
Olivia Mason
Olivia Mason is Head of Marketing, Decanter Events at Decanter, where she leads the marketing strategy for the brand’s global events and awards portfolio. She oversees campaigns and partnerships for the Decanter World Wine Awards and Decanter Fine Wine Encounters, as well as Decanter’s presence at leading international wine fairs and industry events.
Olivia holds the WSET Diploma, is a Certified Sommelier and has a BA (Hons) in Communication Studies. She is also an Italian Wine Scholar (Highest Honors) and French Wine Scholar with the Wine Scholar Guild.
Before joining Decanter in 2019, Olivia gained international winemaking experience through vintages in California, Oregon, Australia and New Zealand, and wrote for the global wine database Wine-Searcher. She also worked in the spirits sector with specialist retailer The Whisky Exchange.
Olivia has a particular interest in fortified and Italian wines. Her current favourite varieties and styles include Nerello Mascalese, Brunello di Montalcino, Sherry, and Vernaccia di Oristano.
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DWWA wines impress at the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter in New YorkHighlights from the DWWA winners' bar at the inaugural event...
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DWWA 20-year celebrations begin with Platinum medal showcase in the CotswoldsTen 97-point wines opened with DWWA Co-Chair Sarah Jane Evans MW...
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Vinitaly 2023 masterclass – Indigenous Italy: Showstoppers from Decanter World Wine AwardsJoin DWWA Regional Chair Richard Baudains at Vinitaly 2023 to discover regional standouts from the 2022 competition...
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Salon of Decanter medal winners 2023: Celebrating winemaking success in SloveniaHighlights from the 9th annual event in Ljubljana...
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International Wine Expo 2023 masterclass – Italian standouts from Decanter World Wine AwardsA 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 & AlbaniaCelebrating tradition, native varieties and quality wines...
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Piedmont’s signature standouts: Exploring Nebbiolo and new horizonsBoasting 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 DayTop Pinotage wines to try from DWWA...
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Douro’s re(d)volution: The ascent of Portugal’s still red winesDiscover 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 2024Explore 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 cellarRated 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 revealedResults are out – discover the must-try wines of DWWA 2024...
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Must-try white Burgundy: Top-rated wines uncoveredThe white Burgundy wines and vintages to snap up now...
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Decanter World Wine Awards 2024 Best in Show: Top 50 winesBest of the best: see the top 50 wines at DWWA 2024...
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Island Finds: Distinctive wines from remote vineyardsAward-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 festivalOne 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 ShowDWWA's top wines, being determined now...
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Photo highlights: DWWA 2024 judging weekFirst 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 competitionWhat's happening now at Decanter World Wine Awards judging week...
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International Sauvignon Blanc Day: Award-winning wines to celebrateA 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 winesSouth Africa's award-winning white wines to explore from the 2023 competition...
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Istrian Authenticity: 15 Malvazija and Teran wines to tryAward-winning wines from Croatia to seek out...
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The Big Fortified Tasting: DWWA-awarded wines to discoverThe 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 fairWhat we got up to at ProWein this March...
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