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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.
Wine news
Best Spanish reds outside Rioja
Those who only consider Rioja when choosing a Spanish red wine are missing out. Find out which Spanish IWSC award-winners from Ribera del Duero & Galicia delivered in this year's judging.
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2020's best cavas
Generally more affordable than Champagne, the time is surely right for Cava to be regarded as one of the world's greatest sparkling wines.
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21 best red Riojas
Rioja produces rich, crowd-pleasing red wines that are drinkable when young but can also age for a very long time. Here's 21 award-winning red Riojas from a recent tasting...
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Spirit news
Spirits Communicator 2020 shortlist: Ian Burrell
The first person shortlisted for IWSC's Spirits Communicator 2020 trophy is Ian Burrell, award-winning ‘Edu-Trainer’ and Global Ambassador for the rum trade
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Spirit news
Spirits Communicator 2020 shortlist: Billy Abbott
Whisky Ambassador the The Whisky Exchange, Billy Abbott has been shortlisted for IWSC's Spirit Communicator 2020 trophy
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Spirit news
Spirits Communicator 2020 shortlist: The Three Drinkers
Helena Nicklin, Colin Hampden-White and Aidy Smith from The Three Drinkers have been shortlisted for IWSC's Spirits Communicator 2020 trophy
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Spirit news
Spirits Communicator 2020 shortlist: Neil Ridley
Writer and television personality Neil Ridley is the fourth person nominated for IWSC's Spirits Communicator 2020 trophy
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Spirit news
Spirits Communicator 2020 shortlist: Becky Paskin
The final contender for IWSC's Spirits Communicator 2020 award is internationally respected spirits journalist Becky Paskin
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Wine news
Trophy winner 2020: Emilio Lustau Oloroso VORS NV
Sherry's a category that's made a real comeback in previous years. We spoke to Bodegas Lustau's Cellar Master Sergio Martínez about their recent trophy win...
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30 best vegan-friendly wines from around the world
It’s World Vegan Month, and with the ever-increasing take-up of veganism, we look at what makes a wine vegan and 30 best vegan-friendly award-winning wines
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