
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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Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 judging week highlightsDiscover highlights from the largest-ever wine competition...
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Enoteca Japan showcases DWWA 2022 award-winning winesThis April, explore 10 of the DWWA 2022 award-winning wines with Enoteca Japan...
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Judging begins for the largest-ever edition of Decanter World Wine AwardsMore than 18,500 wines are being evaluated this week at the competition's 20th edition...
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Buzz of the Balkans: Croatia’s white winesExplore Croatia's top-scoring white wines from the Decanter World Wine Awards...
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Decanter Retailer Awards 2023 open for entriesRecognising excellence across UK wine retail...
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Celebrating 20 years of the Decanter World Wine Awards: last chance to enterEntries to the world's largest wine competition are closing soon...
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The Gold standard: representative Spanish reds from north to southDiscover a standout selection of Gold medal-winning wines from the Decanter World Wine Awards...
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New Zealand: Top-scoring North Island wines to tryDiscover the wines of New Zealand's North Island with top-scoring wines from Decanter World Wine Awards...
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Indigenous Italy: Classic wines with regional flairA selection of top-scoring wines from 15 of Italy's regions...
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Top Burgundy wines: 18 to try from Decanter World Wine AwardsFrom Chablis to Corton and Clos de la Roche, discover the highest scoring white and red Burgundy wines...
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Riveting reds of the LanguedocA top selection of red wines from the Decanter World Wine Awards...
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Gold sparklers: 15 to tryA global discovery of Gold medal-winning wines from the Decanter World Wine Awards...
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Decanter Retailer Awards 2022 raises £20k for charityFor a third year running, all proceeds from the UK awards have been donated to charity...
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Decanter World Wine Awards: The world’s best sweet winesTop-scoring dessert wines to indulge in this holiday season – and beyond...
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South Africa Focus: Bordeaux blendsA top-scoring selection from the Decanter World Wine Awards...
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Decanter Retailer Awards 2022 Shortlist announcedFind out which wine retailers across the UK have made this year's list...
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New World Gold: 15 wines under £15Top scoring Value wines from the Decanter World Wine Awards...
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Decanter magazine DWWA supplement: September 2022Explore more than 800 of this year's top scoring wines...
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Enjoy an exclusive offer on award-winning Italian wines at Independent WineOrder any six wines from Independent Wine's Decanter-winners catalogue and receive a gift bottle of Gagliole winery's Extra Virgin Olive Oil...
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Salon of Decanter medal winners 2022 takes place in SloveniaThe 8th annual event showcasing DWWA medal winners...
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Decanter World Wine Awards 2022: Results announcedA record year for entries with intriguing results, discover this year's winners...
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Mendoza: Cabernet Franc focusArgentina's rising red to discover...
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Entries open for the DWWA Buyers’ Report – UK MarketFor DWWA medal winners looking to gain or improve distribution in the UK...
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Platinum: The 97 point wines of DWWA 2022The highest scoring wines of the Decanter World Wine Awards...
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