The 2021 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) saw 18,094 wines from 56 countries and regions entering the competition. Only 0.28% were awarded Best in Show, the top accolade of the world's largest wine competition. Read our expert judges' notes and try the top wines from this year's awards.
2021 Decanter World Wine Awards: Record-breaking year for medals and first Platinum medal for Chinese dry white wine
China enjoyed a record-breaking year, winning 156 medals across all wine styles and categories. An oaked Chardonnay from Beijing became the first Chinese dry white wine to win a Platinum medal at Decanter World Wine Awards.
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