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by Caro Maurer MW on December 12, 2025

Vineyards in Pfalz. Credit: VDP by Peter BenderGreat value from Germany... The post Top five best value Grosses Gewächs to try appeared first on Decanter.

by Chris Mercer on December 12, 2025

What to drink with a traditional roast goose this Christmas...Inspiration for your festive dinner table... The post Classic pairings: The best wines for your festive roast duck and goose appeared first on Decanter.

by Loukia Xinari on December 12, 2025

A spectacular DWWA event in partnership with Winevision... The post DWWA winners tasting in the heart of South Korea appeared first on Decanter.

by Lauren Mowery on December 12, 2025

Viticulturist Stratos Guillame Xyrafis (left) with Yiannis Boutaris (right, son of Stellios Boutaris and sixth-generation winemaker) during the 2025 harvest at Domaine Sigalas.Water into wine no more... The post Historic Santorini vineyards struggle against climate change and tourism appeared first on Decanter.

by Decanter Staff on December 11, 2025

A passionate family winery expressing the soul of the Eger region... The post St. Andrea: Reviving Hungary’s famed volcanic blends appeared first on Decanter.

by Julie Sheppard on December 11, 2025

Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails... The post Distilled: Two new expressions from Mount Gay appeared first on Decanter.

by Charles Curtis MW on December 11, 2025

Tasting the 2024sHigh rainfall and low sunshine make for a very different year... The post Burgundy 2024: What to expect from a topsy-turvy vintage appeared first on Decanter.

by Ferran Centelles on December 10, 2025

Vineyard in Jerez.Why does Spain still have only two DOCas..? The post Ferran Centelles: ‘Spain deserves more dynamism, more ambition, more recognition’ appeared first on Decanter.

by Chris Mercer on December 10, 2025

Credit: Nic Crilly-Hargrave'Digging into wine changes your life...' The post Meet the first DWWA Resident Co-Chair: Q&A with Caro Maurer MW appeared first on Decanter.

by Richard Baudains on December 10, 2025

Over 20 wines picked from over 20 varieties... The post Alto Adige: 24 expert-rated wines to try appeared first on Decanter.

by Shivani Tomar on December 9, 2025

Agustin TraperoAgustin Trapero is a judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).Award-winning sommelier, consulting and advising for the wine trade. Based in Spain. The post Agustin Trapero appeared first on Decanter.

by Shivani Tomar on December 9, 2025

DWWA Judge, Eleftherios Hanialidis MSEleftherios Hanialidis MS is a judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).The first Greek master sommelier, boasting extensive experience in the wine industry. Based in Greece. The post Eleftherios Hanialidis MS appeared first on Decanter.

by Decanter Staff on December 9, 2025

Matt SmithMatt Smith is a judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).Experienced buying director with over 20 years in the wine trade. Based in the UK. The post Matt Smith appeared first on Decanter.

by Shivani Tomar on December 9, 2025

Amaya CerveraAmaya Cervera is a judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards.Wine writer and founder of the bilingual website, Spanish Wine Lover. Based in Spain. The post Amaya Cervera appeared first on Decanter.

by Decanter Staff on December 9, 2025

Cat LomaxCat Lomax is a judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).International wine & wine retail consultant with years of experience as a buyer for major UK retailers. Based in the UK. The post Cat Lomax appeared first on Decanter.

by Shivani Tomar on December 9, 2025

Devon LochheadDevon Lochhead is a judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).Former sommelier, tutor & judge, currently working as the regional director for Asia at DGB Pty Ltd. Based in Hong Kong. The post Devon Lochhead appeared first on Decanter.

by Shivani Tomar on December 9, 2025

Julie BuckleyJulie Buckley is a judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).Wine sales, procurement & supply chain expert, currently serving as the chief operating officer at Winetraders UK Ltd. Based in the UK. The post Julie Buckley appeared first on Decanter.

by Shivani Tomar on December 9, 2025

Anne JonesAnne Jones is a judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).Experienced wine consultant specialising in sustainability, regenerative viticulture and the UK wine industry. Based in the UK. The post Anne Jones appeared first on Decanter.

by Shivani Tomar on December 9, 2025

Fiona HayesFiona Hayes is a judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA)Experienced retail and fine wine buyer, currently a wine buyer at The Wine Society. Based in the UK. The post Fiona Hayes appeared first on Decanter.

by Shivani Tomar on December 9, 2025

Joseph ArthurJoseph Arthur is a judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).Senior wine buyer at Marks & Spencer. Based in the UK. The post Joseph Arthur appeared first on Decanter.

by Shivani Tomar on December 9, 2025

James Davis MWJames Davis MW is a judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).Master of Wine and wine director at Chestnut. Based in the UK. The post James Davis MW appeared first on Decanter.

by Shivani Tomar on December 9, 2025

DWWA Judge, Beth Pearce MWBeth Pearce MW is a judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).Experienced wine buyer working across on and off trade in the UK. Based in the UK. The post Beth Pearce MW appeared first on Decanter.

by Shivani Tomar on December 9, 2025

Marcelo Pino, DWWA JudgeMarcelo Pino is a judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).Award winning sommelier & wine consultant to hotels & restarants in Chile. Based in Chile. The post Marcelo Pino appeared first on Decanter.

by Decanter Staff on December 9, 2025

Beverly Tabbron MWBeverly Tabbron MW is a judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).Experienced and long-standing wine buyer, currently working at Hallgarten & Novum Wines. Based in the UK. The post Beverly Tabbron MW appeared first on Decanter.

by Decanter Staff on December 9, 2025

María José Huertas VegaMaria Jose Huertas Vega is a judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).Head sommelier at NH Hotels, Spain and 2025's top sommelier in Spain. Based in Spain. The post María José Huertas Vega appeared first on Decanter.

by Decanter Staff on December 9, 2025

Dawn Davies MWDawn Davies MW is a judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). Wine and spirits buyer for 25 years. Based in the UK. The post Dawn Davies MW appeared first on Decanter.

by Shivani Tomar on December 9, 2025

Matthew HorsleyMatthew Horsley is a judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).Award-winning wine buyer for The Wine Society responsible for Bordeaux, South Africa, Greece and England. Based in the UK. The post Matthew Horsley appeared first on Decanter.

by Shivani Tomar on December 9, 2025

Andres ItuarteAndres Ituarte is a judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).Head sommelier at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair. Based in the UK. The post Andres Ituarte appeared first on Decanter.

by Decanter Staff on December 9, 2025

Laure PatryLaure Patry is a judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).Former executive head sommelier at The Social Company, now the UK manager for Wine Source. Based in the UK. The post Laure Patry appeared first on Decanter.

by Shivani Tomar on December 9, 2025

DWWA Judge, Andrea EbyAndrea Eby is a judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).Italian programs director at the Wine Scholar Guild and runs wine education classes in Winnipeg, Canada. Based in Canada. The post Andrea Eby appeared first on Decanter.