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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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ProWein 2022: Tempting tastings and unmissable events
After a three-year hiatus, ProWein – the world’s largest drinks trade show – is back with a bang in May, hosting over 5,500 wine and spirits producers from 60 countries under one roof. Taking place at the Messe Düsseldorf from 15-17 May, the fair’s director, Bastian Mingers, is keen to make up for lost time. “As a show organiser, three years without physical interaction is
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Spirit news
IWSC reveals the winner of its Spirits Supermarket of the Year award
The IWSC is delighted to announce the 2022 winner of its Spirits Supermarket of the Year award.
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Wine news
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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Spirit news
IWSC announces the winner of its 2022 Spirits Distributor of the Year award
Following last week’s announcement of our shortlist for the Spirits Distributor of the Year accolade, sponsored by Karuizawa Distillers, the IWSC is delighted to announce the 2022 winner of this much-contested award.
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Wine news
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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Wine news
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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Wine news
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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IWSC news
IWSC reveals its 2022 Spirits Supermarket of the Year shortlist
The IWSC Spirits Supermarket of the Year accolade was created to recognise the supermarkets innovating and adapting to a rapidly changing market as well as excelling in communicating its offer to its customers.
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IWSC announces its Wine Supermarket of the Year 2022 shortlist
The IWSC Wine Supermarket of the Year award was created to recognise the supermarkets innovating and adapting to a rapidly changing market as well as excelling in communicating its wine offer to its customers.
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IWSC reveals shortlist for Wine Distributor of the Year award
The Wine Distributor of the Year award was created to recognise the wholesale, importer and distribution businesses leading the way in bringing consumers their favourite drinks. With recent obstacles, not limited to Brexit, shipping hiccups and covid, the businesses recognised for these awards are having to find new ways of working in a rapidly changing industry.
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