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Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 Platinum medals revealed

Twenty-four countries featured among 196 mouthwatering Platinum medals at Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2026, showed full results announced this week.

They represent just 1.18% of all wines tasted, but the proportion of Platinum winners has never been higher – reflecting extraordinary quality at DWWA’s 23rd edition.

As the world’s biggest wine competition with a finely-tuned, rigorous judging process underpinned by leading experts, consumers and producers can take huge confidence in DWWA results.

To reach Platinum, all Gold medal winners must be retasted and discussed by senior experts, including DWWA Co-Chairs and Regional Chairs, during an intense second stage of judging.

High quality in 2026 is matched by a golden age of diversity. This year’s Platinum roster runs from benchmark Bordeaux and Oregon Pinot Noir to Ligurian rosé and Chilean País.


Scroll down to see the full list of Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 Platinum medal winners


Topping the leaderboard: The big four

France

France topped the leaderboard with 42 Platinums, nine more than last year, ahead of Italy with 29, Spain with 27 and Australia with 19.

Bordeaux’s 2022 and 2023 vintages featured strongly, as did white Burgundy and Syrah stronghold Côte-Rôtie. Yet, Languedoc scooped three Platinums, including for a Syrah-Grenache-Mourvèdre blend in rising-star appellation Pic-St-Loup.

Corsica matched its debut in this tier last year and there was a first Platinum for Savoie in eastern France, via a 100% Altesse white wine. ‘A truly exceptional embodiment of the region,’ said DWWA judges.

Loire Valley enjoyed a standout year, including the only ‘Value Platinum’ at DWWA 2026 (under £15-a-bottle) for Anjou Chenin Blanc: Domaine de la Clartière, Terres de Paillé 2024.

Provence showed it isn't just about rosé, winning four Platinums across reds and whites.

Italy

Italy’s 29 Platinums did feature pink wine, in the shape of Lunae, Mea Rosa 2025 from Liguria with 50% Vermentino Nero and 25% each of Ciliegiolo and Merlot.

Several Platinum-winning, signature Italian reds were from the celebrated 2021 vintage, such as Chianti Classico Gran Selezione and UK supermarket Marks & Spencer’s Collection Peironte Barolo.

Northern Italian white wines shone particularly brightly. Eleven Platinums went to either Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol (9) or Friuli-Venezia Giulia (2).

Cantina Terlano won several in the former. ‘An inviting almond chiselled palate, furnished with a spritzy lemon zest acidity and a saline bite,’ said judges of the producer’s Vorberg Pinot Bianco, Alto Adige Riserva 2023.

Spain

Spain’s glittering array of top medals at DWWA 2026 included 27 Platinums.

Deliciously well-crafted red Rioja and Ribera del Duero featured alongside ‘gorgeous’, Mencia-fuelled Bierzo and ‘elegant’ Cariñena-Garnacha from Priorat.

Two cellar-worthy reds represented a Platinum debut for Castilla-La-Mancha, including a 100% Petit Verdot with ‘bracing acidity’ and ‘smoky bacon savoury notes’.

Meanwhile, scintillating dry whites ranged from Albariño in coastal Rías Baixas to Bodega Diez Siglos’ ‘1985 Verdejo’, described by judges as a ‘unique and exciting style…reminiscent of a rich Fino’.

Australia

Australia is another perennial top performer at DWWA. Its 19 Platinums in 2026 neatly demonstrate the country’s dynamic, modern winemaking scene.

Coonawarra and Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon sat alongside old-vine Shiraz in McLaren Vale, plus cooler-climate Chardonnays from Adelaide Hills and Victoria; the latter region also saw a debut Platinum for Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir via a ‘unique and world class’ Southern Light Vineyards, Ghostgum Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024.

Huon Hooke, joint Regional Chair for Australia at DWWA 2026, said, ‘Australia is often thought of as a hot country but the quality of 'cool climate' varieties such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and sparkling wine continues to defy the clichés.’

