DWWA 2026 dates

Judging & results dates

4-8 May 2026: DWWA judging (Stage 1): Bronze, Silver, Gold

11-15 May 2026: DWWA judging (Stage 2 and 3): Platinum and Best in Show

17 June 2026: DWWA 2026 results announced on Decanter.com

5 August 2026: DWWA 2026 magazine on sale

Entry prices

£172 | $236 | €209 per wine entry

(+20% VAT if applicable)

*Four wine bottles required per wine entry

Payment options:

• Online payment by debit or credit card: £172 | $236 | €209 per wine entry, no surcharge
• Offline payment by bank transfer: £172 | $236 | €209 per wine entry +£15 | $21 | €19  surcharge per order, not entry

Shipping fees

*Shipping fees in addition to wine entry fee

Consolidated shipping fee (recommended & at a reduced price): £54 | $74 | €66 per wine entry
Delivery deadline: 27 February 2026

Consolidated shipping LATE ENTRY fee (ONLY applies for France, Spain, Italy, US, Australia and Chile): £60 | $83 | €73 per wine entry
Delivery deadline: 11 March 2026

Sample collection fee at Wine Vision by Open Balkan: £54 | $74 | €66 per wine entry

Fair drop-off fee: £32 | $44 | €39 per wine entry
Decanter will be collecting wines at Barcelona Wine Week (2-4 February 2026), Wine Paris (9-11 February 2026) and ProWein (15-17 March 2026).

Direct delivery fee: £0
Delivery deadline: 17 March 2026

Exhibitor group delivery fee: £0
Decanter Fine Wine Encounter: 7 and 8 November 2025

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