the world. Max Mann is one producer who is excelling with this grape variety
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Top Californian red wines
When it comes to California, UK wine lovers are well catered for at the very top and bottom ends of the market. But what about in between? Here are some of the best Californian red wines you’ll find, from £20-£80
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Barolo trophy winner: Gemma Colarej Barolo 2016
We caught up with the president of Gemma Cantine, Luigi Piacentini, to discover the secrets of Barolo and what makes this award-winning producer’s wines so sought-after by wine lovers
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Madeira trophy winner: D'Oliveiras Boal 1980
D'Oliveiras is one of the most historic and respected Madeira producers, and the winner of an IWSC 2020 trophy. We caught up with owner Luis D’Oliveiras to find out more about this incredibly long-lived fortified wine
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Discover the top 10 wines from Japan
Japan’s natural humidity makes grape-growing a struggle, which explains why the Koshu grape – a humidity-tolerant white grape – flourishes here. Learn more about Japan's best wines
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Sherry trophy winner 2020: Bodegas Williams & Humbert
We speak to Bodegas Williams & Humbert oenologist Paola Medina Sheldon to get the inside track on their magical trophy-winning sherry, and their approach to winemaking
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