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 DWWA 2021
 ENTRY PACK
The world’s largest and most
influential wine competition,
 with unrivalled global reach
DWWA 2021 ENTRY PACK The world's largest and most influential wine competition, with unrivalled global reach
ABOUT DWWA                                                                                                UNRIVALLED GLOBAL REACH
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WHY ENTER

1   Have your wines tasted by the world’s top wine experts and regional specialists
    Judged by the leading experts from around the world, including Masters of Wine and Master Sommeliers, wines at DWWA are
    evaluated by regional specialists who understand the typical factors of a region.

2   Benchmark against the competition
    Panels of regional experts blind-taste DWWA wines in carefully organised flights by country, region, colour, grape, style, vintage
    and price. This ensures that wines are judged against their peers.

3   Benefit from Decanter’s endorsement and unrivalled media reach
    Medal winners benefit from extensive promotion on all Decanter platforms including Decanter magazine, Decanter.com,
    Decanter social media channels and DecanterChina.com, plus a DWWA results issue.

4   Worldwide partnerships & events
    We work with retailers worldwide to promote DWWA medal winners in-store and online. DWWA-focused events, stands
    and masterclasses, are held globally to promote award-winning wines to both trade and consumers.

5   Opportunity to receive additional feedback with the DWWA Buyers’ Report
    Open exclusively to wineries who win a Bronze medal or above at DWWA, the DWWA Buyers’ Report is a new
    initiative to assist producers who are seeking new or increased UK distribution.
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WHY ENTER                                                            “I definitely look to Decanter and the points and the
Winning a medal from DWWA is a trusted mark of approval               medals, helping me make decisions about what to
for buyers globally and has proven to:                                               propose to my business.

                                                                      The fact that there are international wine judges,
                                                                    that it attracts such a broad, diverse range of wines -
                                                                                 the standard is incredibly high.

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                                                                 therefore when I’m buying it’s something I really look to.”

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                                                               “Elevated status of wines and trustworthy accolade for a new
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                                                               “It can open conversations with buyers, it gives consumer
                                                               confidence to pick from the shelf” - Seckford Agencies, UK
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EXPERT JUDGES & THE
JUDGING PROCESS                                                                                                           STAGE 3 - BEST IN SHOW
Have your wines tasted by the most influential people in the wine
world with a rigorous and internationally trusted judging process.                                      The competition then culminates in a final tasting of Platinum winners by
                                                                                                       the Co-Chairs where the ultimate accolade of ‘Best in Show’ is given to the
                                                                                                                              finest wines of the DWWA.
WATCH: Decanter World Wine Awards’ top quality judges
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                                                                        I still think the Decanter                                       97-100
                                                                       World Wine Awards is the                                              POINTS
                                                                        one that people refer to.
                                                                                                                               STAGE 2 - PLATINUM
                                                                          It is the benchmark.          In the second round of judging, a panel consisting of Co-Chairs and Regional
                                                                                                      Chairs re-taste all the Gold winners and award Platinum medals to the best wines.
                                                                            It is the biggest…
                                                                         It is the best judged.                                                  2021

                                                                        We go to great trouble
                                                                        to get qualified judges                                          97-100
                                                                           working on their                                                  POINTS

 THE CO-CHAIRS                                                         specialised areas, so the
                                                                                                        STAGE 1 – BRONZE, SILVER & GOLD MEDALS
                                                                       level of expertise that is
                                                                        going in is unrivalled.”     In the first round of judging, Regional Chairs oversee their respective panels, settle any
                                                                                                     score discrepancies, and re-taste all Silver and Gold winners for consistency. Co-Chairs
                                                                                                         then re-taste all Gold winners for final endorsement. Silver winners are therefore
                                                                                                       tasted twice and Gold winners three times. This rigorous process ensures that each
                                                                           Andrew Jefford                                           wine is reviewed thoroughly.

