Meet the decanter experts

The annual DWWA competition is a gathering point for many of the most knowledgeable and experienced experts in the world of wine. Our Co-Chairs, Regional Chairs and extensive roster of judges are central to the competition’s success

These intrepid South American winemakers have all looked beyond the horizons in their native lands, and have struck out into the world to forge maverick projects on other continents

Seeking the soul of the fascinating South American continent, we asked 10 specialists who know its wine nations intimately to highlight some of the unique, extraordinary and sometimes hidden things that make it special

A wine that receives a Platinum medal in the DWWA has triumphed in multiple stages of judging by different panels, and reassessment by our Co-Chairs. In 2025, this status was achieved by 137 wines of impeccable quality, introduced in the pages that follow

1 La Cayetana, Criolla Blanca, Mendoza, Argentina 2022 ...

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