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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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The best merlots from around the world
A remarkably versatile grape, Merlot is a worldwide success story. Find out which 19 wines scooped a medal at a recent IWSC judging
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Trophy winner 2020: Kamanterena Winery Commandaria Saint Barnabas 2002
We spoke to Kamanterena winery's chief winemaker & production manager about their trophy win, philosophy & how to best enjoy their Commandaria Saint Barnabas 2002.
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15 best red wines from Central & Eastern Europe
With ancient qvevris to ferment wine in and native grape varieties, the medal-winning wines from Central & Eastern European are worth finding out more about.
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13 best white wines from Central & Eastern Europe
We take a look at the award-winning Central & Eastern European producers who are making the best white wines from indigenous & international grapes.
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Gin & tonic trophy 2020: Hernö Old Tom Gin
What's new on the G&T scene and what's the best garnish? We spoke to Hernö Gin about what it feels like to scoop the G&T Trophy for a second time.
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The world's best champagnes
Nothing conveys luxury and celebration more than the word 'Champagne'. Find out the best Champagnes of 2020 as scored by IWSC judges.
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The world's best gins for making gin & tonics
It's International Gin & Tonic Day today, here are five of the world's best gins to make a classic G&T with at home.
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Spirit news
Liqueur trophy 2020: Yamamoto Shuzo Nigori Umeshu
More and more people, it seems, are starting to discover the charms of traditional Japanese drinks. We spoke to Reona Togawa from Yamamoto Shuzo to find out more about winning the IWSC 2020 liqueur trophy.
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IWSC reveals the producers shortlisted for top wine trophies
IWSC unveils the final shortlists for the Wine Producer Awards, which recognise the best producers across the world.
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Spirit news
The world's best liqueurs
It's the variety of liqueurs that makes the category so fascinating: almost any ingredient you can think of has been used in making them. Here are the top 10 IWSC Gold medal-winners from the recent tasting.
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