                                                                           DWWA Co-Chair                      2021                              2021                             2021

 Andrew Jefford | Michael Hill Smith MW | Sarah Jane Evans MW
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     Decanter               International            Award-winning                                   An excellent wine of         A very accomplished wine,                   A well-
  columnist and              wine judge,              journalist and                                 great complexity &           with impressive complexity          made,straightforward &
                                                                                                          character                                                      enjoyable wine
 blogger, award-           wine consultant           ex-chair of the
winning wine writer        and Australia’s              Institute of
 and broadcaster              first MW               Masters of Wine
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               Every issue of Decanter                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Decanter’s September 2021 issue                                          DWWA features, including        DWWA results news and
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                      The top 20 sparkling
                                                                                                                                                                               Aromas of smoke and raspberry cede to a
                                                                                                                                                                               delightful mousse on the palate, with brisk
                                                                                                                                                                               acidity propelling complex notes of pear,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Chapel Down, Three Graces,                      Gramona, III Lustros Brut Nature,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    + available via the
                                                                                                                                                                               melon and brioche. Impressively long, this

                         wines of 2020
                                                                                                                                                                               never wavers in its elegance. Alc 12%          Kent 2015                                       Corpinnat, Catalonia 2012
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              97 Platinum                                     97 Platinum
                                                                                                                                                                               FRANCE LOIRE                                   £28 Justerini & Brooks                          £33 Decántalo
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Bold and opulent, showing a plush nose of       Complex nose of minerals, macadamia and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              cinnamon-coated baked apples, spun              pineapple. Wonderfully engaging with a

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                  Of the 1,677 sparkling wines judged at DWWA 2020, just 20 (1.2%) received the competition’s top
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              sugar, oats and custard, followed by a soft     well-defined, savoury and toasty finish,
                   accolades of Best in Show or Platinum. Receiving a minimum of 97 points, this year’s top-scoring
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              yet crisp palate that reveals layers of         inviting you to drink again. Delicious and
                  sparkling wines from across the globe give reason to celebrate – and just in time for the holidays...
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              intense apricot and red apple fruit, nuts       well-made, with the power booster on for a

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                                                                                                                                                                               De Chanceny, Impetus Brut,                     and toasty notes. Still plenty of ageworthy     protracted finish. A real jewel. Alc 12%
            FRANCE CHAMPAGNE                                 Liquorice aromatic notes with resonant plum    generous with young vine fruit characters                          Crémant de Loire 2012                          freshness, too. Alc 12%
                                                             and red apple. Deep, exuberant, mouth-         to the fore. Chalky acidity lengthens the                          97 Platinum                                                                                    PORTUGAL
                                                             filling, vigorous and long, an exuberant,      finish and aftertaste. Superb. Alc 12%                             £18.85 GP Brands, Q Wines
                                                             vinous Champagne with plenty of richly                                                                            Expressive nose of honeyed fruit, toast
                                                             textured aromatic lift. Crowd-pleasing, but                                                                       and candied lemon. Richly poised, with
                                                             connoisseur-pleasing too. Alc 12%                                                                                 citrus and creamy notes. Savoury truffle
            Rare, Brut, Champagne 2006                                                                                                                                         and nuts finish the palate nicely with a       The Grange, Pink, Hampshire NV                  Caves Transmontanas, Vértice
            98 Best in Show                                                                                                                                                    long and sumptuous length. Alc 12%             97 Platinum                                     Bruto, Douro 2012

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            £149.99 North & South Wines                                                                     Taittinger, Folies de la Marquetterie                                                                             £31 Fareham Wine Cellar, Stone Vine & Sun       97 Platinum

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            With 14 years’ ageing, this has had time to                                                     Brut, Champagne NV                                                 ENGLAND                                        Wonderful fragrance, elegance and               N/A UK www.dourovertice.pt
            gather all its resources – which it does with                                                   97 Platinum                                                                                                       concentration, along with layers of             Wonderful toasty brioche, apricot and

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            great style and assurance. The palate has        Deutz, Amour de Deutz Brut,                    £46-£65 Widely available                                                                                          raspberry, redcurrant and hedgerow fruits,      citrus underpinned by a chalky, limey core.
            dramatic intensity and drive, delivering a       Champagne 2010                                 Lovely smoky brioche intensity on the                                                                             all run through with toast and nuts, before     Rich and elegant with a sublime, almost

