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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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Best Chilean Sauvignon Blanc
Chile was famously dubbed the ‘Volvo of the wine world’ a couple of decades ago for its white wines but 20 years on and the Volvo has become a sleek sportscar producing more and more exciting wines.
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Fortified wine trophy winner 2020: Morris Wines
Not content with two trophy wins this year for their Grand Tawny NV & Grand Muscat, Morris Wines in Australia took home both Fortified Wine Producer and Outstanding Wine Producer: a truly remarkable achievement.
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20 of the world's best Chilean reds
The pivotal moment for Chilean red wine came in a 2004 tasting in Berlin when two Chilean wines were voted in first and second place ahead of some of the most heralded wines from France and Italy. Discover which Chilean reds wowed the IWSC judges this year.
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World's best Carmenère from Chile and Canada
Once winemakers discovered that the Merlot in Chile was actually Carmenère, they began creating some excellent wines. Here's some award-winners from IWSC 2020
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Trophy winner 2020: Booths Gran Norte Rioja Reserva 2015
We spoke to Booths' Buyer Victoria Anderson about their trophy win for Booths' Gran Norte Rioja Reserva 2015 and what it is about Rioja that makes it so popular.
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Best Spanish white wines
Spanish white wines have undergone a remarkable resurgence in recent years with Albariño from Rías Baixas in Galicia the star of the show. Find out which other Spanish whites won awards in IWSC 2020.
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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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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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