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Susan Low

DWWA 2026 Best in Show: The sweet and fortified wines that made it to the top

Sweet and fortified wines impressed the judges at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards, with two of them receiving 98 points. From Port, Madeira and Sherry, to Santorini's Vinsanto and Hungarian Tokaji, these are the wines that claimed Best in Show.

The red wines that made it to the Top 50 at DWWA 2026

Spanning 10 countries and featuring all-time classics as well as unexpected newcomers, these are the red wines awarded Best in Show medal at Decanter World Wine Awards 2026.

By Susan Low Published 14 July 26
Pure Brilliance: DWWA 2026's Best in Show whites and rosés

Discover the white and rosé wines that made the top 50 list at Decanter World Wine Awards 2026.

By Susan Low Published 9 July 26
Sparkling Glory: DWWA 2026's Best in Show winners

France, Italy and the UK swept this year's Best in Show medals awarded to sparkling wines. Below, discover which regions and wines impressed the judges at the world's largest wine competition.

By Susan Low Published 7 July 26
The future of wine: Emerging regions through the lens of Decanter World Wine Awards

Discover hidden gems with this range of top-scoring wines from emerging regions and lesser known grape varieties at Decanter World Wine Awards 2025...

By Susan Low Published 11 August 25
Argentina: A vinous powerhouse in South America

Discover top-awarded wines from Argentina from this year's competition...

By Susan Low Published 28 July 25
Beaujolais rising: An ever more significant wine region

A focus on Beaujolais' high-quality, age-worthy wines, including six to try from Decanter World Wine Awards...

By Susan Low Published 8 October 24

Tasmania in its stride: Uncovering the island state’s exceptional wines

Explore why Tasmania’s sparkling wines, along with its standout Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, are gaining well-deserved recognition...

By Susan Low Published 17 September 24
Chile: The long, thin country of iconic red wines

Dive into Chile's top-scoring red wines from DWWA 2024 to uncover what makes these wines worth exploring...

By Susan Low Published 27 August 24
The Alsace region: The Great French Ride

Vicky Bishop spent two months riding her horse around France's wine regions. SUSAN LOW joined her in Alsace, and learned more than she expected about the region

By Susan Low Last updated 3 April 20
Vienna: An urban living

Vienna is one of the few places where grapes still grow within the city environs. And the best place to try its wines is at thetraditional heurigen, says SUSAN LOW

By Susan Low Last updated 29 February 20
Star of the show: five top Riesling wine performers

By Susan Low Last updated 29 February 20
The heat is on with Global Warming

By Susan Low Last updated 10 January 20