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...
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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: Zsuzsa ToronyiWine marketer specialising in promoting Central and Eastern European wine. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Tone Veseth Furuholmen MWMaster of wine and senior product manager of wines at the Norwegian Wine Monopoly. Based in Norway.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Tom HewsonChampagne correspondent, Decanter Magazine and specialist on the world's sparkling wines. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Tamas Czinki MSHungary's first and only master sommelier, currently the wine director at Culinaris wholesale. Based in Hungary.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Sara BachiorriEx-sommelier turned buyer at Woodwinters. Based in the UK.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Sanya AbhayIndependent consultant and educator. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Rostislav PetrovCommercially minded wine professional with over 15 years of industry experience. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Roger JonesRetired michelin star chef and restaurateur, now a wine judge and journalist. Based in the UK.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Rebecca Gergely OhayonTrade wine buyer with French expertise. Based in the UK.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Paulo BrammerExperienced wine buyer and educator helping to develop the South American wine industry. Based in Brazil.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Nigel Wilkinson MSMaster Sommelier and educator. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Nicholas Blampied-LaneInternational winemaker and consultant. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Nelson PariItalian wine buyer at SWIG. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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Sparkling Glory: DWWA 2026's Best in Show winnersFrance, 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
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DWWA judge profile: Mike Ritchie MWExperienced, commercial and widely travelled wine professional. Based in the UK.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Matthew Forster MWAward-winning Master of Wine and education professional specialising in Spanish wines. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Mike Best MWWine buyer, educator, and Master of Wine. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Benjamin LlewelynFounder and managing director of Carte Blanche Wines, a wholesale wine agency and importer. Based in the UK.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Beans Boughton MWExperienced wine buyer, consultant, and category manager. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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Success for English wine at DWWA 2026The breadth of English wine was on display at Decanter World Wine Awards 2026, with top winners spanning from aged sparkling wines to characterful still styles.
By Chris Mercer Published
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DWWA judge profile: Beverley Blanning MWExperienced journalist, author of Wines of the Loire Valley, long-standing DWWA judge and MW.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Malu LambertMalu Lambert DipWSET is a multi-award winning wine writer and critic, specialising in South Africa.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Neil BernardiAward winning Master of Wine and Wine Industry Executive
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Lionel PerinerLionel Periner is head sommelier at Adnams in Birmingham. Based in the UK.
By Natalie Earl Last updated
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Beyond Burgundy: How Languedoc-Roussillon became one of France's biggest stories at DWWA 2026Languedoc-Roussillon delivered one of France’s standout performances at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards, achieving its best-ever Gold medal tally alongside two Best in Show wines and three Platinums.
By Gosia Young Published
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DWWA: Press CoverageA selection of Decanter World Wine Awards media coverage from international outlets...
By Olivia Mason Last updated
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A new dawn for UK wine at Decanter World Wine Awards 2026At the 23rd edition of the Decanter World Wine Awards, the world's largest wine competition, the UK's 2026 results show that a new era has dawned for local winemakers.
By Gosia Young Published
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Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 Platinum winners: Thrilling 97-point winesFrom superb classics to hidden gems...
By Chris Mercer Published
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World Lambrusco Day: Six award-winning styles to tryDiscover the charming semi-sparkling reds of Italy's Emilia-Romagna...
By Olivia Mason Published
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Top 35 Value Golds: Exceptional wines under £15 from DWWA 2026Explore the 35 Value Golds that impressed the judges at DWWA 2026...
By Loukia Xinari Published
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Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 Best in Show: Top 50 winesOnly 50 wines out of nearly 17,000 entries earned Decanter World Wine Awards’ highest honour. Discover the exceptional bottles to seek out now.
By Olivia Mason Published
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Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 results revealed: Global wine quality reaches new heightsWine lovers have never had it so good. Discover this year's winners...
By Olivia Mason Published