Decanter Man of the Year
The Decanter Man of the Year awards have been running for over 30 years, recognising excellence in the wine world.
Publishing director Sarah Kemp says ‘The award is not only about wonderful winemakers, but about recognising people who make a difference – people whom we admire and who reflect what we at Decanter stand for.’
See the full list of previous winners here
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Steven Spurrier named Decanter Man of the Year 2017
For devoting his life to the service of wine with passion and the utmost distinction...
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Bordeaux wine professor Denis Dubourdieu named Decanter Man of the Year 2016
Here is an extensive list of his achievements...
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Alvaro Palacios named Decanter Man of the Year 2015
He has been credited with putting Spain on the fine wine map, transforming the fortunes of Priorat and Bierzo...
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Wine world pays tribute to Serge Hochar who dies, aged 75
The wine world has united to pay tribute to Serge Hochar, the driving force behind Lebanon's Chateau Musar and the first Decanter Man of the Year, who died suddenly last week while on holiday with his family, aged 75.
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Decanter Man of the Year: list of winners
See the list of influential wine figures from around the world who have been celebrated with the title of 'Decanter Man of the Year' since the awards began in 1984.
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Perrin brothers of Beaucastel named Decanter Men of the Year
Their winemaking influence extends from Provence to the US West coast...
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Stars reunite for 30 years of Decanter Man of the Year award
Decanter managing editor Amy Wislocki reports on a special dinner held in London last night to mark the 30th anniversary of the Decanter Man of the Year award.
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Gerard Basset honoured at Decanter Man of the Year presentation
Gerard Basset was officially crowned Decanter's 2013 Man of the Year at an intimate celebration in London last night.
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Gerard Basset named Decanter Man of the Year 2013
Described as 'genuinely humble' and 'an absolute gem of a man', Decanter Man of the Year 2013 Gerard Basset is widely credited with transforming the perception of sommeliers around the world.
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Paul Symington honoured as Decanter Man of the Year
Paul Symington was officially crowned as Decanter's 2012 Man of the Year at an intimate dinner in London last night.
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Paul Symington, Decanter Man of the Year 2012
Paul Symington, Decanter’s Man of the Year 2012, was ‘predestined’ for his role at the helm of the family company.
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Producer profile: Inglenook
It took 30 tumultuous years, but in April 2011, film director Francis Ford Coppola finally achieved his dream – the rebirth of Inglenook. Adam Lechmere looks at the history of this legendary Napa Valley estate and gets a preview of Coppola's script for restoring it to greatness.
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Barton: 'I don't make investment wines'
Anthony Barton of Chateau Leoville-Barton has vigorously defended his pricing policy, saying he will not make ‘investment wines’ like many of his neighbours.
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Giacomo Tachis honoured at Decanter Man of the Year dinner
Decanter's Man of the Year for 2011, Giacomo Tachis, was formally presented with the award last night at a dinner in Florence.
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Decanter Man of the Year 2011: Giacomo Tachis
The 'father' of modern winemaking reflects on a career that has seen him credited with kickstarting Italy's wine renaissance
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Giacomo Tachis named Decanter Man of the Year 2011
Modern wine producers should take off their designer ties and get back into the vineyard, Decanter's Man of the Year 2011, Giacomo Tachis, says in the latest issue of Decanter magazine.
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Stars of Burgundy shine at Decanter Man of the Year dinner
Aubert de Villaine was officially crowned as Decanter’s 2010 Man of the Year at a star-studded dinner in London last night.
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Decanter Man of the Year: Aubert de Villaine
The first ever Man of the Year from Burgundy, Aubert de Villaine insists he is the guardian rather than creator of the region’s most revered wine. stephen brook hails his achievements
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Aubert de Villaine: Decanter Man of the Year
Decanter’s Man of the Year 2010 is Aubert de Villaine, proprietor of one of the world’s legendary wine estates.
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Nicolas Catena honoured as Decanter Man of the Year
Michael Broadbent, Angelo Gaja, Baron Eric de Rothschild, Serge Hochar and other iconic figures of the wine world have paid tribute to Decanter’s Man of the Year 2009 – Nicolas Catena.
