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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.

Spirit news

Spirits Communicator shortlist: George Restrepo

George Restrepo is a Columbian publicist, photographer, bartender, and co-founder of the largest Spanish spirits and mixology platform, Coctelería Creativa

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Wine news

The undervalued red Rioja

When talking about ageworthy wines from classic regions, Bordeaux, Rhone, Burgundy and California come to mind, and rightly so. But one wine which always seems to be forgotten is Rioja.

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Spirit news

Spirits Communicator shortlist: Arthur Nägele

Swiss spirits educator Arthur Nägele has been working in the industry for 15 years as a judge, presenter and educator

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Wine news

Touriga Nacional, a great alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon

The king of Douro, Touriga Nacional, is probably the key ingredient in top Vintage Port, and more recently it’s being used to produce some top-notch table wines.

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Wine news

Judge profile: Nick Oakley

Nick Oakley is director of Oakley Wine Agencies, a leading specialist in Portuguese and Spanish wine

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Wine news

Portugal’s underrated whites

When talking about Portuguese wines, a couple of things come to mind: for reds, Port and the big and chunky offerings from the Douro.

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Wine news

Misunderstood Madeira

Madeira is one of the world’s most underrated and misunderstood wines. Christelle Guibert puts forward her case on why we should be drinking it more.

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IWSC news

Future 50 judging takes place in London

A team of industry experts have produced the final list of 50 future influencers in the global drinks industry

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IWSC news

Christelle Guibert appointed CEO Fine Wines & Spirits of The Conversion Group

The Conversion Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Christelle Guibert to the newly created position of Chief Executive Officer, Fine Wines and Spirits

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Wine news

The Tour de France through a glass

The world's biggest and most challenging bike race is now under way, and many sports fanatics will be following this annual event.

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