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            wealth of chalky lemon; its athleticism and      97 Platinum                                    nose. In the mouth it begins with cream                                                                           a very long finale. Alc 12%                     creamy acidity, velvety mousse and a
            vigour almost come as a surprise after that      £125-£130 MIllésima, Plus de Bulles            and lemon meringue, then opens up                                  Roebuck Estates, Classic Cuvée                                                                 stunning, long, melt-in-the-mouth finish
            floating veil of seductive scent. A fresh,       Classy wine filled with scents of citrus and   further to lively acidity. Very complex,                           Brut, West Sussex 2014                         ITALY                                           with soft herbal influences. Alc 12.5%
            mouth-cleansing finish completes the             brioche and hints of woodsmoke. The            intense and concentrated. Superb                                   97 Best in Show
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              SLOVENIA

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            appeal of this skilful, sagely judged blend      palate brings impressive soft bubbles and      potential to develop further. Alc 12.5%                            £35 www.roebuckestates.co.uk
            from a hugely likeable vintage. Alc 12.7%        notes of citrus, praline and cream. Long,                                                                         A stream of fine bubbles is followed by

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     @
                                                             breezy and vivid finish with a persistent                                                                         keen, ultra-fresh aromas in which the
                                                             prickle of mousse. Kudos! Alc 12%                                                                                 graceful, creamy Chardonnay notes mix          Corte Aura, Satèn Brut,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2020
                                                                                                                                                                               with deeper fruits from the two Pinots:        Franciacorta, Lombardy 2013
                                                                                                                                                                               apple, pear, quince. The promise of the        97 Platinum                                     Bjana, Cuvée Prestige Extra Brut,
                                                                                                            Rare, Rosé Brut, Champagne 2008                                    nose is delivered with great focus on the      N/A UK www.corteaura.it                         Goriška Brda, Primorska 2015
            Taillet, Sur le Grand Marais Brut                                                               97 Best in Show                                                    palate in this refined and searching wine,     Very attractive, honeyed and fruity nose of     97 Platinum
            Nature, Champagne NV                                                                            £275-£300 Cru, Farr Vintners, Fine & Rare,                         its length and persistence testament to the    pineapple, peach and melon. Great               N/A UK www.bjana.si

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            97 Best in Show                                  Devaux, D Millésimé Brut,                      NY Wines of Cambridge, The Solent Cellar                           kind of slow acquisition of phenolic (or       freshness on the palate with plenty of soft     Fresh and focused nose, with lift, life and
            N/A UK www.champagne-eric-taillet.fr             Champagne 2008                                 This pale-salmon rosé is certainly appealing                       flavour) ripeness that southern England’s      white stone fruits, hints of crème pâtissière   zesty citrus and apple notes. The bright
            Pinot Meunier has long been the Cinderella       97 Platinum                                    to look at, with a steady mousse. But take                         climate now permits. That vivacity and         and a long and stylish finish. Alc 12.5%        palate has lovely structure and texture,
            of the Champagne grape triumvirate, rarely       £59.50-£61.67 Exel, Millésima, Vinvm           time to engage with its bready, quietly                            assurance are redefining the boundaries                                                        with some minerality and elegance.
            winning the accolades of its elder sisters       Weighty vanilla toast and lemon butter         fragrant scents, and the architectural                             for northern, high-latitude sparkling wine     SPAIN                                           Persistent mousse. Very classy. Alc 12%
            Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. This Meunier-         bouquet. Bright, energetic and crunchy on      breadth of its flavours reveals the quality of                     creation: taste it here. Alc 12%
            dominated blend is a welcome indication of       the palate with vanilla, pastry and herbal     this very gastronomic, vinous and                                                                                                                                 AUSTRALIA
            its rehabilitation. In addition to the refined   red berry characters. Long, tapering finish.   rewardingly understated wine. The edge
            orchard fruits, there are notes of marzipan      This is cerebral, accomplished and             and cut of the vintage plays a key role in
            and honeycomb among the aromas. On the           compulsively drinkable. Alc 12%                shaping the slow, teasing roll of its pomelo                                                                      Bodegas Ca n’Estella, Rabetllat
            bracingly dry, brut-nature palate, expect a                                                     and tangerine-peel fruits. A pink                                                                                 i Vidal Gran Reserva Brut Nature

