DWWA 2023

DWWA judge profile: Heather Dougherty

Heather Dougherty is the current UK Champagne Ambassador, an experienced wine judge and certified educator. She is a past Chairman of the Association of Wine Educators.

DWWA judge profile: Gerd Stepp

Previously a winemaker for Marks & Spencer, Gerd Stepp now makes wine at his family vineyards, Stepp, in Pfalz.

DWWA judge profile: Freddie Cobb

Freddie is the Head of Drinks for Vagabond Wines.

DWWA judge profile: Gareth Ferreira MS

Gareth Ferreira MS the first ever South African Master Sommelier and the Beverage Director at Core by Clare Smyth.

DWWA judge profile: Freddy Bulmer

Freddy Bulmer is a buyer at The Wine Society, sourcing their Australian, New Zealand, Austrian and Eastern European wines.

DWWA judge profile: Göran Klintberg

Göran Klintberg works for Spring Wine & Spirits, responsible for the portfolio from South America, South Africa and Portugal.

DWWA judge profile: Frank Roeder MW

Frank Roeder MW owns and runs the wine merchant VIF with seven stores across Germany.

DWWA judge profile: Elvis Ziakos

Elvis Ziakos is Head Sommelier at The Greenhouse restaurant in London.

DWWA judge profile: Emilio Del Fante

Emilio Del Fante has a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry and now works with wine producers in the Lugano region.

DWWA judge profile: Elsa Macdonald MW

Elsa Macdonald MW is Head of Wine Education at Arterra Wines Canada.

DWWA judge profile: Élyse Lambert MS

Élyse Lambert MS was the first Quebecer to become a Master Sommelier. She splits her time as a consultant sommelier and as a columnist for Radio-Canada and the Journal de Montréal.

DWWA judge profile: Eddie McDougall

Eddie McDougall is the founder of the Flying Winemaker collection and a TV wine personality in Macau.

DWWA judge profile: Ed Adams MW

Ed Adams MW is a wine consultant and works on a Spanish wine project with South African winemaker partner Bruce Jack.

DWWA judge profile: Eduardo Milan

Eduardo Milan is the wine editor for ADEGA Magazine and a judge for the Patricio Tapia’s Descorchados Guide on Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Brazil.

DWWA judge profile: Devon Lochhead

Devon Lochhead is DGB's Regional Manager for Asia.

DWWA judge profile: Elod Adam

Elod Adam runs his own wine importing business for the on trade in Romania.

Furmint February: 15 award-winning wines to try

Discover Furmint's versatility with this selection of DWWA-awarded wines...

Best of Australia: Top medal-winning wines to try

Australia's Top 10 Best in Show wines from Decanter World Wine Awards...

The rise of Asian wines: Through the lens of Decanter World Wine Awards

Emerging regions and styles from DWWA...

Decanter Italy Experience 2024: DWWA winners' table

Discover 24 award-winning wines from Decanter World Wine Awards...

DWWA Regional Chair for Spain: Pierre Mansour

Pierre Mansour is Head Buyer at The Wine Society.

Canada calling: The wines exciting the experts now

From refreshing sparkling to bold reds, explore outstanding wines from DWWA...

Spectacular Seoul: DWWA award-winners showcase in South Korea

A memorable DWWA event with outstanding wines, in partnership with Winevision.

Singapore: DWWA 2023 award-winning wines delight attendees at ICCCW Tok Kong Tasting

Top awarded wines showcased to trade professionals and wine lovers in Southeast Asia...

DWWA Acting Regional Chair for Chile: Amanda Barnes

Amanda Barnes is an award-winning wine journalist and expert in South American wines and regions.

Pinot Meunier Day: 12 award-winning wines to try

Get to know Pinot Meunier with a selection of 90-plus point varietal sparklers from DWWA...

Top-scoring Tokaji Aszú for the holidays

Celebrate International Aszú Day with a selection of top-scorers from DWWA 2023...

Liquid Gold: Outstanding sweet wines of the world

From notable classics to new discoveries, explore the best from Decanter World Wine Awards...

International Cabernet Franc day: The best bottles to celebrate with

The bottles worth seeking out to celebrate...

International Carmenère Day: 15 award-winning wines to discover

Top-rated Carmenère wines to try from Decanter World Wine Awards...