Super sparkling: From Champagne to Tasmania

Champagne reminded the field of its prowess, taking nine of 16 Platinum medals awarded to sparkling wines.

Winners ranged from from Drappier, Brut Nature Non-Vintage (100% Pinot Noir) to UK supermarket Marks & Spencer’s Delacourt Blanc de Blancs Brut 2017, and Saint-Réol, Brut, Grand Cru Ambonnay 2008 in magnum (1.5l) – from a lauded vintage.

They were joined by three Aussie sparklers, including a first Platinum for the Orange sub-region of New South Wales and two for Tasmania, where producer House of Arras continued a strong run of form at DWWA.

Sparkling Platinums also went to Prosecco DOCG in Italy, Los Carneros in California, Hungary and England, where Berkshire county debuted in this medal tier thanks to Winding Wood, Rosé Brut 2022.

Summer whites showcase

DWWA 2026 Platinum winners offered untold riches to anyone seeking delicious white wines for summer (or other times of year).

New Zealand enjoyed a great competition with eight Platinums overall, spanning whites and reds. It included a UK supermarket label: Tesco Finest* Black Birch Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2025. Produced by Villa Maria in Awatere Valley, Marlborough, judges noted its aromas of passion fruit and ‘mystifying sea spray minerals’.

Both of Switzerland’s Platinum medals also went to white wines, including a 100% Petite Arvine with ‘bounteous complexity’. They were joined by Austrian Grüner Veltliners, which helped fuel Austria’s eight Platinums in 2026.

Three Snapshot Trends

Pinot power

Pinot Noir dazzled in many locations, from Chile to New Zealand. It powered two out of five Platinums for the US. Northern California's Anderson Valley showed why it is so highly regarded by those in-the-know, and Oregon’s Dundee Hills showed its class.

On the white side, Pinot Blanc iterations enjoyed a good year. ‘Oozing class and panache,’ said judges of Germany’s sole Platinum medal: Pfalz: Kranz, Ilbesheim Kalmit Weisser Burgunder 2024.

Mendoza terroir magic

Argentina’s eight Platinum medals all went to Mendoza, where terroir-driven wines are a key aspect of DWWA 2026.

A single-vineyard Malbec won Best in Show, but the Platinum list has a fascinating trilogy of single-vineyard Cabernet Franc produced by Gran Enemigo. ‘Fabulously concentrated with shapely tannins, razor sharp acidity and a savoury nerve,’ said judges of the Gualtallary, Tupungato bottling.

Tannat Tango

Malbec isn’t the only grape to thrive in southwest France and South America. DWWA 2026 saw Platinums for a Tannat-led, Madiran red alongside Bodega Garzón, Petit Clos Tannat 2023 in Uruguay, with ‘lavish blackcurrant, blueberry and plum notes on the palate’.

Local heroes

DWWA offers a treasure trail of local takes on international grape varieties. Cabernet Sauvignon drove two Platinums for China in 2026, for instance, including a debut at this level for Yunnan province.

Chardonnay excelled globally, too, but this year’s competition also featured plenty of local hero varieties. Witness judges’ enthusiasm for a ‘beautiful expression of Prokupac’ from Serbia, or Markus, Pepejuh Plavac Mali 2019, which secured one of five Platinums for Croatia.

In Chile, one of the country’s four Platinums celebrated the ongoing revival of historic variety País. Meanwhile, Georgia’s two Platinums included a 100% Aleksandrouli red with ‘jubilant violet, lilac and crunchy forest fruit’.

It’s unfair to reduce South Africa’s impressive eight Platinums to one wine, but there was notable success for Du Toitskloof, Granite Pinotage 2024, from Swartland.

Old-vine Chenin Blanc from Swartland also made the list. In Stellenbosch, meanwhile, Backsberg’s Patriarch Cabernet Franc scooped a second consecutive Platinum, this time for its 2023 vintage.

