Results from Decanter World Wine Awards 2025 (DWWA) have revealed a record-breaking year for China, with the country receiving its first-ever Best in Show wins for two red wines.
Savour the diversity of Chinese wines
Since Jia Bei Lan's surprise win at the 2011 Decanter World Wine Awards, millions of bottles of Chinese wine have been opened and savoured. No one is surprised anymore when a wine from China strikes gold...
China: A new wine nation – or a very old one?
‘The answer (a typical Chinese paradox) is that it’s both.’ Read the introduction to Decanter's China supplement (October 2024 issue) by Andrew Jefford...
Decanter Features
Ningxia: China’s rapidly emerging fine wine region
Since its unanticipated wine awards success in 2011, Ningxia has emerged as...
Columns
‘Pinotism is a cult within the wine world. Why?’
The cult of Pinotism has been firmly established by the variety's prestige.
Trivia
Marselan: Why it could be a ‘signature grape’ of Chinese wines
This lesser-known French grape variety has the potential to be Chinese wine's...
News
Decanter Fine Wine Encounter is coming to Singapore
The world-renowned Decanter Fine Wine Encounter will make its grand debut in...
WSET and Wine Quiz
The Aromatic Wine Quiz – Test your knowledge
How much do you know about these spicy, floral wonders? Let's find out with...
Recipes and pairings
Cheese and wine matching: the ultimate guide
Hard, soft, blue, goat...How on earth do you find a cheese and wine match?...
Travel Guides
What it’s like to ride the Napa Valley wine train
Many locals look slightly perplexed when the Napa Valley wine train is...
Keywords
Decanter World Wine Awards
Want to know how the judging and medal system works for the Decanter World...
Grapes
Pinot Blanc (white)
[Grape Variety] Pinot Blanc is most commonly associated with the full-bodied...