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...
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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: Sue TolsonWine writer & consultant specialising in Central & Eastern Europe and Italy. Based in Hungary
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Leona De PasqualeTaiwanese wine educator and journalist with extensive expertise in global wine and tea education. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Marien Rodriguez
Marien Rodríguez is a Supply Chain Project Manager at Treasury Wine Estates in the UK.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Vladimer KublashviliExperienced Georgian winemaker and international wine judge. Based in Georgia.
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DWWA judge profile: Mattia TabaccoExperienced wine buyer, specialising in fine wine, authentication, auctions and new discoveries. Based in UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Will Hill
Experienced wine buyer and industry expert on wines from Central and Eastern Europe. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Tim HallChampagne specialist for 25 years. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Salvatore CastanoBuyer at Friarwood, best sommelier of Europe and Africa 2021. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Sara UnderdownWine writer and presenter specialising in Champagne, a Dame Chevalier of L’Ordre des Côteaux de Champagne. Based in Australia.
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DWWA judge profile: Lisa Granik MWRenowned Master of Wine and global authority on the wines of Georgia and the Caucasus region. Based in USA.
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DWWA judge profile: Anna Lee IijimaVeteran wine critic and journalist specializing in German, French and American wines. Based in USA & Japan.
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DWWA judge profile: June Rodil MSMaster Sommelier and restaurateur of MICHELIN-recognised Goodnight Hospitality in Texas. Based in USA.
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DWWA judge profile: Beth Pearce MWExperienced wine buyer working across on and off trade in the UK. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Bertrand Lutaud MSMaster Sommelier, expert wine consultant and wine director. Based in France
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DWWA judge profile: Chris Howard (Dr.)Award-winning wine writer and educator. Based in France.
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DWWA judge profile: Sara MatosEducator and founder of The Wine House and influential voice in Portuguese wine education. Based in Portugal
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DWWA judge profile: Yuri ShimaWine journalist, specialising in Champagne and a licensed attorney admitted to the New York State Bar. Based in USA & Japan.
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DWWA judge profile: Sietze WijmaWine educator specialising in flavour compounds. Based in Netherlands
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DWWA judge profile: Andrea Pritzker MWAustralia's leading wine educator, presenter and Burgundy wine ambassador. Based in Australia.
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DWWA judge profile: Amanda Wassmer-BulginAward-winning globally recognized sommelier, leader, and educator revolutionizing fine-dining with inclusivity, innovation & sustainability. Based in Switzerland.
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DWWA judge profile: Alexandre FreguinAward winning sommelier, wine consultant and winemaker. Based in France.
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DWWA judge profile: Alessandro MarchesanRenowned wine consultant and hospitality expert. Based in Italy.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Agustin TraperoAward-winning sommelier, consulting and advising for the wine trade. Based in Spain.
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DWWA judge profile: Adam Pawlowski MSWine educator and hospitality expert. Based in Poland.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Adam Porter MWWine & spirits buying manager at Harrods, London. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Rosana LisaA renowned winemaker with extensive experience across diverse wine regions around the world. Based in Spain
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DWWA judge profile: Pietro Russo MWItalian master of wine and international consultant of winemaking. Based in Italy
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DWWA judge profile: Cristina MercuriLeading wine educator, presenter, consultant & international wine judge. Based in Italy.
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DWWA judge profile: Yannick BenjaminMichelin sommelier of the year, restaurateur and a trailblazer in accessibility and diversity in the wine world. Based in the US
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DWWA judge profile: Zvonko HercegWSET educator and international wine marketing consultant. Based in Macedonia.
By Narisa Ueda Last updated
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Shiraz story: Uncovering Australia’s top regional signaturesDiscover award-winning Shiraz wines from the 2025 competition...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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DWWA winners tasting in the heart of South KoreaA spectacular DWWA event in partnership with Winevision...
By Loukia Xinari Published