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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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IWSC Barolo trophy winner: Sordo

One of the finest exponents of the finicky Nebbiolo grape is Sordo, located in the Langhe, which won an IWSC trophy in 2020

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Trophy winner: Mum’s Block Shiraz

Richard Quodling of Dorrien Estate Winery tells us about the secret of making the trophy-winning Mum’s Block Shiraz

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IWSC announces Emerging Talent in Wine winner

The judging panel was unanimous in awarding the Emerging Talent in Wine award to Jamie Smith of Urban Craft Wines and The Online Tasting Club

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Best Argentinian Malbec as rated by IWSC experts

Argentine Malbec is one of the success stories of recent years, and with Malbec World Day coming up this week, we're celebrating the top-rated bottles from the IWSC 2020 awards

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20 best English sparkling wines

Sparkling wine has been a real success story in England and English fizzes frequently beat Champagnes in blind tastings. Here are 20 of the best bottles to seek out

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Top organic wines

Just as we’ve seen a rise in demand for organic food in recent years, there’s also been a commensurate increase in organic wines. These are the top-rated examples from the IWSC 2020

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Top biodynamic wines

There’s been plenty of misleading articles written about biodynamic winemaking. Here, we clear up the facts and pick out the top-rated examples from the IWSC 2020 awards

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Top 15 German white wines, from Riesling to Silvaner

Germany is home to some of the finest wines on the planet but its vinous charms have remained a secret to many, especially in the UK. Here are some of the best German wines as recommended in the 2020 IWSC

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Top-rated Riesling from around the world

Riesling is the ultimate white grape for many in the wine trade, but the wine-drinking public has yet to fully embrace Riesling’s charms

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Trophy profile: Max Mann Pinot Blanc 2019

Riesling may make many of the headlines in Germany, but Pinot Blanc (aka Weissburgunder) is starting to make waves around the world. Max Mann is one producer who is excelling with this grape variety

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