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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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13 best white wines from Central & Eastern Europe

We take a look at the award-winning Central & Eastern European producers who are making the best white wines from indigenous & international grapes.

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The world's best champagnes

Nothing conveys luxury and celebration more than the word 'Champagne'. Find out the best Champagnes of 2020 as scored by IWSC judges.

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IWSC reveals the producers shortlisted for top wine trophies

IWSC unveils the final shortlists for the Wine Producer Awards, which recognise the best producers across the world.

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2020 Wine Trophies Announced

Find out which 30 wines scooped the top spot this year as we reveal the wine trophies.

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2020 Southern Hemisphere wine judging: the verdict

IWSC experts have sampled the wares of the 2020 Southern Hemisphere entries, culminating in the trophy judging at the end of an enlightening week.

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IWSC Business Insight: Berkmann Wine Cellars

Founded in 1964, Berkmann Wine Cellars is the largest family-owned and family-run wine importer in the UK

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Top white and rosé Grenache wines

Discover seven of the best examples of white and rosé Grenache from the IWSC’s recent tasting of Northern Hemisphere wines

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Future 50 Q&A: Jennifer Regan-Lefebvre

Jennifer Regan-Lefebvre is associate professor of history at Trinity College in Connecticut, where she teaches World Histories of Wine and The History of French Wine

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2020 Northern Hemisphere wine judging: the verdict

Wine judging committee member Alistair Cooper MW assesses the first round of this year’s wine judging, and the trends, highlights and emerging talent of 2020

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Future 50 Q&A: Monica Samuels

Monica Samuels is in charge of sake and spirits at Vine Connections, a boutique importer of South American wines and Japanese sake

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