Sweet treats

How about a 33-year-old Slovenian Welschsriesling to enjoy with dessert this weekend? ‘Extraordinarily pure for its age,’ said judges of Puklavec Family Wines’ ‘Jeruzalem Ormož Spätlese Edition 2 Welschriesling’ 1993.

While Sauternes and Tuscan Vin Santo saw success, DWWA 2026’s 20 Platinum sweet wines featured many names from central, eastern and southeastern Europe.

Five of Hungary’s eight Platinums were sweet, including Tokaji Aszú ‘5’ and ‘6’ Puttonyos styles. Czech Republic saw its first Platinum since 2020 thanks to a 100% Riesling, and Greece scooped a Platinum via producer Biblia Chora in the foothills of Mount Pangeon.

Austrian sweet wines won four Platinums, with two for Kracher winery; including its Nouvelle Vague ‘Nummer 1’ 2022 red made from 100% Zweigelt.

Across the Atlantic, both of Canada’s Platinum medals at DWWA 2026 went to Icewines produced from Vidal grapes, including Pillitteri Estates Winery, Commendatore Reserve Sparkling Vidal Icewine 2024 from Niagara-on-the-Lake. ‘Superbly sweet and honeyed with a delectable crisp acidity and illuminating lemony pétillance,’ said judges.

Fortified favourites

Morris Wines’ Old Premium Rare Muscat reminded the world why Australia’s Rutherglen is so revered, but Spain and Portugal dominated the fortified Platinums. Bodegas Lustau took all three Platinums awarded to Sherry.

Three Port Platinums included Jáfoste’s 80-year-old White Port. ‘Phenomenally smooth and lustrous with a texture and concentration that must be experienced to be believed,’ said judges.

Portugal also saw success for non-fortified wine, such as a Vinha Vehla-led Grande Reserva red blend.

Full DWWA 2026 Platinum list

DWWA 2026 Platinum Winners

Argentina

  • A Corazón Abierto, Gran Corte, Mendoza 2020
  • Alta-Yarí, Gran Malbec, Gualtallary, Tupungato, Mendoza 2024
  • Gran Enemigo, Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc, El Cepillo, San Carlos, Mendoza 2022
  • Gran Enemigo, Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc, Gualtallary, Tupungato, Mendoza 2022
  • Gran Enemigo, Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc, Los Chacayes, Tunuyán, Mendoza 2022
  • La Luz, Gran Callejón Del Crimen Ánfora Malbec, Uco Valley, Mendoza 2025
  • Luigi Bosca, De Sangre Malbec, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza 2024
  • Trapiche, Terroir Series Laborde Cabernet Sauvignon, La Consulta, San Carlos, Mendoza 2024

Australia

  • Brokenwood, Indigo Vineyard Chardonnay, Beechworth, Victoria 2024
  • Château Tanunda, 100 Year Old Vines Shiraz, Barossa, South Australia 2022
  • Dawson James, Pinot Noir, Tasmania 2024
  • E.J. McDougall, Old Vine Shiraz, McLaren Vale, South Australia, 2024
  • Hare's Chase, Vigilance Marananga Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South Australia 2022
  • House of Arras, Grand Vintage Extra Brut, Tasmania 2009
  • House of Cards, The Royals Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Western Australia 2024
  • Josef Chromy, Finesse Brut, Tasmania 2019
  • Katnook Estate, Prodigy Shiraz, Coonawarra, South Australia 2024
  • Monteperle, Vineyard Selection Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South Australia 2024
  • Morris Wines, Old Premium Rare Muscat, Rutherglen, Victoria NV
  • Oakridge, 864 Winery Block Cabernet Sauvignon, Yarra Valley, Victoria 2024
  • Peter Lehmann, Masters Wigan Riesling, Eden Valley, South Australia 2019
  • Printhie, Swift Blanc De Blancs Brut, Orange, New South Wales, Australia 2011
  • Sidewood, Mappinga Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, South Australia 2024
  • Sidewood, Owen's Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, South Australia 2024
  • Southern Light Vineyards, Ghostgum Vineyard Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria 2024
  • Suckfizzle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Western Australia 2023
  • Wynns, Wynvale Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, South Australia 2024