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     award-winning
            cascade of autumn apple resonance and                                                           Champagne for fine-wine lovers. Alc 12%                            Chapel Down, Kit’s Coty Coeur                  Cava, Penedès 2015                              Terre à Terre, Daosa Blanc de
            woodland green freshness. Alc 12%                                                                                                                                  de Cuvée, Kent 2014                            97 Platinum                                     Blancs, Piccadilly Valley, Adelaide
                                                                                                                                                                               97 Platinum                                    N/A UK www.fincacanestella.com                  Hills, South Australia 2015
                                                                                                                                                                               £100 www.chapeldown.com                        The resplendent toast, citrus and apple         97 Platinum
                                                             Louis de Chatet, Privilège Brut,                                                                                  Fantastically complex, the nose laden with     bouquet leads into an intensely focused         N/A UK www.terreaterre.com.au
                                                             Champagne NV                                                                                                      cinnamon, brioche, apple blossom, red          palate with a minerally texture, lively         Beautifully perfumed with hints of peach,
                                                             97 Platinum                                    Henriot, Rosé Brut, Champagne                                      apples, butter and white mushrooms.            acidity and toasty, white peach and             bright citrus and heady, rich brioche notes,
            Boizel, Brut Réserve, Champagne NV N/A UK www.champagne-louisdechatet.com                       2012                                                               Excellent fruit concentration on a             pineapple concentration. Beautiful              then onto a palate braced with fine acidity,
            97 Platinum                                      Delightful nose of red fruit: strawberry,      97 Platinum                                                        powerful palate, which is long, fresh and      expression of brut nature, and great            clean and focused fruit and a layered,
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     wines featured
            £35 The Wine Society                             Mirabelle plum and herbs. Full-bodied and      £68.95 MIllésima, Plus de Bulles                                   rich despite the extra brut style. Alc 12.5%   development potential. Alc 12%                  textured finesse. Alc 12.5%

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An initiative introduced in 2019 by Decanter to assist producers          DWWA medal winners can further promote award-winning wines in
who wish to gain or improve their UK distribution, the DWWA               the magazine, online and on Decanter’s social media channels for
Buyers’ Report will be back for 2021 and is open exclusively to           maximum coverage.
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  Wines are evaluated by a panel of leading buyers from both the
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Castello                                                                      “A young company

  •   A review of the packaging and its channel suitability                                                                                                                                                                             di Radda
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      still developing fast…”
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Castelli as consulting enologist. Castelli
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      is one of the world’s top experts in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Sangiovese, and Castello di Radda’s

  •   Quotes attributed to Decanter that can be used in commercial/
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      choice in him underlines their focus on

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Hitting the target in Chianti Classico                                                       quality in Chianti Classico.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      This young company is still developing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      fast, and as it does so, picking up a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         ith a stunning Gold Medal       100% Sangiovese grapes, a Super Tuscan       reputation for being a leading player in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         and 95/100 points for           made with the estate’s best Merlot           the wine world. 2017 marked the

      promotional materials
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Castello di Radda’s Chianti     grapes, and a rosé - begun in 2013 and       beginning of a new adventure, when all
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Classico in the 2020            again using Sangiovese grapes.               company vineyards began to be
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Decanter World Wine Awards, it’s time to           Construction of the winery itself was     converted to organic cultivation, with the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         look more closely at what this emerging         completed as recently as 2009, the year      final goal of making Castello di Radda a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         wine producer is doing.                         in which Castello di Radda hired Maurizio    100% organic winery.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Castello di Radda is part of a collection
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         of Italian wineries owned by the Agricole
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Gussali Beretta Group of Brescia. The             Chianti Classico, Vigna il Corno, Gran Selezione DOCG 2015
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         common philosophy of the Group is that
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         tradition is successful innovation that fully     Awards: including Gold Medal                  4 weeks. Malolactic in new 5hl
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         respects the unique history and                   95/100 points in Decanter World               barrels along with the lees for
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         experience of a region, handed down               Wine Awards 2020, and Tre                     about 5 months. Barrel ageing for
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         from generation to generation, mediated           Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso                  20 months, bottle ageing for at
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         through the knowledge and taste of the            Origins: Grapes from a 20 year-old            least 12 months.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         people who love it and work on it.                single vineyard in the area called              Tasting notes: Ruby red with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Castello di Radda lies in the heart of        “Il Corno” (the Horn) at about                     garnet reflections. Intense
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         the Chianti Classico region, just north of        400 m above sea level, with                         bouquet with aromas of red
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Siena. Its wines are made as an expression        a southern exposure.                                berry fruit, hints of spices
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         of the territory of Radda in Chianti,             Production: low yield (45-50                        and vanilla. Balanced and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         working with what nature provides,                q / ha of grapes) to favour                         attractive on the palate with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         using native varieties and traditional            perfect ripeness. Hand                              a long, refreshing finish.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         winemaking methods. Production is                 harvesting in the vineyard;                         Complex with well-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         based on precision in the vineyards,              hand sorting at the winery.                         integrated tannins.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         rigour in the winery, and respect for the         Vinification: in 50 hl                              Drink with: Red meats,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         environment and its primary materials.            stainless steel vats with                           game, stews. Mature, hard
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Production divides principally into a         on-skin maceration for about                        cheeses.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         focused Chianti Classico, made with

