Decanter World Wine Awards

DWWA Highlights
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Chianti Day 2026: Here are 10 top-scoring wines to tryTop DWWA medal winners to celebrate with...
By Martin Green Published -
Cabernet Sauvignon Day: 15 top-scoring wines to seek outCelebrate with DWWA medal winners...
By Martin Green Published -
Treasure hunt: Great island wines at DWWA 2026Top medal winners to seek out...
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California’s not dreaming: the state’s wines stand with the best at DWWA 2026California can do it all, with remarkable consistency...
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Mountain high: How Alto Adige became Italy's white-wine star at DWWA 2026Alto Adige claimed nine Platinum medals at Decanter World Wine Awards 2026, every one of them for a white wine. No Italian region or sub-region performed more strongly at this level. As the country’s classic regions warm, its Alpine north is having a moment.
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Five unexpected stars of DWWA 2026: The regions and grapes to watchThe world's biggest wine competition is a map of the established greats, but every year it turns up surprises. Here are five regions, grapes and styles that broke through in 2026.
By Gosia Young Published
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DWWA Tasting Events
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DWWA Winners’ Bar: A standout destination at DFWE NYCDecanter World Wine Awards highlights from the one day event...
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Northern Italy's White Wines: DWWA masterclass at Wines Experience London 2026.Discover the six wines presented at the DWWA masterclass at Wines Experience London...
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Rooted in Italy: Native varieties at the pinnacle of DWWA scoringTen Platinum-awarded (97 points and above) wines from last year’s DWWA were selected by the Master of Wine.
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Spanish families defining excellence: DWWA masterclass at Barcelona Wine WeekDiscover the eight wines showcased at the DWWA masterclass at Barcelona Wine Week...
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DWWA winners tasting in the heart of South KoreaA spectacular DWWA event in partnership with Winevision...
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DWWA Winners’ Table: A spectacular line-up at Decanter’s Fine Wine Encounter in SingaporeDiscover the full line-up of top-scoring wines showcased at the event...
By Loukia Xinari Published
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Latest
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DWWA judge profile: Robert GorjakLeading figure in Slovenian wine industry, educator & owner of Belvin Wine School. Based in Slovenia.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Rick FisherAuthor and educator on the wines of Spain. Based in the US.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Richard MaltbyExpert retail wine maker & buyer with specialism in wine blending in France, South Africa & South America. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Rebecca PalmerRebecca Palmer is associate director and buyer for Corney & Barrow, which has offices in London, Hong Kong and Singapore. Based in the UK.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Raimonds TomsonsWine director at Wine Collectors. Based in Latvia.
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DWWA judge profile: Peter Mitchell MWExperienced buyer specializing in high end trade and retail. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Nina ThrosbyAn established sommelier, wine judge and the current recipient of the Tranche Scholarship. Based in Australia.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Nimmi MalhotraIndependent wine writer & judge. Based in Singapore.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Nick DumergueGlobal wine industry veteran based in Santa Monica, California. Based in the US.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Melania BattistonAn award winning sommelier and international wine judge who runs the wine programme at Cornus. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Sarah Knowles MWBuyer at The Wine Society, responsible for Champagne, Australia, New Zealand, North America & Sparkling wines. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Neil Sommerfelt MWExperienced master of wine and wine buying consultant. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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Pure Brilliance: DWWA 2026's Best in Show whites and rosésDiscover the white and rosé wines that made the top 50 list at Decanter World Wine Awards 2026.
By Susan Low Published
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DWWA judge profile: Sebastian BraunWine director and managing director at Oenoforos Group. Based in Sweden.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Saša ŠpiranecRenowned wine writer specializing in New Europe and Central Europe wines. Based in Croatia.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Elsa Macdonald MWAccomplished master of wine and wine educator specialising in Canada and France. Based in Canada.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Laurent Richet MSMaster sommelier, wine consultant for the oldest wine importing company of the Netherlands. Based in the Netherlands.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Higgo JacobsRenowned sommelier and ground-breaking fine wine entrepreneur. Based in South Africa.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Federico MocciaItalian wine expert and head of wine operations at 67 Pall Mall, London. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Eduardo MilanWine editor for Revista Adega and a judge for the Patricio Tapia’s Descorchados Guide on Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Brazil. Based in Brazil.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Tim Triptree MWMaster of wine and international director of wine and spirits at Christie’s, a renowned British auction house. Based in the UK.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Nicolas Clerc MSPortfolio director at Armit Wines and president & founder of the UK Sommelier Academy. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: William Lowe MWMaster distiller and master of wine. Based in the UK.
By Narisa Ueda Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Colin ThorneWine buyer at Vagabond group of wine bars & shops. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Charlie FoleyNoted auctioneer and fine specialist at Christie's Auction House. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Victoria MacKenzie MWHead of wine research and curriculum at WSET. Based in the UK.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Treve RingWine writer, critic, judge, and speaker, focusing on Champagne. Based in Canada.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Valentin RadosavFormer sommelier, now the learning and development manager at Conrad St James Hotel. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Victoria DaskalInternational wine writer, presenter, consultant and WSET Diploma educator. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Vincenzo ArneseDirector of wine at Raffles London at The OWO and Taittinger’s UK Sommelier of the Year 2022. Based in the UK.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Wieteke TeppemaFormer sommelier, now the commercial director and wine buyer for Drop Wine Shops and App. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Eric Zwiebel MSEric Zwiebel MS is Cellar Master at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel in Dorset.
By Natalie Earl Last updated