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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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2022 Wine Judging - deliberations from our judges #5

Following the end of another busy day of judging, we caught up with Sarah Abbott MW to find out how the judging across her panels went...

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2022 Wine Judging - deliberations from our judges #4

Another day of judging our entrants from South America and so back to our expert these regions, and Master of Wine, Ali Cooper.

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2022 Wine Judging – deliberations from our judges #3

As we round up day 3 of our 2022 wine judging, we catch up with Wine Judging Committee member, John Hoskins MW to talk all things France.

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2022 Wine Judging - deliberations from our judges #2

Our second day of wine judging was also the first day dedicated entirely to rosé. With rosé entries into the IWSC growing year-on-year, this year we assembled a panels of expert judges, led by Wine Judging Committee member, Dirceu Vianna Junior MW. We caught up with Junior to discuss the day and the overall impressions of the state of the rosé market.

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2022 Wine Judging - deliberations from our judges #1

Following today's juding, we catch up IWSC Wine Committee member Ali Cooper MW, and hear how wines from South America have been performing, as well as some exciting news from Mexico.

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IWSC unveils the winner of its Wine Supermarket of the Year award

Following the recent announcement of our Wine Supermarket of the Year shortlist, the IWSC is delighted to announce the 2022 winner of this coveted award.

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IWSC unveils its 2022 Wine Distributor of the Year winner

Following last week’s announcement of our shortlist for our 2022 Wine Distributor of the Year award, the IWSC is delighted to announce this year’s winner.

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IWSC announces a special start-up winner

New for 2022, the IWSC has created a Start-up trophy, to recognise the efforts of one entrant to its Business Awards . A proud supporter of innovation within the industry, the IWSC is pleased to acknowledge the work being done by Propeller for this new award.

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Top picks from Alsace as selected by our experts

Alsace is a diverse wine growing region. Due to a combination of ideal growing climate and varied soil types, an incomparable range of wines can be grown here, including some of the world’s finest aromatic wines.

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Why bother with Old Vines?

Master of Wine and founder of The Old Vine Conference, Sarah Abbott, argues the case for good old vines.

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