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Now in its 23rd year, Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) has firmly established itself as the world’s largest wine competition. Respected globally for its rigorous judging process and world-class judges, DWWA results are trusted internationally by both trade and consumers.
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Success for English wine at DWWA 2026The breadth of English wine was on display at Decanter World Wine Awards 2026, with top winners spanning from aged sparkling wines to characterful still styles.
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DWWA Judge Profile: Lukasz KolodziejczykA seasoned wine professional with over two decades of experience in the fine wine trade
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DWWA judge profile: Jean Wareing MWMaster of Wine and Alliance wine brand manager specialising in Spain, Portugal and South Africa. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Silvia GarattiSilvia Garatti is head of trade at Roberts Rolls. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Serdar BalkayaWine consultant and buyer with decades of experience in UK wine trade specialising in fine wines. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Sara Muirhead MWWine consultant to importers, with a focus on PR, marketing and events. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Robert GorjakLeading figure in Slovenian wine industry, educator & owner of Belvin Wine School. Based in Slovenia.
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DWWA judge profile: Rick FisherAuthor and educator on the wines of Spain. Based in the US.
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DWWA judge profile: Richard MaltbyExpert retail wine maker & buyer with specialism in wine blending in France, South Africa & South America. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Rebecca PalmerRebecca Palmer is associate director and buyer for Corney & Barrow, which has offices in London, Hong Kong and Singapore. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Raimonds TomsonsWine director at Wine Collectors. Based in Latvia.
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DWWA judge profile: Peter Mitchell MWExperienced buyer specializing in high end trade and retail. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Nina ThrosbyAn established sommelier, wine judge and the current recipient of the Tranche Scholarship. Based in Australia.
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DWWA judge profile: Nimmi MalhotraIndependent wine writer & judge. Based in Singapore.
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DWWA judge profile: Nick DumergueGlobal wine industry veteran based in Santa Monica, California. Based in the US.
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DWWA judge profile: Melania BattistonAn award winning sommelier and international wine judge who runs the wine programme at Cornus. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Sarah Knowles MWBuyer at The Wine Society, responsible for Champagne, Australia, New Zealand, North America & Sparkling wines. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Richard BaudainsWine writer, educator and competition judge resident in Italy
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DWWA judge profile: Neil Sommerfelt MWExperienced master of wine and wine buying consultant. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Sebastian BraunWine director and managing director at Oenoforos Group. Based in Sweden.
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DWWA judge profile: Saša ŠpiranecRenowned wine writer specializing in New Europe and Central Europe wines. Based in Croatia.
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DWWA judge profile: Elsa Macdonald MWAccomplished master of wine and wine educator specialising in Canada and France. Based in Canada.
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DWWA judge profile: Laurent Richet MSMaster sommelier, wine consultant for the oldest wine importing company of the Netherlands. Based in the Netherlands.
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DWWA judge profile: Higgo JacobsRenowned sommelier and ground-breaking fine wine entrepreneur. Based in South Africa.
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DWWA judge profile: Federico MocciaItalian wine expert and head of wine operations at 67 Pall Mall, London. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Eduardo MilanWine editor for Revista Adega and a judge for the Patricio Tapia’s Descorchados Guide on Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Brazil. Based in Brazil.
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DWWA judge profile: Tim Triptree MWMaster of wine and international director of wine and spirits at Christie’s, a renowned British auction house. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Nicolas Clerc MSPortfolio director at Armit Wines and president & founder of the UK Sommelier Academy. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: William Lowe MWMaster distiller and master of wine. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Colin ThorneWine buyer at Vagabond group of wine bars & shops. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Charlie FoleyNoted auctioneer and fine specialist at Christie's Auction House. Based in the UK.
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