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Save money on shipping with bottle collection at ProWein
The IWSC is calling all producers to enter now and bring your bottles to ProWein 2018, where the IWSC will be offering bottle collection at its stand to help entrants save money on shipping
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Shortlist announced for Wine Communicator of the Year 2018
A raft of talented nominees went forward for one of the industry’s most sought after accolades - the IWSC Wine Communicator of the Year 2018, sponsored by Veronafiere
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Nominate now for The Julian Brind Memorial Trophy
Nominations close this week for The Julian Brind Memorial Trophy, which celebrates outstanding achievement in the wine industry
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Wine news
Koshu wine on the rise
Nine Japanese wineries showcased their Koshu wines at a trade tasting in London last week. Laurel Bibby reports
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IWSC news
IWSC offering bottle collection at Wines of Portugal Tasting
The IWSC will be hosting a stand at the Wines of Portugal Grand Tasting next week, where the Competition will also be offering bottle collection
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IWSC announces Chinese Wine Tasting
The IWSC and the Institute of Masters of Wine have announced the most comprehensive tasting of Chinese wines ever held in the UK
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Spirit news
Top 10 whiskies for Chinese New Year
In celebration of Chinese New Year, Keeper of the Quaich Steve Notman, one of Greater China's leading independent voices on whisky, lists his top 10 IWSC winning whiskies to enjoy during the festivities
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Wine news
Top 10 wines for Valentine's Day
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, IWSC have teamed up with Harden's restaurant guide to bring you our top 10 award-winning wines (and whiskies) to celebrate with
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Mardi Gras: Top 5 wines to feast with
IWSC General Manager Adam Lechmere shares his top 5 wines to enjoy with your pancakes this Shrove Tuesday
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Israeli wine is 'the quality representative of the eastern Mediterranean'
More than 200 Israeli and kosher wines were exhibited last week at Europe’s largest kosher wine tasting, the Kosher Food & Wine Experience
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