Decanter World Wine Awards
DWWA Highlights
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International Champagne Day: 15 award-winning wines to try15 top-scoring Champagnes to seek out from DWWA...
By Martin Green Published -
Salon of DWWA 2026: Slovenia celebrates its medal winnersIndigenous grapes, ageworthy sweet wines and a strong showing from across the Balkans took centre stage at the 12th Salon of DWWA medal winners in Slovenia.
By Loukia Xinari Published -
Meet Paz Levinson, DWWA 2027 Resident Co-ChairAfter more than a decade judging at Decanter World Wine Awards, the Argentine sommelier joins the competition’s leadership for 2027. She talks South America’s rise, the ‘wow’ factor and what makes a great wine.
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Pinotage Day: 10 award-winning wines to tryTop Pinotage wines to try from DWWA...
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Pitch-perfect Austrian white wine starsTop medal winners to seek out...
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World Vranec Day: 10 award-winning wines to tryLearn more about Vranec and try it with these DWWA award-winning wines...
By Loukia Xinari Published
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DWWA Tasting Events
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Salon of DWWA 2026: Slovenia celebrates its medal winnersIndigenous grapes, ageworthy sweet wines and a strong showing from across the Balkans took centre stage at the 12th Salon of DWWA medal winners in Slovenia.
By Loukia Xinari Published -
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...
By Loukia Xinari Published
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Latest
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DWWA judge profile: Göran KlintbergFormer President of the Swedish Sommelier Association. Based in Sweden.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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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
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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.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Ben ChanSenior BBX wine specialist at Berry Bros. & Rudd. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Alan BednarskiAward winning sommelier, manager at House Of Champagne & Poland's Champagne ambassador. Based in Poland.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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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.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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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.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Orsi Szentkiralyi (Dr.)Director at Liquid Talent Ltd. Based in Hungary.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Tom ForrestWine educator and owner of TomFDrinks. Based in the UK.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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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.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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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.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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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.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Ágnes Csiba Herczeg (Dr.)Award-winning wine strategist and international wine consultant. Based in Hungary.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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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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DWWA Panel JudgesBy Decanter Staff Last updated
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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...
By Loukia Xinari Published
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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.
By Shivani Tomar Published
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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.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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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.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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New Zealand: Precision, purity, power & poiseDiscover DWWA 2025 award-winners from New Zealand...
By Loukia Xinari Last updated
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Celebrating DWWA 2025 winners at the Salon of Decanter in SloveniaCelebrating winemaking excellence in Slovenia...
By Loukia Xinari Published
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Decanter World Wine Awards 2025: For a better futureDiscover six DWWA 2025 medal winners that put sustainability at their core...
By Natalie Earl Published
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Decanter magazine DWWA supplement: September 2025Explore the top wines of 2025 as judged by the world's leading experts in our latest supplement...
By Loukia Xinari Published
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Decanter World Wine Awards 2025: The big pictureAndrew Jefford breaks down DWWA 2025 results, revealing highlights and surprises among wine regions, styles and medal winners...
By Andrew Jefford Published
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Italian white wine stars: Top medal winners at DWWA 2025Showcasing premium styles in many regions...
By Chris Mercer Published
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The future of wine: Emerging regions through the lens of Decanter World Wine AwardsDiscover hidden gems with this range of top-scoring wines from emerging regions and lesser known grape varieties at Decanter World Wine Awards 2025...
By Susan Low Published
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Spain’s hidden depths: Exploring regional strengths beyond Rioja and RiberaDiscover DWWA 2025 award-winners from Spain...
By Lilla O'Connor Last updated