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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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IWSC Mezcal Trophy winner: Mezcal Colores Tóbala

One mezcal shone brighter than all others to scoop a trophy in 2020: Tóbala from Colores, an artisanal mezcal producer based in Oaxaca, the Mexican region where the majority of the spirit is made

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Top 15 Sauvignon Blancs from around the world

The IWSC has compiled a list of some the best Sauvignon Blancs currently available

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IWSC Trophy winner: Quoin Rock Red Blend 2015

Of the many highly regarded South African wine styles, Bordeaux blends are among the finest. The terroir in the Western Cape is ideal for varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, and the red blend from IWSC trophy-winner Quoin Rock is among the best examples

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IWSC Trophy winner: Bartinney Skyfall Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Award-winning Bartinney winemaker Ronell Wiid tells us how she got involved in the wine industry and shares her winemaking philosophy

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Top 10 South African red wines

The best South African red wines are an intriguing blend of New and Old World – bright, vibrant New World fruit, but with Old World complexity. These are the highest-rated bottles by IWSC judges

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Top 15 South African white wines

Over the past 20 years, the leap in the quality of South African white wines has been extraordinary, producing world class Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, and more

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IWSC Barolo trophy winner: Sordo

One of the finest exponents of the finicky Nebbiolo grape is Sordo, located in the Langhe, which won an IWSC trophy in 2020

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Top English whiskies

Here are the pick of English whiskies as judged in the IWSC’s 2020 spirits tasting

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Trophy winner: Mum’s Block Shiraz

Richard Quodling of Dorrien Estate Winery tells us about the secret of making the trophy-winning Mum’s Block Shiraz

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Aldi and Waitrose win Wine and Spirit Supermarket of the Year awards from the IWSC

The role of the supermarket as the gatekeeper to consumers’ drinking choices cannot be underestimated, and these two UK shops have raised the stakes in what is possible in drinks retailing.

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