Austria

  • Angerhof Tschida, Schilfwein Muskat Ottonel, Burgenland 2022
  • Angerhof Tschida, Trockenbeerenauslese Ried Domkapitel Sämling 88 Neusiedlersee, Burgenland 2021
  • Birgit Eichinger, Ried Heiligenstein 1ötw Riesling, Kamptal Niederösterreich 2024
  • Esterházy, St. Georgen Blaufränkisch, Leithaberg, Burgenland 2023
  • Gritsch, Ried Singerriedel Grüner Veltliner, Wachau, Niederösterreich 2024
  • Kracher, Nouvelle Vague Nummer 1 Zweigelt, Burgenland 2022
  • Kracher, Nummer 2 Trockenbeerenauslese Welschriesling Zwischen den Seen, Burgenland 2022
  • Weingut Müller, Ried Gottschelle Grüner Veltliner, Kremstal, Niederösterreich 2024

Canada

  • Peller Estates, Icewine Vidal, Ontario - Niagara Peninsula 2024
  • Pillitteri Estates Winery, Commendatore Reserve Sparkling Icewine Vidal, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario - Niagara Peninsula 2024

Chile

  • Baron Philippe De Rothschild, Almaule País, Maule 2025
  • Baron Philippe De Rothschild, Escudo Rojo Origine Cabernet Sauvignon Maipó Valley, 2024
  • Leyda, Origin Pinot Noir, Leyda Valley, San Antonio 2024
  • Vik, Stonevik, Cachapoal 2025

China (mainland)

  • Helanhong Winery, Helan Hong Jiangnan Reserva Red, Helan Mountain East, Ningxia 2019
  • Shangri-La, Holy Land Cabernet Sauvignon, Deqin, Yunnan 2019

Croatia

  • Bastiàn, Marchiori Malvazija Istarska, Hrvatska Istra, Coastal 2023
  • Bruno Ferenac, Malvazija, Hrvatska Istra, Coastal 2024
  • Iločki Podrumi, Izborna Berba Prosušenih Bobica Traminac, Hrvatsko Podunavlje, Continental 2023
  • Markus, Pepejuh Plavac Mali, Srednja i Južna Dalmacija, Coastal 2019
  • Zure, Elysion, Lumbarda, Coastal 2016

