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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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World's best brandy outside France

There’s more to brandy than Cognac and Armagnac. The French do it exceedingly well (they make Calvados, too), but countries outside France have a long history of brandy production. Find out which six scooped IWSC medals.

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Wine news

Trophy winner 2020: Booths Gran Norte Rioja Reserva 2015

We spoke to Booths' Buyer Victoria Anderson about their trophy win for Booths' Gran Norte Rioja Reserva 2015 and what it is about Rioja that makes it so popular.

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Wine news

Best Spanish white wines

Spanish white wines have undergone a remarkable resurgence in recent years with Albariño from Rías Baixas in Galicia the star of the show. Find out which other Spanish whites won awards in IWSC 2020.

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Best Spanish reds outside Rioja

Those who only consider Rioja when choosing a Spanish red wine are missing out. Find out which Spanish IWSC award-winners from Ribera del Duero & Galicia delivered in this year's judging.

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2020's best cavas

Generally more affordable than Champagne, the time is surely right for Cava to be regarded as one of the world's greatest sparkling wines.

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21 best red Riojas

Rioja produces rich, crowd-pleasing red wines that are drinkable when young but can also age for a very long time. Here's 21 award-winning red Riojas from a recent tasting...

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Spirit news

Spirits Communicator 2020 shortlist: Ian Burrell

The first person shortlisted for IWSC's Spirits Communicator 2020 trophy is Ian Burrell, award-winning ‘Edu-Trainer’ and Global Ambassador for the rum trade

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