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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.

Wine news

Best Chilean Sauvignon Blanc

Chile was famously dubbed the ‘Volvo of the wine world’ a couple of decades ago for its white wines but 20 years on and the Volvo has become a sleek sportscar producing more and more exciting wines.

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Fortified wine trophy winner 2020: Morris Wines

Not content with two trophy wins this year for their Grand Tawny NV & Grand Muscat, Morris Wines in Australia took home both Fortified Wine Producer and Outstanding Wine Producer: a truly remarkable achievement. 

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Spirit news

UK Gin Producer of the Year, 2020: 58 Gin

'Distilling top-class gin is like cooking a good brisket - you need passion, quality ingredients and patience.' Find out UK Gin Producer of the year, 58 Gin's MD Carmen O'Neal's future plans for this small, disruptive distillery

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20 of the world's best Chilean reds

The pivotal moment for Chilean red wine came in a 2004 tasting in Berlin when two Chilean wines were voted in first and second place ahead of some of the most heralded wines from France and Italy. Discover which Chilean reds wowed the IWSC judges this year.

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World's best Carmenère from Chile and Canada

Once winemakers discovered that the Merlot in Chile was actually Carmenère, they began creating some excellent wines. Here's some award-winners from IWSC 2020

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IWSC news

Meet Michael Urquhart – the incoming IWSC president for 2021

The IWSC president 2021 is announced - Michael Urquhart, former managing director of Scotch whisky distiller, maturation expert, bottler, retailer and distributor Gordon & MacPhail

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Spirit news

Brandy Producer of the Year, 2020: Château de Pellehaut

Scratch beneath the surface and you’ll find plenty of modernity and innovation in Armagnac. And the recipient of this year’s IWSC Brandy Producer of the Year, Château de Pellehaut, is a fine example.

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Spirit news

Nine of the world's best Armagnacs to drink this winter

Armagnac has stood in the shadows of its more illustrious neighbour, Cognac, for far too long. Cognac may have the brands and the bling, but Armagnac has history on its side. Find out which nine Armagnacs were recently crowned winners in a recent IWSC tasting

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IWSC news

Top wine and spirit trophies presented at the IWSC 2020 awards ceremony

Tonight, the IWSC presented its top 20 trophies to the drinks industry’s star performers of the year in a sparkling virtual awards ceremony

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Spirit news

Six of the world's best Cognacs

There can be few spirits with such an illustrious pedigree and an association with the finer things in life as Cognac. Here are six IWSC award-winners from a recent judging

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