Czech Republic

  • Vinarstvi Volarik, Ryzlink Rýnský, Mikulovská, Moravia 2021

France

  • Bastide De La Ciselette, Bandol, Provence 2023
  • Brimoncourt, Régence Brut, Champagne NV
  • Cattier, Blanc De Blancs Brut Premier Cru, Champagne NV
  • Château Arricau-Bordes, Madiran, Southwest France 2021
  • Château Braude Fellonneau, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux 2023
  • Château Cavalier, Grand Blanc, Côtes de Provence, Provence 2025
  • Château De La Crée, Les Gravières, Santenay 1er Cru, Burgundy 2023
  • Chateau De Malleret, Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux 2023
  • Château de Rauzan, Augey, Bordeaux 2023
  • Château De Rochemorin, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux 2023
  • Chateau De Sancerre, Cuvee Du Connétable, Sancerre, Loire 2023
  • Château Haut-Bergeron, Sauternes, Bordeaux 2023
  • Château Lancyre, Grande Cuvée, Pic Saint Loup, Languedoc-Roussillon 2022
  • Delas Frères, Domaine Des Grands Chemins, Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône 2023
  • Domain Gaget, Côte Du Py, Morgon, Beaujolais 2024
  • Domaine Carrel & Senger, L'Eternel De Marestel Essentia 194, Roussette de Savoie Cru Marestel, Savoie NV
  • Domaine De Castelnau, L'Etendoir des Fées, IGP Pays d'Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon 2023
  • Domaine De Huillé, Éternel Chenin Blanc, Anjou, Loire 2022
  • Domaine De La Clartière, Terres De Paillé, Anjou, Loire 2024
  • Domaine De La Font Des Pères, Bandol, Provence 2020
  • Domaine De Saint-Ser, Cuvée Prestige, Côtes de Provence, Provence 2023
  • Domaine Kirrenbourg, Gewurztraminer, Grand Cru Schlossberg, Alsace 2021
  • Domaine Louis Lequin Et Fils, Bâtard-Montrachet, Burgundy 2020
  • Domaine Orenga de Gaffory, Alzetana, Patrimonio, Corsica 2023
  • Domaine Pinson Frères, Mont De Milieu, Chablis 1er Cru, Burgundy 2024
  • Drappier, Brut Nature, Champagne NV
  • Jacquart, Blanc De Blancs Brut, Champagne 2018
  • Jean-Marc Brocard, Vau de Vey, Chablis 1er Cru, Burgundy 2024
  • Jean-Paul Picard, Le Pré-Long, Menetou-Salon, Loire 2025
  • L'Oratoire des Papes, Les Chorégies, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône 2023
  • La Tour Gallus, Gorges, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Gorges, Loire 2019
  • Les Vignes De L'Arque, Chant Des Baumes, Duché d'Uzès, Rhône 2023
  • Maison Delas Frères, La Landonne, Côte Rotie, Rhône 2023
  • Maison Ginestet, Grand Vin, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux 2022
  • Marks & Spencer, Delacourt Blanc de Blancs Brut, Champagne 2017
  • Mas De La Seranne, Antonin Et Louis, Languedoc Terrasses du Larzac, Languedoc-Roussillon 2023
  • Mouton Cadet, Rive Gauche, Bordeaux 2022
  • Philippe Gonet, Ter Blanc De Blancs Extra Brut, Champagne NV
  • Prestige Des Sacres, Cuvée Dynastie Blanc De Blancs Brut, Champagne NV
  • Rare, Millésime Brut, Champagne 2012
  • Saint Réol, Brut Grand Cru Ambonnay, Champagne 2008
  • Vincent Denis, Terres De Soleil Liquoreux, Montlouis-sur-Loire 2023

Georgia

  • Tbilvino, Single Vineyard Aleksandrouli Shashiani, Kakheti 2024
  • George Kiazo, Qvevri Kisi 2024

Germany

  • Kranz, Ilbesheim Kalmit Weisser Burgunder, Grosses Gewächs, Pfalz 2024

Greece

  • Biblia Chora, Sole Semillon Gewurztraminer, Pangeon, Macedonia 2019

Hungary

  • Antalóczy, Dániel Aszú 5 Puttonyos, Tokaj 2021
  • Balassa Bor, Szamorodni, Tokaj 2022
  • Balassa, Villő Aszú 6 Puttonyos, Tokaj 2021
  • Béres, Aszú 5 Puttonyos, Tokaj 2017
  • Füleky, Furmint, Tokaj 2024
  • Heumann, La Trinità, Villány, Dél-Pannónia 2019
  • Juliet Victor, Aszú 6 Puttonyos, Tokaj 2019
  • Kreinbacher, Classic Brut, Wine of Hungary, Generic NV

