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DWWA Highlights

International Grenache Day

A selection of award-winning Grenache dominant and varietal wines from DWWA...

By Martin Green Published 18 September 26
Going native: Indigenous grapes lead a banner year for the Balkans at DWWA 2026

From a first-ever Best in Show for Plavac Mali to Platinums for Prokupac and Refošk, the Balkans' own grape varieties stole the show at Decanter World Wine Awards 2026. Here's why they belong on your radar – and in your glass.

By Gosia Young Published 15 September 26
Chianti Day 2026: Here are 10 top-scoring wines to try

Top DWWA medal winners to celebrate with...

By Martin Green Published 4 September 26
Cabernet Sauvignon Day: 15 top-scoring wines to seek out

Celebrate with DWWA medal winners...

By Martin Green Published 3 September 26
Treasure hunt: Great island wines at DWWA 2026

Top medal winners to seek out...

By Chris Mercer Published 2 September 26

California’s not dreaming: the state’s wines stand with the best at DWWA 2026

California can do it all, with remarkable consistency...

By Dana Nigro Published 27 August 26
Mountain high: How Alto Adige became Italy's white-wine star at DWWA 2026

Alto 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.

By Gosia Young Published 25 August 26
Five unexpected stars of DWWA 2026: The regions and grapes to watch

The 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 21 August 26
Pinot Noir Day: 15 top-scoring wines to discover

Raise a glass to International Pinot Noir Day with these award-winning wines...

By Martin Green Last updated 18 August 26
Decanter World Wine Awards 2026: An uplifting experience

Despite (or perhaps because of ) the headwinds buffeting the wine industry, this year’s Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) saw a dramatic uptick in quality. Our DWWA Co-Chair and Decanter Contributing Editor runs his analytical eye over this year’s results, highlights and revelations.

By Andrew Jefford Published 12 August 26
Prosecco Day: Discover 10 award-winning wines to celebrate with

Award-winning sparklers...

By Martin Green Published 11 August 26

Decanter World Wine Awards 2026: UK shopper’s guide

High-street highlights from DWWA 2026...

By Decanter Staff Published 7 August 26
Decanter World Wine Awards 2026: Top-performing producers

Celebrating perpetual excellence...

By Decanter Staff Published 6 August 26
Decanter magazine August 2026 issue: See what's inside

A DWWA special issue...

By Decanter Staff Published 5 August 26
Oregon and Washington wines reach new peaks at 2026 DWWA

The Pacific Northwest states continued their string of accomplishments, with signature varieties and unexpected offerings racking up top-tier awards at Decanter’s annual global competition.

By Dana Nigro Published 3 August 26
International Albariño Day

Discover the allure of Albariño with award-winning wines from DWWA...

By Martin Green Last updated 31 July 26
Region on the rise: Texas wines shine at DWWA 2026

From cowboys and barbeque to world-class wines, Texas received top accolades at Decanter World Wine Awards 2026. Learn more about the history of Texas wines, the varieties grown and famous AVAs, and discover top-scoring wines from this year's competition.

By James Tidwell MS Published 30 July 26

Rosé beyond Provence: Five DWWA 2026 winners worth discovering

Too often dismissed as summer's simplest pour, rosé is one of wine's most versatile styles. These DWWA 2026 winners show just how far it can travel.

By Gosia Young Published 29 July 26
Sun's out: Six DWWA winners to keep on ice this summer

Whatever's on the menu this summer, from fizz to fish and chips, these six medal-winning bottles from Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 have you covered.

By Gosia Young Published 28 July 26
International Shiraz Day

Top-scoring wines from across the globe to celebrate with...

By Martin Green Published 23 July 26
Chenin heyday: How one grape became South Africa's star at DWWA 2026

From a Best in Show in Stellenbosch to old-vine triumphs in the Swartland, Chenin Blanc was the sunshine-coloured thread running through South Africa's strongest results at DWWA 2026.

By Gosia Young Published 21 July 26
DWWA 2026 Best in Show: The sweet and fortified wines that made it to the top

Sweet and fortified wines impressed the judges at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards, with two of them receiving 98 points. From Port, Madeira and Sherry, to Santorini's Vinsanto and Hungarian Tokaji, these are the wines that claimed Best in Show.

By Susan Low Published 16 July 26
The red wines that made it to the Top 50 at DWWA 2026

Spanning 10 countries and featuring all-time classics as well as unexpected newcomers, these are the red wines awarded Best in Show medal at Decanter World Wine Awards 2026.

By Susan Low Published 14 July 26

International Cava Day: 15 award-winning wines to try

The top Cavas of DWWA 2026 to celebrate with...

By Olivia Mason Published 10 July 26
Pure Brilliance: DWWA 2026's Best in Show whites and rosés

Discover the white and rosé wines that made the top 50 list at Decanter World Wine Awards 2026.

By Susan Low Published 9 July 26
Sparkling Glory: DWWA 2026's Best in Show winners

France, 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.

By Susan Low Published 7 July 26
Success for English wine at DWWA 2026

The 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.

By Chris Mercer Published 2 July 26
Beyond Burgundy: How Languedoc-Roussillon became one of France's biggest stories at DWWA 2026

Languedoc-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.

By Gosia Young Published 25 June 26
DWWA: Press Coverage

A selection of Decanter World Wine Awards media coverage from international outlets...

By Olivia Mason Last updated 23 June 26

A new dawn for UK wine at Decanter World Wine Awards 2026

At 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.

By Gosia Young Published 23 June 26
Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 Platinum winners: Thrilling 97-point wines

From superb classics to hidden gems...

By Chris Mercer Published 19 June 26
World Lambrusco Day: Six award-winning styles to try

Discover the charming semi-sparkling reds of Italy's Emilia-Romagna...

By Olivia Mason Published 18 June 26