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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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Tom Cannavan appointed IWSC Wine Communicator of the Year 2018

The IWSC has completed its search for the world’s best wine communicator

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IWSC launches The Sommelier Prize

A prestigious prize focused on Tuscany and donated by Marchesi Frescobaldi will be awarded to a talented UK-based sommelier or on-trade buyer

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IWSC celebrates record-breaking year at ProWein

The IWSC enjoyed a record-breaking year at ProWein 2018, receiving more entries to the competition on the stand than ever before

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Christelle Guibert leaves Decanter to join IWSC and The Conversion Fund

The Conversion Fund, a global portfolio of 28 companies within the luxury, lifestyle and creative space, is delighted to announce the appointment of Christelle Guibert as Wine Director

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Wine Communicator of the Year nominee: Amelia Singer

Our final Wine Communicator of the Year nominee, Singer tells us more about how she first became interested in wine, and why her favourite region is The Rhone

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Wine Communicator of the Year nominee: Rob Buckhaven

We find out more about Buckhaven’s career so far, including early memories of reading Oz Clarke’s books, and a particularly embarrassing moment with a stainless steel tank

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IWSC holds the UK’s largest Chinese wine tasting

The IWSC put together the biggest range of Chinese wines ever assembled in London this week, for a cross-section of the UK and international wine trade

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IWSC 2018 judging begins

Judging for the IWSC 2018 began this week, starting with judging sessions for northern hemisphere wines

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Wine Communicator of the Year nominee: Ilkka Sirén

Our third Wine Communicator nominee Ilkka Sirén sits down with the IWSC to share more about his experiences working in the wine industry

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Wine Communicator of the Year nominee: Tom Cannavan

Wine Communicator nominee Tom Cannavan tells the IWSC about his journey into wine, favourite regions, and the highlights of his career

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