Italy

  • Amandum, Pinot Bianco, Friuli Isonzo, Friuli-Venezia Giulia 2021
  • Bersano, Cremosina, Nizza, Piedmont 2023
  • Bottega, Il Vino Dei Poeti, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany 2020
  • Canneto, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Tuscany 2021
  • Cantina Terlano, Nova Domus, Alto Adige Terlano Riserva, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol 2023
  • Cantina Terlano, Rarity, Alto Adige Terlano, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy 2013
  • Cantina Terlano, Terlaner I Primo Grande Cuvée, Alto Adige Terlano, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol 2023
  • Cantina Terlano, Vorberg Pinot Bianco, Alto Adige Terlano Riserva, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol 2023
  • Cantina Tramin, Stoan, Alto Adige / Südtirol, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol 2024
  • Cantina Valle Isarco, Aristos Kerner, Alto Adige Valle Isarco, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol 2024
  • Capezzana, Riserva, Carmignano Vin Santo, Tuscany 2018
  • Cascina Del Colle, Aimè, Abruzzo Pecorino Superiore, Abruzzo 2025
  • Castello Del Trebbio, Vigneto Lastricato Terraelectae, Chianti Rùfina Riserva, Tuscany 2021
  • Castello di Cacchiano, Millennio Gaiole, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2021
  • Corte Sermana, Lugana Riserva, Veneto 2021
  • Dosio, Fossati, Barolo, Piedmont 2022
  • Fattoria La Vialla, Vin Santo del Chianti Riserva, Tuscany 2018
  • Girlan, Curlan Chardonnay Riserva, Alto Adige / Südtirol Riserva, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol 2022
  • Il Colle 1978, Rive di Rua di Feletto Extra Brut, Prosecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene Superiore Rive, Veneto 2024
  • Lunae, Mea Rosa, Liguria di Levante, Liguria 2025
  • Marks & Spencer, Collection Peironte, Barolo, Piedmont 2021
  • Muzic, Villa De Randis Friulano, Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia 2021
  • Padelletti, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Tuscany 2020
  • Poggio Il Castellare, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany 2021
  • Prackfol, Sandl, Alto Adige / Südtirol Riserva, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol 2020
  • Tenimenti Grieco, Passo Alle Tremiti Falanghina, Molise 2025
  • Terlano, Quarz Sauvignon, Alto Adige Terlano, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol 2024
  • Vigneti Villabella, Fracastoro, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva, Veneto 2015
  • Vinory, Serragrilli, Barbaresco Riserva, Piedmont 2020

New Zealand

  • Clos Ostler, EOS Pinot Noir, Waitaki Valley 2022
  • Craggy Range, Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc, Martinborough, Wairarapa 2025
  • Greystone Wines, Erin's Chardonnay, Waipara, Canterbury 2023
  • Greystone Wines, Vineyard Ferment Syrah, Canterbury 2023
  • Nevis Bluff, The Holdsworth Pinot Noir, Central Otago 2024
  • Palliser Estate, Hua Nui Vineyard Pinot Noir, Martinborough, Wairarapa 2024
  • Te Kairanga, Pinot Noir, Martinborough, Wairarapa, New Zealand 2024
  • Villa Maria, Tesco Finest* Black Birch Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand 2025

Portugal

  • Burmester, 20 Year Old Tawny, Port NV
  • Casa Manuel Joaquim Caldeira, Quinta Dos Castelares Sublime, Douro 2021
  • Jáfoste, 80 Year Old, White, Port NV
  • Quinta da Pedra, Eminência Loureiro 2015
  • Quinta Da Vacaria, Grande Reserva, Douro 2019
  • Vallegre, Vista Alegre, Vintage, Port 2016

Serbia

  • Aleksandrovič, Kameničarka Prokupac, Oplenac, Šumadija-Great Morava 2022
  • Deurić, La Rem Chardonnay, Fruška Gora, Srem 2023
  • Matalj, Kremen Kamen, Negotinska Krajina 2021

Slovenia

  • Steras, Refošk, Primorska 2024
  • Puklavec Family Wines, Jeruzalem Ormož Spätlese Edition 2 Welschriesling, Štajerska Slovenija, Podravje 1993

