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hall of fame

Welcome to the Decanter Hall of Fame

The Decanter Hall of Fame aims to recognise and award excellence in the wine world.

This is one of the most significant and prestigious international industry awards in the wine world. It is awarded entirely on merit and dates back to 1984 when it was first won by Serge Hochar of Chateau Musar. Since then Hall of Fame members and recipients have included Piero Antinori, Aubert de Villaine, Robert Mondavi, Miguel Torres, Jancis Robinson MW and Gerard Basset OBE MW MS.

Previous articles on Decanter Hall of Fame winners

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Nicolas Joly: Decanter Hall of Fame 2025

A tireless proselytiser for biodynamic farming and wines that speak of their origins, the 2025 Hall of Fame recipient has spent decades encouraging winemakers to embrace sustainability and authenticity, while also putting one of France’s most iconic vineyards back on the map.

By Beverley Blanning MW Published 26 September 25
Susana Balbo: Decanter Hall of Fame 2024

An Argentine inspiration...

By Amanda Barnes MW Last updated 9 October 24
Decanter Hall of Fame and Rising Star 2024 winners revealed

Argentina's Susana Balbo receives this year's Hall of Fame award...

By Chris Mercer Published 27 September 24
Dirk Niepoort: Decanter Hall of Fame 2023

Read the full interview with Dirk Niepoort...

By Sarah Ahmed Published 3 October 23
Decanter Hall of Fame and Rising Star 2023 winners revealed

See the winners of this year's awards...

By Chris Mercer Published 3 October 23
Decanter reveals Hall of Fame and Rising Star award winners for 2022

Rosa Kruger has become the latest recipient of Decanter’s prestigious Hall of Fame award, with Apostolos Thymiopoulos named this year’s Rising Star...

By Chris Mercer Last updated 26 September 23

Robert Parker’s 100-point wines: Then and now

During the 2020 Hall of Fame Interview, Andrew Jefford asked Robert Parker to review a selection of his most memorable 100-point wines from a 2020 perspective. These are the wines he chose...

By Andrew Jefford Last updated 15 December 22
Rosa Kruger: Decanter Hall of Fame 2022

Read the full interview with Rosa Kruger...

By Tim Atkin MW Published 3 October 22
Peter Gago: Decanter Hall of Fame 2021

Read the full interview and see Peter Gago's five life-changing bottles...

By Huon Hooke Published 6 October 21
Robert M. Parker Jr extended interview: Decanter Hall of Fame 2020

No one individual before or since has changed the world of wine as dramatically, or as beneficially, as Robert M. Parker Jr...

By Andrew Jefford Last updated 30 June 20
Robert Parker gets Decanter Hall of Fame award in 2020

Renowned wine critic Robert M. Parker Jr has been announced as the new member of the Decanter Hall of Fame for 2020.

By Ellie Douglas Last updated 29 June 20
Man Of The Year 2007: Anthony Barton

By Stephen Brook Last updated 22 May 20

Jean-Michel Cazes: Man of the Year 2003

Jean-Michel Cazes' boundless energy has helped him run châteaux, hotels, a négociant house and much more besides. Stephen Brook talks to Decanter's Man of the Year

By Stephen Brook Last updated 7 April 20
Man of the Year 2002: Miguel Torres

Miguel Torres is undoubtedly the driving force behind the modernisation of Spanish wine. JOHN STIMPFIG interviews the inspirational winemaker, Decanter's Man of the Year 2002

By John Stimpfig Last updated 10 January 20
Decanter Man of the Year 2011: Giacomo Tachis

The 'father' of modern winemaking reflects on a career that has seen him credited with kickstarting Italy's wine renaissance

By Richard Baudains Last updated 22 August 19
Perrin brothers crowned Decanter Men of the Year at special ceremony

Stars of the wine world have descended on the Rhone to celebrate the region's Perrin brothers, of Chateau de Beaucastel, jointly receiving the Decanter Man of the Year award.

By Chris Mercer Last updated 29 May 19
Alvaro Palacios named Decanter Man of the Year 2015

He has been credited with putting Spain on the fine wine map, transforming the fortunes of Priorat and Bierzo...

By Decanter Staff Last updated 24 May 19
Decanter Hall of Fame 2019: Becky Wasserman-Hone

Her tireless work has shaped the reputation of Burgundy over many decades...

By Rosi Hanson Published 7 March 19

Becky Wasserman-Hone awarded Decanter Hall of Fame 2019

For her tireless work in shaping the reputation of Burgundy...

By Ellie Douglas Last updated 4 March 19
Perrin brothers of Beaucastel named Decanter Men of the Year

Their winemaking influence extends from Provence to the US West coast...

By Decanter Staff Last updated 28 February 19
Steven Spurrier named Decanter Man of the Year 2017

For devoting his life to the service of wine with passion and the utmost distinction...

By John Stimpfig Last updated 28 February 19
Eduardo Chadwick named Decanter Man of the Year 2018

His pioneering vision and sheer determination have helped to propel Chilean fine wine onto a global stage...

By Peter Richards MW Last updated 28 February 19
Man of the Year 2008: Christian Moueix

Christian Moueix, one of the most respected winemakers in Bordeaux, is Decanter’s Man of the Year 2008.

By Adam Lechmere Last updated 28 February 19
Aubert de Villaine: Decanter Man of the Year

Decanter’s Man of the Year 2010 is Aubert de Villaine, proprietor of one of the world’s legendary wine estates.

By Adam Lechmere Last updated 28 February 19

Decanter Man of the Year 2009: Nicolás Catena

Decanter has chosen Nicolás Catena Man of the Year 2009, crediting him with changing the direction of Argentina’s wine industry.

By Decanter Staff Last updated 28 February 19
Paul Symington honoured as Decanter Man of the Year

Paul Symington was officially crowned as Decanter's 2012 Man of the Year at an intimate dinner in London last night.

By Decanter Staff Last updated 28 February 19
Gerard Basset named Decanter Man of the Year 2013

Described as 'genuinely humble' and 'an absolute gem of a man', Decanter Man of the Year 2013 Gerard Basset is widely credited with transforming the perception of sommeliers around the world.

By Richard Woodard Last updated 28 February 19
Bordeaux wine professor Denis Dubourdieu named Decanter Man of the Year 2016

Here is an extensive list of his achievements...

By Decanter Staff Last updated 28 February 19