DWWA 2023

DWWA Regional Chair for South Africa: Fiona McDonald

Fiona McDonald, trained news journalist turned wine writer, is Regional Chair for South Africa at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2025.

DWWA Regional Chair for Spain: Ferran Centelles

Ferran Centelles is a wine writer specialising in Spanish wine for JancisRobinson.com.

DWWA Co-Chair: Ronan Sayburn MS

Ronan Sayburn MS, CEO for the Court of Master Sommeliers Europe, is a Co-Chair of the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).

DWWA Regional Chair for Australia: Justin Knock MW

Justin Knock MW is the Director of Wine for Decant London, a fine wine merchant and importer based in central London.

DWWA Co-Chair: Michael Hill Smith AM MW

Michael, wine producer, international wine judge, wine consultant, and occasional wine writer, is a DWWA Co-Chair.

DWWA Co-Chair: Sarah Jane Evans MW

Sarah Jane MW, award-winning journalist, is a Co-Chair at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).

DWWA Co-Chair: Andrew Jefford

Andrew has been writing and broadcasting about wine since the 1980s, winning many awards for his work.

DWWA Regional Chair for Argentina: Paz Levinson

Argentine Paz Levinson is Executive Head Sommelier for Groupe Pic and a wine educator.

DWWA Regional Chair for Central Italy: Andy Howard MW

Andy Howard MW runs his own consultancy business, Vinetrades Ltd, which focuses on education, judging, investment and sourcing.

DWWA Regional Chair for Alsace: Thierry Meyer

Thierry Meyer is the Regional Chair for Alsace at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2025.

Island Finds: Distinctive wines from remote vineyards

Award-winning island wines to explore from the 2023 competition...

Must-try Chardonnays: 10 top international picks

Top Chardonnay wines to celebrate International Chardonnay Day...

Exclusive London dinner launches successful DWWA judging week

Six top-scoring wines presented to welcome 2024 judging weeks...

DWWA wines delight in Los Angeles

A dinner at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills paired with DWWA 2023 medal winners...

International Sauvignon Blanc Day: Award-winning wines to celebrate

A global selection of medal-winning Sauvignon Blanc wines from Decanter World Wine Awards...

Savouring South Africa: A guide to great white wines

South Africa's award-winning white wines to explore from the 2023 competition...

DWWA 2023: Decanter showcased fortified wines from Spain and Portugal at ProWine Singapore

Decanter showcased top-scoring Sherry and Tawny Port in Singapore

Viognier: Top-scoring wines to discover

10 award-winning wines to celebrate International Viognier Day...

Decanter's rare finds: A journey through Italy's lesser-known varieties

Tasting notes and scores for 10 Gold and Platinum medal winners highlighting the more obscure side of Italy's wines...

DWWA judge profile: Peter Richards MW

Peter is a TV presenter, broadcaster, author and writer.

Argentina: Award-winning wines to celebrate Malbec World Day

Top scoring Malbec wines from Decanter World Wine Awards...