
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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Australian Shiraz: Regional discoveryDWWA top-scoring Shiraz wines to try from across the nation...
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Germany: red wines to watchGermany is renowned for its white wines - but there’s reason to note its red wines too, perhaps more than ever...
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Albariños of acclaimExpressive, versatile and ever-growing in popularity, with plantings increasing around the globe, results from the Decanter World Wine Awards highlight the greatness of this trending grape variety.
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£36k donated to charity from the Decanter Retailer AwardsA record year for entries, all proceeds from the Decanter Retailer Awards have been donated to UK drinks industry charities
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Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris is back in 2022Sponsored
Eagerly anticipated, Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris will be back from 14 to 16 February 2022...
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Decanter World Wine Awards 2022 open for entriesEntries have opened for the nineteenth edition of the Decanter World Wine Awards...
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DAWA 2019 medal winners showcased at ProWine ChinaMore than twenty DAWA 2019 award-winning wines were showcased in Shanghai at Asia's leading wine trade event this November. From the bustling Decanter stand to an expert-led masterclass by DAWA 2019 Vice-Chair Li Demei, DAWA was well promoted at the largest edition of ProWine China.
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Reds of the Rhône: top wines from south to northStylistically diverse, explore benchmark expressions from the Decanter World Wine Awards...
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Save on a selection of top-scoring wines with New York’s Wine CellarageDiscover Best in Show & Platinum medal winners from the Decanter World Wine Awards 2021 with 10% off this November...
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Save on DWWA 2021 award-winning wines with Hong Kong’s ENOTECAThroughout the month of November, discover and save on a selection of award-winning wines across eight locations in Hong Kong...
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Philglas & Swiggot: Discover DWWA 2021 top-scoring winesSave 10% this October on award-winning wines this October with UK retailer, Philglas & Swiggot
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Where to enjoy Spanish wines in London: The Tapas RoomRecently awarded Spain Specialist Retailer of the Year at the Decanter Retailer Awards 2021, discover an incredible selection of Spanish wines at The Tapas Room, including a special DWWA menu this month...
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Brilliant BrunelloTuscany’s Brunello di Montalcino saw exceptional results at the 2021 Decanter World Wine Awards...
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The 7th annual Salon of Decanter Award Winners takes place in SloveniaDWWA 2021 medal winners celebrate success in Slovenia's capital, Ljubljana...
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Save on award-winning wines this September with MarloDecanter readers save 20% on a selection of DWWA 2021 award-winning wines...
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Specialist Cellars showcases DWWA 2021 award-winning winesSave 10% on a large selection of New World wines...
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Decanter Retailer Awards 2021 Shortlist revealedDiscover which wine merchants across the UK made this year's list...
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Success for South AfricaIn a standout year for South Africa at the Decanter World Wine Awards, the results reflect top quality and diversity of style from the nation’s producers...
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Decanter World Wine Awards 2021: Results revealedDiscover which wines won medals at the largest-ever edition of the Decanter World Wine Awards...
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Decanter World Wine Awards 2021: The Platinum medal winnersDiscover this year’s top medal winners
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The top 50 wines of the Decanter World Wine Awards 2021Discover this year’s Best in Show medal winners...
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English sparkling: making wavesStill relatively new to the world of fine sparkling wine, England’s path to international wine success continues to reach new heights...
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Photo highlights: Decanter World Wine Awards 2021 judging weeksA record number of wines have been tasted at DWWA 2021 judging weeks, with Platinum and Best in Show judging to follow...
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The top 20 sparkling wines of 2020From Champagne and Franciacorta to English and Australian sparkling wines, discover the Platinum and Best in Show medal winners from the 2020 Decanter World Wine Awards, plus where to buy them...
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