Decanter world wine awards judges’ party

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

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As Decanter marks a significant anniversary this year, our annual quest for the best via the Decanter World Wine Awards is as rigorously pursued as ever, and the competition’s top award-winning wines continue to become more diverse and fascinating with each edition. Our Contributing Editor and awards Co-Chair breaks down the 2025 results and reveals some of the highlights and discoveries among wine regions old and new

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

A snapshot of what’s happening in the world of wine