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DWWA judge profile: Nigel Wilkinson MSMaster Sommelier and educator. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Nicholas Blampied-LaneInternational winemaker and consultant. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Nelson PariItalian wine buyer at SWIG. Based in the UK.
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Sparkling Glory: DWWA 2026's Best in Show winnersFrance, Italy and the UK swept this year's Best in Show medals awarded to sparkling wines. Below, discover which regions and wines impressed the judges at the world's largest wine competition.
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DWWA judge profile: Mike Ritchie MWExperienced, commercial and widely travelled wine professional. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Matthew Forster MWAward-winning Master of Wine and education professional specialising in Spanish wines. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Mike Best MWWine buyer, educator, and Master of Wine. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Benjamin LlewelynFounder and managing director of Carte Blanche Wines, a wholesale wine agency and importer. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Beans Boughton MWExperienced wine buyer, consultant, and category manager. Based in the UK.
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Success for English wine at DWWA 2026The breadth of English wine was on display at Decanter World Wine Awards 2026, with top winners spanning from aged sparkling wines to characterful still styles.
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DWWA judge profile: Beverley Blanning MWExperienced journalist, author of Wines of the Loire Valley, long-standing DWWA judge and MW.
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DWWA judge profile: Malu LambertMalu Lambert DipWSET is a multi-award winning wine writer and critic, specialising in South Africa.
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DWWA judge profile: Neil BernardiAward winning Master of Wine and Wine Industry Executive
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DWWA judge profile: Lionel PerinerLionel Periner is head sommelier at Adnams in Birmingham. Based in the UK.
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Beyond Burgundy: How Languedoc-Roussillon became one of France's biggest stories at DWWA 2026Languedoc-Roussillon delivered one of France’s standout performances at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards, achieving its best-ever Gold medal tally alongside two Best in Show wines and three Platinums.
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A new dawn for UK wine at Decanter World Wine Awards 2026At the 23rd edition of the Decanter World Wine Awards, the world's largest wine competition, the UK's 2026 results show that a new era has dawned for local winemakers.
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Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 Platinum winners: Thrilling 97-point winesFrom superb classics to hidden gems...
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Top 35 Value Golds: Exceptional wines under £15 from DWWA 2026Explore the 35 Value Golds that impressed the judges at DWWA 2026...
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Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 Best in Show: Top 50 winesOnly 50 wines out of nearly 17,000 entries earned Decanter World Wine Awards’ highest honour. Discover the exceptional bottles to seek out now.
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Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 results revealed: Global wine quality reaches new heightsWine lovers have never had it so good. Discover this year's winners...
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Coming soon: Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 resultsBe the first to know...
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DWWA 2026 party highlightsPhoto highlights from DWWA party celebrations...
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DWWA judge profile: Daniele ArcangeliAward-winning sommelier and wine judge. Based in UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Melanie BrownChef Sommelier & Restaurateur, specilaising in New Zealand.
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DWWA judge profile: Matt SmithExperienced buying director with over 20 years in the wine trade. Based in the UK.
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DWWA success story: Paris-Simoneau praises medal impactLoire Valley winery Paris-Simoneau has become one of the latest producers to see powerful benefits that success at the Decanter World Wine Awards can bring, from sales opportunities to prestigious recognition by leading experts.
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Last chance to enter Decanter World Wine Awards 2026: Recognition that delivers resultsCelebrated for its authority, global reach and measurable impact, DWWA offers producers expert feedback, visibility and recognition that delivers results...
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DWWA judge profile: Sue TolsonWine writer & consultant specialising in Central & Eastern Europe and Italy. Based in Hungary
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DWWA judge profile: Leona De PasqualeTaiwanese wine educator and journalist with extensive expertise in global wine and tea education. Based in the UK.
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DWWA judge profile: Vladimer KublashviliExperienced Georgian winemaker and international wine judge. Based in Georgia.
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DWWA judge profile: Mattia Tabacco
Experienced wine buyer, specialising in fine wine, authentication, auctions and new discoveries. Based in UK.
