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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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Spotlight on: wine retailers

We're shining a spotlight on our winning retailers to showcase their hard work in encouraging the understanding and sales of quality wines

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Producer profile: Stellenrust

Stellenrust, winner of the Chenin Blanc Trophy, has produced some of Stellenbosch’s finest wines since the winery’s establishment in 1928

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Outstanding Wine Producer 2019: Kanonkop

Situated on the lower slopes of Simonsberg Mountain in the Stellenbosch region of the Cape, Kanonkop is one of South Africa's leading estates

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Taste IWSC recommended wines at French Wine Discoveries

French Wine Discoveries is the UK market’s definitive trade tasting of French wine

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An interview with Chinese wine consultant Terry Xu

IWSC wine consultant Terry Xu is a wine and cognac expert and senior wine business consultant with 23 years of experience in the wine industry

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IWSC winners at Love Wine Love Chile

The trade members and consumers who battled the cold rain and transport problems last week in order to attend the Love Wine Love Chile event in East London were met with a warm welcome and award-winning IWSC wines to sample.

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Judge profile: Mariano Braga

Mariano Braga is a wine writer and sommelier who has worked as a journalist, wine critic and judge, restaurant owner and wine educator over the last 16 years

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Latest results celebrate wines from Chile, Argentina – and Kenya

The IWSC has awarded medals to wines made from a wide range of regions and grape varieties throughout South America, Latin America, India, and Kenya

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Judge profile: Harriet Kininmonth

Harriet Kininmonth is the director of buying for Enotria & Co, the second largest wholesaler in the UK

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South African wine results announced

The IWSC has awarded a raft of medals to the top wines of South Africa following the tasting sessions in central Cape Town last month

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