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One Country Triumphs in Best Wines of The World

One country has just triumphed over all the rest in the Decanter World Wine Awards 2023.


Red wine being poured into a glass
Credit: Decanter

Now in its 20th year, Decanter World Wine Awards has firmly established itself as the world’s largest and most influential wine competition. Respected globally for its rigorous judging process and world-class judges, its results are trusted internationally by both trade and consumers. the world’s biggest and most established wine competition. All wines are judged 'blind'.


Australia came out top with 10 wines named Best in Show, more than any other country. Well known brands Penfolds and Jacob’s Creek were represented, while Western Australia’s Margaret River region had two winning reds and one white. South Australia’s McLaren Vale had two top-class reds.


The traditional wine-making countries of France and Spain had eight Best in Show medals each. The top Champagne was a non-vintage Blanc De Blancs Brut Grand Cru while the top Bordeaux came from Château Fayat and Château De Rochemorin. And if you’re interested in sherry, Harveys 30 Years Amontillado and Lustau’s 30 Years Old Oloroso are the ones to go for.


Italy had seven Best in Shows – all reds from Tuscany and Piedmont – while Portugal (three Best in Shows) – excelled in Port and Madeira.


If you would like exact information on which wines won what, see Best in Show 2023

 
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