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DWWA 2026 dates
Entry dates & deadlines
5 Nov 2025
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DWWA 2026 Entries open
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22 - 25 Nov 2025
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Sample drop-off at Wine Vision by Open Balkan
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2 - 4 Feb 2026
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Sample drop-off at Barcelona Wine Week
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9 - 11 Feb 2026
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Sample drop-off at Wine Paris
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27 Feb 2026
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Consolidated shipping depot delivery deadline
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11 Mar 2026
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Consolidated shipping LATE ENTRY depot delivery deadline
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15 - 17 Mar 2026
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Sample drop-off at ProWein
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17 Mar 2026
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Entry, payment and direct delivery deadline
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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 | $235 | €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 | $235 | €209 per wine entry, no surcharge
- Offline payment by bank transfer: £172 | $235 | €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 | $75 | €67 per wine entry
Delivery deadline: 27 February 2026
Consolidated shipping LATE ENTRY fee (ONLY applies for France, Spain, Italy, US, Australia and Chile): £60 | $80 | €70 per wine entry
Delivery deadline: 11 March 2026
Sample collection fee at Wine Vision by Open Balkan: £54 | $75 | €67 per wine entry
Fair drop-off fee: £32 | $43 | €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