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  THE GOLD RESULTS BY REGION
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Alsace                                      100
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Argentina                                   100
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Asia                                         101
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Australia                                   102
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Austria                                     104
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Balkans                                     105
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Beaujolais                                  106
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Bordeaux                                    106
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Burgundy                                    106
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Canada                                      108
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Caucasus & Eurasia                          108
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Regional Chair for Tuscany Monty Waldin (centre)                  Central Italy                               109
                                                                                                                                                                                                              chats to John Baum, one of the Tuscany panel judges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Champagne                                   109
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Chile                                        110

                                                                                                                                                           Contents                                                                                                               Germany
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Greece & Cyprus
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Languedoc-Roussillon
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                                                                                                                                                           4 DWWA: the quest for the best                     58 The Platinum winners: wine profiles
                                                                                                                                                           Co-Chair Andrew Jefford explains the ethos         Find out more about the 148 wines deemed by                         Loire                                        113
                                                                                                                                                           and the scoring system of the competition          our judging panels to be the best in their region                   New Zealand                                  113
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Northern & Eastern Europe                    114
                                                                                                                                                           6 The judging process                              100 The Gold medal-winning wines
                                                                                                                                                           Discover how our judging panels conduct the        All of the 480 Golds, set out alphabetically by                     Northern Italy                               115
                                                                                                                                                           tastings and choose the medal-winning wines        region (Silver, Bronze and Seal of Approval                         Piedmont                                     115
                                                                                                                                                                                                              wines can be found on Decanter.com/dwwa)
                                                                                                                                                           8 The winning wines                                                                                                    Port & Madeira                               116
                                                                                                                                                           A simple guide to the different levels of award,   127 UK shopper’s guide                                              Portugal                                     117
                                                                                                                                                           from Seal of Approval up to Best in Show           A selection of the medal-winning wines at the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Provence                                     117
                                                                                                                                                                                                              UK’s supermarkets and high-street merchants
                                                                                                                                                           10 Judges by region                                                                                                    Rhône                                        118
                                                                                                                                                           Check out the credentials of our Chairman
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Sherry                                       119
                                                                                                                                                           Emeritus, the three Co-Chairs, 36 Regional
                                                                                                                                                           Chairs and 237 judges                                                                                                  Southern & Eastern Mediterranean
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  119
                                                                                                                                                           24 DWWA judges’ party                                                                                                  South Africa                                120
                                                                                                                                                           With the hard work done, the judges and
                                                                                                                                                           DWWA team relaxed at London’s Bermondsey                                                                               Southwest & rest of France                   121
                                                                                                                                                           Bar & Kitchen                                                                                                          Southern Italy                               121
                                                                                                                                                           28 The Best in Show: wine profiles                                                                                     Spain                                       122
                                                                                                                                                           Full tasting notes and background information                                                                          Switzerland                                 123
                                                                                                                                                           on the 50 wines that triumphed over 16,484
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Tuscany                                     124
                                                                                                                                                           others that entered this year’s competition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  United Kingdom                              125
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  USA & Mexico                                125
                                                                                                                                                                          We would like to thank our sponsors for their kind support
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Veneto                                      126

                                                                                                                              Photographs: Steven Morris
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