
Olivia Mason
Olivia Mason is the Senior Awards Marketing Manager at Decanter, looking after the Decanter World Wine Awards, DWWA Buyers' Report, Decanter Retailer Awards and Decanter's presence at international fairs and events.
Olivia holds her WSET Diploma, is a Certified Sommelier and has a BA (Hons) in Communication Studies. Before joining Decanter in 2019, Olivia worked winemaking vintages in California, Oregon, Australia and New Zealand, where she also wrote for online database Wine-Searcher. She also has experience working in the spirits industry with specialist drinks retailer The Whisky Exchange.
Olivia has a particular interest in fortified and Italian wines, and is currently completing the Italian Wine Scholar programme. Her favourite grape varieties and wines at the moment include Nerello Mascalese, Xinomavro, Sherry and Vernaccia di Oristano.
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Salon of Decanter medal winners 2023: Celebrating winemaking success in Slovenia
Highlights from the 9th annual event in Ljubljana...
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International Wine Expo 2023 masterclass – Italian standouts from Decanter World Wine Awards
A must-attend trade masterclass with Michaela Morris in Chicago this October...
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Wine Vision by Open Balkan: Showcasing the quality of Serbia, North Macedonia & Albania
Celebrating tradition, native varieties and quality wines...
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Piedmont’s signature standouts: Exploring Nebbiolo and new horizons
Boasting more than 20 unique grape varieties, explore Piedmont's top wines to try from DWWA...
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Award-winning wines to celebrate International Pinotage Day
Top Pinotage wines to try from DWWA...
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Douro’s re(d)volution: The ascent of Portugal’s still red wines
Discover why the experts are looking to Portugal's reds with 15 award-winning wines to try...
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Decanter magazine DWWA supplement: September 2024
Explore the top wines of 2024 as judged by the world's leading experts in our latest supplement...
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Investing in Spain: Top-scoring fine wines to enjoy and cellar
Rated by leading specialists at Decanter World Wine Awards, discover 15 Spanish wines to invest in...
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Decanter World Wine Awards 2024 results revealed
Results are out – discover the must-try wines of DWWA 2024...
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Must-try white Burgundy: Top-rated wines uncovered
The white Burgundy wines and vintages to snap up now...
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Decanter World Wine Awards 2024 Best in Show: Top 50 wines
Best of the best: see the top 50 wines at DWWA 2024...
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Island Finds: Distinctive wines from remote vineyards
Award-winning island wines to explore from the 2023 competition...
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Taste of Vail: Ski, sip and savour at Colorado’s premier food & wine festival
One of the top ski destinations in the US transforms into a culinary hotspot each spring...
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Unveiling excellence: DWWA 2024 judging commences for Platinum and Best in Show
DWWA's top wines, being determined now...
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Photo highlights: DWWA 2024 judging week
First round of judging complete, discover the week in pictures...
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DWWA 2024: 18,000+ wines under review at the world’s largest wine competition
What's happening now at Decanter World Wine Awards judging week...
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International Sauvignon Blanc Day: Award-winning wines to celebrate
A global selection of medal-winning Sauvignon Blanc wines from Decanter World Wine Awards...
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Savouring South Africa: A guide to great white wines
South Africa's award-winning white wines to explore from the 2023 competition...
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Istrian Authenticity: 15 Malvazija and Teran wines to try
Award-winning wines from Croatia to seek out...
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The Big Fortified Tasting: DWWA-awarded wines to discover
The largest trade fair dedicated solely to fortified wines, the b.f.t. returns to London this April...
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30 Years of ProWein: Decanter’s showcase at the world’s largest trade fair
What we got up to at ProWein this March...
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Vinitaly 2024 masterclass – Decanter’s Rare Finds: A journey through Italy’s lesser-known varieties
Join us at Vinitaly this April to discover top-awarded wines from Decanter World Wine Awards...
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DWWA 2024 entries closing soon: A global benchmark for wine quality
Its 21st edition, entries to the world's leading wine competition close on 15 March...
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In pursuit of Pinot: The allure of New Zealand’s regional styles
Award-winning Pinot Noir wines to try with regional focus...
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