Decanter World Wine Awards

DWWA Highlights
-
-
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...
By Chris Mercer Published -
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.
By Gosia Young Published -
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
-
DWWA Tasting Events
-
-
DWWA Winners’ Bar: A standout destination at DFWE NYCDecanter World Wine Awards highlights from the one day event...
By Elizabeth Gonzalez Zamorano Published -
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 -
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 -
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...
By Loukia Xinari Published -
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
-
Latest
-
DWWA judge profile: Elvis ZiakosHighly experienced sommelier of over two decades. Based in the UK.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
-
DWWA judge profile: Elod AdamWine importer and consultant with over twenty years of experience focusing on Champagne and Riesling. Based in Romania.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
-
DWWA judge profile: Eleftherios Hanialidis MSThe first Greek master sommelier, boasting extensive experience in the wine industry. Based in Greece.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
-
DWWA judge profile: Eddie McDougallFounder of modern-era négociant The Flying Winemaker and Greater China business expert. Based in Macau.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
-
DWWA judge profile: Dror Nativ MWMulti award-winning master of wine and senior wine buyer at Marks & Spencer. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
-
DWWA judge profile: Devon LochheadFormer sommelier, tutor & judge, currently working as the regional director for Asia at DGB Pty Ltd. Based in Hong Kong.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
-
DWWA judge profile: Dawn Davies MWWine and spirits buyer for 25 years. Based in the UK.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
-
DWWA judge profile: Demetri Walters MWIndependent wine consultant, presenter and educator. Based in the UK.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
-
DWWA judge profile: Daphne TeremetzIndependent wine consultant, specialising in organic wines from all French regions. Based in the UK.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
-
DWWA judge profile: Peter Csizmadia-HonighThe world’s leading authority on the wines of India. Based in the UK.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
-
DWWA judge profile: Christine ParkinsonAward-winning wine and sake buyer, expert in non-alcoholic drinks. Based in the UK.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
-
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.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
-
DWWA judge profile: Christine AllenFine wine and marketing director at Mentzendorff. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
-
DWWA judge profile: Chris HardyLoire Valley specialist, currently serving as the managing director at Charles Sydney Wines Ltd. Based in the UK.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
-
DWWA judge profile: Cat LomaxInternational wine & wine retail consultant with years of experience as a buyer for major UK retailers. Based in the UK.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
-
DWWA judge profile: Beverly Tabbron MWExperienced and long-standing wine buyer, currently working at Hallgarten & Novum Wines. Based in the UK.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
-
DWWA judge profile: Ben RobsonBuying director for boutique importer of Italian wines, Bat and Bottle. Based in the UK.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
-
DWWA judge profile: Andrew ShawLeading figure in the UK wine industry, currently the group buying director at Coterie Holdings. Based in the UK.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
-
DWWA judge profile: Anne JonesExperienced wine consultant specialising in sustainability, regenerative viticulture and the UK wine industry. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
-
DWWA judge profile: Andres ItuarteHead sommelier at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
-
Meet the first DWWA Resident Co-Chair: Q&A with Caro Maurer MW'Digging into wine changes your life...'
By Chris Mercer Published
-
DWWA judge profile: Andrea EbyItalian programs director at the Wine Scholar Guild and runs wine education classes in Winnipeg, Canada. Based in Canada.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
-
DWWA judge profile: Andrea BriccarelloFormer sommelier & wine buyer, currently a business development manager at Jascots Wine Merchants. Based in the UK.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
-
DWWA judge profile: Amaya CerveraWine writer and founder of the bilingual website, Spanish Wine Lover. Based in Spain.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
-
DWWA judge profile: Alex BridgemanFortified wines expert and event organiser of The Big Fortified Tasting in London. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
-
DWWA judge profile: Alberto RuffoniSommelier, wine communicator, and award winning blind taster. Based in Spain.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
-
Beyond Champagne: Traditional-method wines around the worldDiscover a host of DWWA 2025 medal-winning sparkling wines from across the globe.
By Chris Mercer Published
-
DWWA judge profile: Keith Isaac MWImporter and distributor of wine and an MW for 35 years. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
-
DWWA judge profile: Göran KlintbergFormer President of the Swedish Sommelier Association. Based in Sweden.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
-
DWWA judge profile: Gerard BarnesExperienced buyer and product developer for both on & off trade and grocery. Based in the UK.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
-
DWWA judge profile: Ed Adams MWWine consultant and works on a Spanish wine project with South African winemaker partner Bruce Jack. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
-
DWWA judge profile: Ben ChanSenior BBX wine specialist at Berry Bros. & Rudd. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated