The Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) has unveiled the 50 prestigious Best in Show medals for 2025, highlighting the finest wines from a rigorous global competition. Following an extensive judging process involving 248 expert tasters from 57 countries, these wines represent the pinnacle of quality and excellence in the industry.
The journey from vineyard to bottle culminates in a meticulous evaluation, with each wine undergoing multiple rounds of blind tastings, including regional panels, co-chair reviews, and final consensus decisions by a five-person leadership team. According to Amanda Barnes MW, DWWA Regional Chair for Chile, wines that achieve Gold, Silver, Platinum, or Best in Show status have been repeatedly tasted and rigorously debated, marking them as outstanding in quality.
The Best in Show awards, comprising roughly 0.3% of total entries, recognize extraordinary wines distinguished by exceptional flavor profiles and world-class craftsmanship. The 2025 selection spans 14 countries—Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, France, Greece, Italy, New Zealand, Portugal, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, the UK, and the United States—and includes a wide range of styles, from sparkling Champagnes and traditional method wines to classic regions like Bordeaux and Burgundy, alongside fortified wines such as Sherry and Port.
The identities of the Top 50 winners were kept confidential until the official announcement, creating an exciting reveal for judges and producers alike. The full list invites wine enthusiasts to explore these award-winning bottles and their producers, with detailed reviews and tasting notes available.
Top 50 Best in Show Wines at DWWA 2025 (Selected Highlights):
- Argentina: Bemberg Estate Wines Pionero 2022, Rutini Single Vineyard Malbec 2021
- Australia: Wirra Wirra The 12th Man Chardonnay 2024, Barossa Old Vine Company Shiraz 2022
- Chile: Antiyal Viñedo Escorial Organic Carmenère 2020
- China: Changyu Noble Dragon N188 2022
- France: Domaine Du Mont Verrier Janin Morgon 2023, Barons De Rothschild Rare Collection Blanc de Blancs 2014, Château Bastor-Lamontagne Sauternes 2022
- Greece: Ktima Gerovassiliou Single Vineyard Malagousia 2024
- Italy: Diego Morra Barolo 2021, Donnafugata Ben Ryé Passito di Pantelleria 2023
- New Zealand: Craggy Range Pinot Noir 2024
- Portugal: Graham’s Quinta Dos Malvedos Single Quinta Vintage Port 2018
- Slovenia: Vinakoper Capris Orange Rumeni Muškat 2015
- South Africa: Knorhoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
- Spain: González Byass Del Duque V.O.R.S Amontillado NV
- United Kingdom: Sugrue South Downs The Trouble With Dreams 2009
- United States: Clos du Val Cabernet Franc 2022
These exceptional wines underscore the diversity and quality present across global wine regions in 2025. Wine lovers and collectors are encouraged to seek out these celebrated bottles to experience the outstanding craftsmanship honored by DWWA.
For full reviews, tasting notes, and stockist details, readers can explore the official DWWA platform.
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