Dwwa: the judging process

Plenty of high scores highlighted the ever-rising quality of English fizz and the skill and ambition of the country’s winemakers

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Our tasting revealed a surprising abundance of high-quality white wines, not only from Penedès but from across many of Catalan Spain’s DOs. Prepare to be impressed

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Wine critic, journalist and judge Igor Lukovic speaks to Decanter ahead of the fourth edition of Southeastern Europe’s leading wine fair, taking place on 22-25 November 2025 in Belgrade

Something of a perfect storm for the Bordelais, as sluggish market dynamics and harsh weather have led to significant (long called-for) price drops for the new-release vintage. But this means opportunities for the buyer and collector – to choose wisely, start with these 60 of our Regional Editor’s top choices among 700 that she has tasted