
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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Champagnes to impress, and where to find them
Outstanding Champagnes to discover from Decanter World Wine Awards...
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Meet the judges: Q&A with Pierre Mansour
The Wine Society's head of buying and new DWWA regional chair for Spain talks to Decanter...
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New Co-Chair to join Decanter World Wine Awards: Welcoming Beth Willard
Get to know the newly appointed Co-Chair of Decanter World Wine Awards...
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Canada calling: The wines exciting the experts now
From refreshing sparkling to bold reds, explore outstanding wines from DWWA...
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Spectacular Seoul: DWWA award-winners showcase in South Korea
A memorable DWWA event with outstanding wines, in partnership with Winevision.
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Liquid Gold: Outstanding sweet wines of the world
From notable classics to new discoveries, explore the best from Decanter World Wine Awards...
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Unearthing Ribera del Duero
Discover this Spanish region through its awarded wines...
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Invivo X, SJP: Sarah Jessica Parker’s wine range, including new low-alcohol duo
Decanter sits down with SJP to learn about her wine collaboration, the new Sevenly range, plus what's next...
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Brunello di Montalcino 2018: Awarding elegance
Top-rated Brunello di Montalcino wines from Decanter World Wine Awards...
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Discover award-winning English wines at Grape Britannia
Save 10% on Grape Britannia's DWWA 2023 mixed case with these details...
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Exclusive offer on DWWA award-winning wines at EW Wines
Discover and save on an exciting mixed case of medal-winning wines...
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DWWA celebrates 20 years and record results in China
Highlights from our DWWA awards ceremony and tasting in Changsha, China...
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Media Centre – Retailer Awards
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Award-winning wines to buy now at Jeroboams
Treat yourself to Jeroboams' Decanter Winners 2023 Mixes Case, and save...
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Portuguese whites: Wines to look out for
Quality white wines are on the rise. Discover for yourself with these award-winning wines...
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DWWA 2023 Platinum: The 97 point wines to seek out now
Among the best of the best, discover this year’s Platinum winning wines...
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Australian Chardonnay: An international success story
Top scoring Chardonnay wines from across the nation to seek out...
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Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 results unveiled
Discover this year's top scoring wines from the world's leading wine competition...
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Award-winning wines to enjoy this summer
Expert-recommended wines to try from Decanter World Wine Awards...
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The Top 50 wines of 2023: Decanter World Wine Award’s ‘Best of the Best’
Discover the wines and producers awarded a coveted 'Best in Show' medal...
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Great Value Golds: Outstanding wines at under £15 a bottle
The Top 10 Value wines from DWWA 2023 to buy now...
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Decanter World Wine Awards 20th anniversary party highlights
Photo highlights from a memorable celebration to mark 20 years of DWWA...
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Wines to watch: International Pinot Noirs
A global look at Pinot Noir with top-scoring wines from Decanter World Wine Awards...
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Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 judging week highlights
Discover highlights from the largest-ever wine competition...
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