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The results are in from the Decanter World Wine Awards 2025—the world’s largest and most influential wine competition. With over 18,000 entries judged blind by a panel of 248 experts (including 72 Masters of Wine and 22 Master Sommeliers), the DWWA is a true benchmark for global wine excellence.
We’re proud to announce that wines from across the GBUK portfolio received some of the competition’s highest honours:
Best in Show
- Tío Pepe Cuatro Palmas – 97 points
- Del Duque Amontillado VORS – 97 points
- Wirra Wirra ‘The 12th Man’ Chardonnay 2024, Adelaide Hills – 97 points
Only two Chardonnays received Best in Show this year – one Grand Cru Chablis, and this standout from Wirra Wirra.
Platinum
- Tío Pepe Tres Palmas – 97 points
- Deutz Amour de Deutz Blanc de Blancs Brut 2014 – Platinum
Gold
- Noé Pedro Ximénez VORS – 96 points
- Tío Pepe Dos Palmas – 95 points
- Vilarnau Gran Reserva Organic Brut Nature 2018 – 95 points
- Vilarnau Reserva Organic Brut 2022 – 95 points + Value Award
This exceptional set of results highlights the quality and diversity of our producers—from the chalky soils of Jerez to the cool vineyards of Adelaide Hills. Congratulations to all the winemaking teams involved!
