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International Shiraz DayTop-scoring wines from across the globe to celebrate with...
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Chenin heyday: How one grape became South Africa's star at DWWA 2026From a Best in Show in Stellenbosch to old-vine triumphs in the Swartland, Chenin Blanc was the sunshine-coloured thread running through South Africa's strongest results at DWWA 2026.
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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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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...
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Champagne Day: 96+ point wines to try12 top-scoring Champagnes to seek out from DWWA...
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DWWA Regional Chair for Asia: Dr Edward Ragg MWAward-winning wine educator, writer, presenter and master of wine. Based in China.
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DWWA Regional Chair for Southern Italy: Jason MillarWriter, communicator, judge, and consultant with a focus on Italy and South Africa. Based in the UK.
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DWWA Regional Chair for Portugal: Beatriz MachadoPortugese wine expert, currently serving as the head of marketing and wine tourism at Niepoort. Based in Portugal.
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DWWA Regional Chair for Tuscany: Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MWMichelle Cherutti-Kowal MW is the Regional Chair for Tuscany at the DWWA and a consultant tutor at the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) in London.
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Introducing the DWWA Resident Co-Chair: Welcoming Caro Maurer MWMeet the 2026 Resident Co-Chair and learn more about this new role...
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DWWA Resident Co-Chair for 2026: Caro Maurer MWCaro Maurer MW is a wine writer based in Bonn, Germany, with a writing career spanning almost 30 years.
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DWWA Acting Regional Chair for Germany: Regine Lee MWIndustry-recognised master of wine, in the UK importer/distributor sector. Based in the UK.
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DWWA Regional Chair for Veneto: Alessandra PiubelloJournalist, writer and expert wine taster, specialized in wine and food; co-editor of the I Vini di Veronelli Guida Oro wine guide. Based in Italy.
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DWWA Regional Chair for Loire: Matthew Wilkin MSAward-winning Master Sommelier specialising in Loire, Burgundy, Rhône, Spain & South African wines. Based in the UK.
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DWWA Regional Chair for Spain: Pierre MansourPierre Mansour is Head Buyer at The Wine Society.
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DWWA Regional Chair for South Africa: Fiona McDonaldFiona McDonald, trained news journalist turned wine writer, is Regional Chair for South Africa at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2026.
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DWWA Regional Chair for Spain: Ferran CentellesFerran Centelles is a wine writer specialising in Spanish wine for JancisRobinson.com.
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DWWA Regional Chair for Spain: Almudena Alberca MWFirst female master of wine in Spain, accomplished winemaker, sustainability advocate, and global consultant. Based in Spain.
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DWWA Regional Chair for the USA & Central America: James Tidwell MSJames Tidwell MS consults for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and founded the TEXSOM conference and awards.
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DWWA Regional Chair for Provence: Rod Smith MWRod Smith MW is a wine educator, marketer and salesman, based in the South of France.
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DWWA Regional Chair for Greece & Cyprus: Terry KandylisTerry Kandylis is the Group Head Sommelier at the Noble Rot Restaurant & Wine Bar.
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DWWA Co-Chair: Andrew JeffordAndrew has been writing and broadcasting about wine since the 1980s, winning many awards for his work.
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DWWA Co-Chair: Michael Hill Smith AM MWMichael, wine producer, international wine judge, wine consultant, and occasional wine writer, is a DWWA Co-Chair.
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DWWA Co-Chair: Beth WillardBeth Willard, former wine buyer and now a key figure in Spanish wine industry, is a Co-Chair at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2026.
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DWWA Co-Chair: Ronan Sayburn MSRonan Sayburn MS, CEO for the Court of Master Sommeliers Europe, is a Co-Chair of the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).
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DWWA Regional Chair for the Balkans, Central & Eastern Europe, and Croatia & Slovenia: Dr Wojciech Bońkowski MWWojciech Bońkowski is a wine writer, writing articles, blogs and books as well as being President of the Polish Wine Trade Association.
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DWWA Regional Chair for Balkans, Central & Eastern Europe, and Caucasus Region: Simon J WoolfSimon J Woolf is an award-winning English author and wine writer, currently based in The Netherlands.
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DWWA Regional Chair for Canada: Barbara Philip MWBarbara Philip MW is category manager at BC LIQUOR in Canada, as well as a lecturer, radio columnist and consultant.
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DWWA Regional Chair for Burgundy & Champagne: Charles Curtis MWCharles Curtis MW writes regularly for a number of magazines.
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DWWA Regional Chair for Bordeaux: Alun Griffiths MWAlun Griffiths MW is a highly respected wine expert with over 35 years of experience in the UK wine industry and extensive consulting work in the Chinese market.
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DWWA Regional Chair for Bordeaux: Matthew Stubbs MWMatthew Stubbs MW, a highly accomplished wine professional and educator, is the joint Regional Chair for Bordeaux at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 (DWWA).
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DWWA Regional Chair for Beaujolais, Southwest and Rest of France: Dominique VrigneauDominique Vrigneau is Buying Director at Watermill Wines and a Chevalier du Tastevin.
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DWWA Regional Chair for Austria & Switzerland: Stefan Neumann MSStefan Neumann MS runs his own consultancy and online blinding tasting course.
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DWWA Regional Chair for Alsace: Thierry MeyerThierry Meyer is the Regional Chair for Alsace at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2026.
