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Loukia Xinari

Loukia is Marketing Manager at Decanter, supporting Decanter’s awards and events in the UK and overseas, including Decanter World Wine Awards, Fine Wine Encounters, Decanter Masterclasses and Decanter’s international presence at trade fairs and events.

Loukia is currently a WSET Diploma student and has a MSc (Hons) in marketing. Her background is diverse with her study focus being in law before she discovered her love for wine. She previously completed an internship in a winery in Naoussa, northern Greece and she also has experience working in the spirits industry with UK specialist retailer Master of Malt.

Loukia loves learning and exploring more about wine and her favourite grape varieties and wines at the moment include Assyrtiko, red Burgundy and Xinomavro.

Photo highlights: DWWA 2026 judging week

A look inside DWWA judging week...

Celebrating DWWA: An intimate dinner in the heart of Belgravia

Ahead of judging week, Decanter World Wine Awards together with Château Léoube, hosted an intimate dinner at Daylesford Organic in Belgravia, pairing the farmshop's seasonal kitchen with top winners from the 2025 competition.

By Loukia Xinari Published 27 April 26
International Syrah Day: 15 top-awarded wines to explore

Top-scoring wines from across the globe to celebrate with...

By Loukia Xinari Published 15 February 26
DWWA 2025: The Best of Bordeaux

Discover top-scoring Bordeaux red blends from the 2025 competition...

By Loukia Xinari Last updated 8 February 26
Spanish families defining excellence: DWWA masterclass at Barcelona Wine Week

Discover the eight wines showcased at the DWWA masterclass at Barcelona Wine Week...

By Loukia Xinari Last updated 6 February 26
DWWA winners tasting in the heart of South Korea

A spectacular DWWA event in partnership with Winevision...

By Loukia Xinari Published 12 December 25
DWWA Winners’ Table: A spectacular line-up at Decanter’s Fine Wine Encounter in Singapore

Discover the full line-up of top-scoring wines showcased at the event...

By Loukia Xinari Published 2 December 25

DWWA winners impress at Decanter’s flagship Fine Wine Encounter in London

A standout DWWA showcase with a diverse selection of top-scoring wines to try...

By Loukia Xinari Published 17 November 25
International Merlot Day: 15 award-winning wines to try

Explore 15 award-winning wines from DWWA to celebrate with...

By Loukia Xinari Last updated 7 November 25
International Carignan Day: 14 awarded wines to celebrate with

A selection of award-winning wines to try from DWWA...

By Loukia Xinari Last updated 29 October 25
Introducing the DWWA Resident Co-Chair: Welcoming Caro Maurer MW

Meet the 2026 Resident Co-Chair and learn more about this new role...

By Loukia Xinari Published 22 October 25
World Vranec Day: Eight award-winning wines to try

Learn more about Vranec and try it with these DWWA award-winning wines...

By Loukia Xinari Last updated 2 October 25
New Zealand: Precision, purity, power & poise

Discover DWWA 2025 award-winners from New Zealand...

By Loukia Xinari Last updated 1 October 25

Celebrating DWWA 2025 winners at the Salon of Decanter in Slovenia

Celebrating winemaking excellence in Slovenia...

By Loukia Xinari Published 11 September 25
Celebrating International Cabernet Sauvignon Day: 15 to try

Cheers to Cabernet Sauvignon Day with these 15 top-scoring wines...

By Loukia Xinari Last updated 4 September 25
Decanter magazine DWWA supplement: September 2025

Explore the top wines of 2025 as judged by the world's leading experts in our latest supplement...

By Loukia Xinari Published 2 September 25
DWWA 2025 Winners Showcase by Vinistra

Discover the wines at this year's DWWA Showcase organised by Vinistra...

By Loukia Xinari Last updated 22 July 25
Value Golds: DWWA’s Top 30 Golds under £15

Discover the top 30 Value Golds list from DWWA 2025...

By Loukia Xinari Last updated 23 June 25
Photo highlights: DWWA 2025 judging week

DWWA 2025 judging in pictures...

By Loukia Xinari Last updated 15 May 25

Top Italian reds: A taste of DWWA excellence

Tasting notes and scores for 10 Gold, Platinum and Best in Show awarded red wines, highlighting some of Italy's most well known regions...

By Loukia Xinari Published 16 April 25
ProWein 2025: DWWA top-awarded wines showcased at the world’s premier trade fair

Decanter's activity at ProWein 2025...

By Loukia Xinari Published 25 March 25
Meet the judges: Q&A with Matthew Stubbs MW

Decanter speaks to Matthew Stubbs MW, new joint DWWA Regional Chair for Bordeaux...

By Loukia Xinari Published 17 January 25
Meet the judges: Q&A with Alun Griffiths MW

Decanter speaks to Alun Griffiths MW, new DWWA joint Regional Chair for Bordeaux...

By Loukia Xinari Published 9 January 25
DFWE London 2023: DWWA top-scoring wines to discover

Explore 56 top-scoring wines from Decanter World Wine Awards...

By Loukia Xinari Last updated 25 November 24
An iconic day: DWWA winners’ table at DFWE

Picture highlights from the DWWA winners' table at DFWE...

By Loukia Xinari Last updated 25 November 24