Decanter World Wine Awards

DWWA Highlights
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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...
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California’s not dreaming: the state’s wines stand with the best at DWWA 2026California can do it all, with remarkable consistency...
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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.
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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
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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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Latest
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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.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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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.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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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.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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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.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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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.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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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.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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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).
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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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.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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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.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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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.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA Regional Chair for Burgundy & Champagne: Charles Curtis MWCharles Curtis MW writes regularly for a number of magazines.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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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.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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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).
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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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.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA Regional Chair for Austria & Switzerland: Stefan Neumann MSStefan Neumann MS runs his own consultancy and online blinding tasting course.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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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.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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World Vranec Day: Eight award-winning wines to tryLearn more about Vranec and try it with these DWWA award-winning wines...
By Loukia Xinari 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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International Grenache Day: Awarded wines to tryA selection of award-winning Grenache dominant and varietal wines from DWWA...
By Olivia Mason 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
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DWWA 2025 Winners Showcase by VinistraDiscover the wines at this year's DWWA Showcase organised by Vinistra...
By Loukia Xinari Last updated
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UK sparkling wines toast vintage year at DWWATop medals show it's a great time to explore the UK's vintage sparkling wines...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Robert Mathias MWMaster of Wine and wine buyer specialising in Bordeaux, Burgundy and the Rhone. Based in the UK.
By Shivani Tomar Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Luis CapitaoManaging Partner of the company which he co-founded, Touchstone Wines, a sales and marketing firm working with foreign wineries.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Martin Hudson MWWine educator with a particular interest in Bordeaux, Australia and the Loire. Based in the UK.
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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DWWA judge profile: Victoria AndersonExperienced and award-winning wine buyer, currently buying wine for northern grocer, Booths. Based in the UK.
By Decanter Staff Last updated