South Africa

  • Backsberg, Patriarch Cabernet Franc, Stellenbosch 2023
  • Boschendal, Auré, Stellenbosch 2022
  • Du Toitskloof, Granite Pinotage, Swartland 2024
  • Hartenberg Wine Estate, The Mackenzie, Stellenbosch 2022
  • Lothian of Elgin, Chardonnay Elgin 2023
  • Nederburg, Heritage Heroes the Anchor Man Old Vine Chenin Blanc, Swartland 2024
  • Perdeberg Cellar, The Dry Land Collection Joseph's Legacy Shiraz-Grenache-Mourvèdre, Coastal Region 2024
  • Steenberg, Merlot, Constantia, Cape Town 2022

Spain

  • Abadia Retuerta, Cuvée Palomar, Castilla y Léon 2022
  • Altos R Pigeage, Graciano, Rioja 2022
  • Arzuaga, Reserva, Ribera del Duero 2022
  • Bodega Diez Siglos, 1985 Verdejo, Vino de España NV
  • Bodegas Aquitania, Aquitania Albariño, Rías Baixas 2025
  • Bodegas De Alberto, Dorado, Rueda NV
  • Bodegas Luzón, Por Tí, Jumilla 2022
  • Bodegas Olarra, Nucerro, Gran Reserva, Rioja 2020
  • Campillo, 57 Selección Especial, Rioja 2019
  • Cellers Unió, Vinyes De Poboleda, Priorat 2025
  • Cuatro Pasos, Black Mencía, Bierzo 2021
  • Dehesa Del Carrizal, Petit Verdot, Castilla-La Mancha 2023
  • El Coto, Coto De Imaz, Gran Reserva, Rioja 2020
  • Finca Rodma, Gran Rodma, Ribera del Duero 2022
  • Lustau, VORS 30 Years Old, Moscatel, Sherry NV
  • Lustau, VORS 30 Years Old, Palo Cortado En Rama, Sherry NV
  • Lustau, Vors 30 Years Old, Pedro Ximenez, Sherry NV
  • Marqués De Cáceres, Gaudium, Reserva, Rioja 2021
  • Mas Doix, Doix Costers de Vinyes Velles, Priorat 2023
  • Monteabellón, Finca Matambres, Ribera del Duero 2021
  • Montepedroso, Enoteca Verdejo, Rueda 2023
  • Pago Finca Élez, Las Teselas De Élez,Castilla-La Mancha 2023
  • Tobelos, Tahon, Reserva, Rioja 2019
  • Valduero, 6 Años Reserva Premium, Reserva, Ribera del Duero 2019
  • Viña Salceda, Entresierras, Rioja 2023
  • Viña Salceda, Picopalomares, Rioja 2023
  • Virtus, Albillo Mayor, Gran Reserva, Ribera del Duero 2020

Switzerland

  • Histoire D'enfer, Réserve Vieilles Vignes Petite Arvine, Sierre, Valais 2023
  • St. Jodern Kellerei, Visperterminen Heida, Wallis, Valais 2024

United Kingdom

  • Tidebrook, Staddle Stone Chardonnay, Sussex, England 2023
  • Winding Wood, Rosé Brut, Berkshire, England 2022

United States

  • Alexana, Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, Oregon 2023
  • AvinoDos, Blanc De Blanc Extra Brut, Los Carneros, California 2022
  • Brashley, Hacienda Sequoia Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, California 2023
  • Clos du Val, Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Yountville, California 2024
  • Echolands, Blue Mountain Vineyard Cabernet Franc, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State 2023

Uruguay

  • Bodega Garzón, Petit Clos Tannat, Maldonado 2023
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Chris Mercer

Chris Mercer is a Bristol-based freelance editor and journalist who spent nearly four years as digital editor of Decanter.com, having previously been Decanter’s news editor across online and print.

He has written about, and reported on, the wine and food sectors for more than 10 years for both consumer and trade media.

Chris first became interested in the wine world while living in Languedoc-Roussillon after completing a journalism Masters in the UK. These days, his love of wine commonly tests his budgeting skills.

Beyond wine, Chris also has an MSc in food policy and has a particular interest in sustainability issues. He has also been a food judge at the UK’s Great Taste Awards.