More whites than reds are usually submitted in the Offbeat category of Decanter’s Wines of the Year, and 2021 was no different, with a host of ‘idiosyncratic, characterful and fascinating’ examples with strong identities that ‘kept us on our toes’, said judge Michelle Cherutti-Kowal MW.
For their Offbeat selection, Decanter World Wine Awards Regional Chairs, key contributors and staff were asked to recommend an unearthed gem or a wine featuring an unusual grape, winemaking method or region.
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See tasting notes and scores for the top Wines of the Year 2021: Offbeat
Wines are listed in score order by style; white, orange, rosé, red, sweet and fortified
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