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...
By Dana Nigro Published -
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...
By Loukia Xinari Last updated -
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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How we judge wine at Decanter World Wine AwardsHow our judges score, what the medals mean and why results from DWWA represent a global benchmark for wine quality...
By Andrew Jefford Last updated
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DWWA Quiz: Can you get a Best in Show score?Ten questions to test your knowledge...
By Chris Mercer Published
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DWWA Winners’ Bar: A standout destination at DFWE NYCDecanter World Wine Awards highlights from the one day event...
By Elizabeth Gonzalez Zamorano Published
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World Verdejo DayTop-scoring Verdejo wines to celebrate World Verdejo Day...
By Martin Green Published
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Coming soon: Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 resultsBe the first to know...
By Chris Mercer Published
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American excellence at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2025American wine continued its climb at Decanter World Wine Awards 2025, with top winners from California, Oregon, Washington and more emerging regions.
By Chris Mercer Published
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New Discoveries: China & Japan's top DWWA picksChina and Japan had a fantastic performance at Decanter World Wine Awards 2025.
By Chris Mercer Published
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International Chardonnay DayTop Chardonnay wines to celebrate International Chardonnay Day.
By Martin Green Published
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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...
By Elizabeth Gonzalez Zamorano Last updated
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Photo highlights: DWWA 2026 judging weekA look inside DWWA judging week...
By Loukia Xinari Published
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DWWA 2026 party highlightsPhoto highlights from DWWA party celebrations...
By Elizabeth Gonzalez Zamorano Last updated
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DWWA 2026: Platinum and Best in Show judging enters final stageThe final blind tastings that will determine the competition’s top results...
By Olivia Mason Published
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Global Moscato Day: Award-winning wines to seek outExplore with Decanter World Wine Awards medal winners...
By Martin Green Published
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DWWA 2026: Judging week begins as global wine community convenes in LondonBringing together global expertise, new leadership and fresh approaches...
By Olivia Mason Published
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DWWA judge profile: Daniele ArcangeliAward-winning sommelier and wine judge. Based in UK.
By Shivani Tomar Published
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Celebrating DWWA: An intimate dinner in the heart of BelgraviaAhead of judging week, Decanter World Wine Awards together with Château Léoube, hosted an intimate dinner at Daylesford Organic in Belgravia, pairing the farmshop's seasonal kitchen with top winners from the 2025 competition.
By Loukia Xinari Published
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World Marselan DayA French scientist created Marselan in 1961, and it’s now one of China’s flagship grape varieties ...
By Martin Green Published
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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.
By James Button Published
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International Viognier DayViognier is renowned for its rich texture, rounded mouthfeel and heady aromas of apricot, peach and honeysuckle...
By Martin Green Published
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DWWA judge profile: Melanie BrownChef Sommelier & Restaurateur, specilaising in New Zealand.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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The best wines to try on Malbec World DayTop scoring Malbec wines from Decanter World Wine Awards...
By Martin Green Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Alejandro IglesiasBy Decanter Staff Published
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South Africa: Gold-winning white winesSouth Africa’s white wines reach new heights showcasing 45 Gold medals at DWWA 2025
By Chris Mercer Published
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An afternoon at The Pig South Downs with award-winning winesAt The Pig South Downs, Decanter brought together top-scoring wines from Decanter World Wine Awards 2025, with a focus on one of England’s most influential winemakers – offering a snapshot of the country’s rising confidence, and a glimpse of what’s to come.
By Olivia Mason Published
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DWWA judge profile: Matt SmithExperienced buying director with over 20 years in the wine trade. Based in the UK.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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Italy for the cellar: A DWWA collectionItaly's vineyards have long captivated wine lovers and the results from Decanter World Wine Awards 2025 serve as a timely reminder of just how much excellence, and value, the country continues to deliver.
By Chris Mercer Published
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DWWA success story: Paris-Simoneau praises medal impactLoire Valley winery Paris-Simoneau has become one of the latest producers to see powerful benefits that success at the Decanter World Wine Awards can bring, from sales opportunities to prestigious recognition by leading experts.
By Chris Mercer Published
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Last chance to enter Decanter World Wine Awards 2026: Recognition that delivers resultsCelebrated for its authority, global reach and measurable impact, DWWA offers producers expert feedback, visibility and recognition that delivers results...
By Olivia Mason Last updated
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Chinese New Year: 15 award-winning Chinese wines to tryCelebrate the Chinese year of the Fire Horse with a selection of award-winning wines from DWWA...
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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Global Drink Wine Day: 15 wines to discoverA selection of 97-point wines from across the globe to seek out...
By Olivia Mason Published
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DWWA 2025: The Best of BordeauxDiscover top-scoring Bordeaux red blends from the 2025 competition...
By Loukia Xinari Last updated
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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...
By Loukia Xinari Last updated