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: Andrew ShawLeading figure in the UK wine industry, currently the group buying director at Coterie Holdings. Based in the UK.
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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
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DWWA judge profile: Andres ItuarteHead sommelier at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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Meet the first DWWA Resident Co-Chair: Q&A with Caro Maurer MW'Digging into wine changes your life...'
By Chris Mercer Published
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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
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DWWA judge profile: Andrea BriccarelloFormer sommelier & wine buyer, currently a business development manager at Jascots Wine Merchants. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Amaya CerveraWine writer and founder of the bilingual website, Spanish Wine Lover. Based in Spain.
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DWWA judge profile: Alex BridgemanFortified wines expert and event organiser of The Big Fortified Tasting in London. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Alberto RuffoniSommelier, wine communicator, and award winning blind taster. Based in Spain.
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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
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DWWA judge profile: Keith Isaac MWImporter and distributor of wine and an MW for 35 years. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Göran KlintbergFormer President of the Swedish Sommelier Association. Based in Sweden.
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DWWA judge profile: Gerard BarnesExperienced buyer and product developer for both on & off trade and grocery. Based in the UK.
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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.
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DWWA judge profile: Ben ChanSenior BBX wine specialist at Berry Bros. & Rudd. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Alan BednarskiAward winning sommelier, manager at House Of Champagne & Poland's Champagne ambassador. Based in Poland.
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DWWA judge profile: Marcel Orford-WilliamsWine buyer at The Wine Society, sourcing from Rhône, Southern and regional French wines and Germany. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Nick RoomAcknowledged wine trade professional now working across the industry in a consulting role. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Orsi Szentkiralyi (Dr.)Director at Liquid Talent Ltd. Based in Hungary.
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DWWA judge profile: Tom ForrestWine educator and owner of TomFDrinks. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Luigi BuonannoHead of sales for one of the most prestigious UK wine suppliers, with over 15 years of experience in the wine industry. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Jorge LuckiRenowned consultant and wine journalist with 25 years writing uninterruptedly for Valor Econômico, the country’s leading newspaper on the economy. Based in Brazil.
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DWWA judge profile: Beatrice BessiHead sommelier at the Chiltern Firehouse in Marylebone. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Daisuke KawaiAsia champion of French wine sommelier competition and F&B consultant. Based in Singapore.
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DWWA judge profile: Ágnes Csiba Herczeg (Dr.)Award-winning wine strategist and international wine consultant. Based in Hungary.
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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 2025: Medal-winning wines featured at ProWine ShanghaiDecanter showcased more than 30 award-winning wines from across the globe to the mainland China wine market at ProWine Shanghai...
By Nina Fan Feng Published
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DWWA winners impress at Decanter’s flagship Fine Wine Encounter in LondonA standout DWWA showcase with a diverse selection of top-scoring wines to try...
By Loukia Xinari Published
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International Merlot Day: 15 award-winning wines to tryExplore 15 award-winning wines from DWWA to celebrate with...
By Loukia Xinari Last updated
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Chile: A new wave of red eleganceExplore Chile's rich diversity of red wine styles with this top selection of medal-winners from the Decanter World Wine Awards 2025!
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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International Carignan Day: 14 awarded wines to celebrate withA selection of award-winning wines to try from DWWA...
By Loukia Xinari Last updated
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Champagne Day: 96+ point wines to try12 top-scoring Champagnes to seek out from DWWA...
By Olivia Mason Last updated