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11 award-winning New Zealand red wines to try
'Expressive and vibrant, 'juicy and structured', 'powerful'... discover 11 award-winning New Zealand red wines from the IWSC 2024
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20 award-winning vegan wines
While plenty of wines are suitable for vegans, seeking them out can often be a challenge. We've rounded up 20 of the best vegan wines from the IWSC 2024
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Seven award-winning Japanese wines to discover
From stellar international varieties to Japan's signature Koshu grape, discover seven of the best Japanese wines from the IWSC 2024
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Beyoncé launches SirDavis, a whisky with a Texas twist
Eight years after making Lemonade, Beyoncé has created her own whisky as an American take on her favourite Japanese styles, named in honour of her great-grandfather. Joel Harrison has the story on SirDavis and reviews the liquid
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Podcast
The Drinking Hour podcast: Lebanon with Faouzi Issa
For episode 175 of The Drinking Hour podcast, David Kermode sits down with winemaker Faouzi Issa from Lebanon’s Domaine des Tourelles to talk about winemaking in challenging circumstances and his passion for modern wines made from the country's indigenous grapes
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8 award-winning Greek wines to try
From ageworthy Assyrtiko to sweet Vinsanto, these top Greek wines from the IWSC showcase exactly what the country's indigenous grapes have to offer
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Features
Where to eat and drink in Saint-Émilion
Just 30 minutes from the centre of Bordeaux by car or train, this picturesque village surrounded by the vineyards of the Bordeaux greats and classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site is the perfect getaway, even just for a day trip. Tina Meyer guides you to the best Saint-Émilion restaurants and bars – while helping you avoid the tourist traps
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14 award-winning Rioja red wines
Ripe berry fruits and toasty oak notes: no wonder Rioja red wines are among the most sought-after in the world. Here are 14 leading examples from the IWSC 2024
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16 award-winning Armagnacs to try
From young and fresh to impressively aged, here is a fleet of top Armagnacs worth seeking out, all high-scorers at the IWSC 2024
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Eight award-winning Chinese wines
China is now one of the world's biggest wine producers. Want to know where to begin with the emerging giant? Read on to discover the best Chinese wines according to IWSC experts
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