Decanter World Wine Awards

DWWA Highlights
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DWWA 2026 Best in Show: The sweet and fortified wines that made it to the topSweet and fortified wines impressed the judges at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards, with two of them receiving 98 points. From Port, Madeira and Sherry, to Santorini's Vinsanto and Hungarian Tokaji, these are the wines that claimed Best in Show.
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The red wines that made it to the Top 50 at DWWA 2026Spanning 10 countries and featuring all-time classics as well as unexpected newcomers, these are the red wines awarded Best in Show medal at Decanter World Wine Awards 2026.
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International Cava Day: 15 award-winning wines to tryThe top Cavas of DWWA 2026 to celebrate with...
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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.
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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.
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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 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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DWWA judge profile: Julie BuckleyWine sales, procurement & supply chain expert, currently serving as the chief operating officer at Winetraders UK Ltd. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Joseph ArthurSenior wine buyer at Marks & Spencer. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Dimitri Mesnard MSDivision vice president- international brand ambassador for Jackson Family Wines. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Jonas Röjerman MWMaster of wine specializing in the Swedish off trade market. Based in Sweden.
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DWWA judge profile: Agnese GintereRenowned wine communicator, creator of "No Sediment", one of the world's leading video platforms for wine education. Based in Latvia.
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DWWA judge profile: James Davis MWMaster of Wine and wine director at Chestnut. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Helga Louise Schroeder MSGermany's first female Master Sommelier. Based in Germany.
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DWWA judge profile: Heather DoughertyCertfied wine educator and writer, former chairperson of the Association of the Wine Writers. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Giusy AndreacchioInternational wine broker, brand ambassador, and wine educator. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Freddie CobbSeasoned wine buyer, head of drinks at Vagabond Wines. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Frank Roeder MWSeasoned wine trade professional and CEO of Masterwein Frank Roeder. Based in Germany.
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DWWA judge profile: Fiona HayesExperienced retail and fine wine buyer, currently a wine buyer at The Wine Society. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Eugenio EgorovWine director at Six Senses Hotel. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Emanuel PesqueiraFounder and managing director of Pesqueira Global Luxury Hospitality Consulting and Management. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Élyse Lambert MSAward-winning sommelier and first Quebecois master sommelier. Based in Canada.
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DWWA judge profile: Elvis ZiakosHighly experienced sommelier of over two decades. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Elod AdamWine importer and consultant with over twenty years of experience focusing on Champagne and Riesling. Based in Romania.
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DWWA judge profile: Eleftherios Hanialidis MSThe first Greek master sommelier, boasting extensive experience in the wine industry. Based in Greece.
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DWWA judge profile: Eddie McDougallFounder of modern-era négociant The Flying Winemaker and Greater China business expert. Based in Macau.
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DWWA judge profile: Dror Nativ MWMulti award-winning master of wine and senior wine buyer at Marks & Spencer. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Devon LochheadFormer sommelier, tutor & judge, currently working as the regional director for Asia at DGB Pty Ltd. Based in Hong Kong.
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DWWA judge profile: Dawn Davies MWWine and spirits buyer for 25 years. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Demetri Walters MWIndependent wine consultant, presenter and educator. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Daphne TeremetzIndependent wine consultant, specialising in organic wines from all French regions. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Peter Csizmadia-HonighThe world’s leading authority on the wines of India. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Christine ParkinsonAward-winning wine and sake buyer, expert in non-alcoholic drinks. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Christine Marsiglio MWBollinger medal winner master of wine, currently serving as the director of education at Marsiglio Wine and Wine Folly. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Christine AllenFine wine and marketing director at Mentzendorff. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Chris HardyLoire Valley specialist, currently serving as the managing director at Charles Sydney Wines Ltd. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Cat LomaxInternational wine & wine retail consultant with years of experience as a buyer for major UK retailers. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Beverly Tabbron MWExperienced and long-standing wine buyer, currently working at Hallgarten & Novum Wines. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Ben RobsonBuying director for boutique importer of Italian wines, Bat and Bottle. Based in the UK.
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