This country has the world’s best wines for 2026
Australia earned five Best in Show medals at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards. Romania also saw success with 112 medals, including eight golds. These results follow a trend of high-quality production across diverse global regions.
What changed
New data identifies Australia and Romania as top performers among the 17,000 entries.
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Australia and Romania Secure Top Honors at Decanter World Wine Awards 2026
confidence 100%Australia earned five Best in Show medals at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards. Romania also saw success with 112 medals, including eight golds. These results follow a trend of high-quality production across diverse global regions.
What's confirmed:
- Australia received five Best in Show medals at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards.
- Romania won 112 medals at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2026, including eight golds at 95 points.
- Fetească Neagră led the rankings for Romania.
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Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 Results Announced
confidence 90%The Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 have identified the top wines from nearly 17,000 entries. Results indicate that high-quality wine production is now found in diverse global regions rather than just a few well-known areas. Several countries, including Argentina and Croatia, achieved record-breaking success.
What's confirmed:
- Only 50 wines from nearly 17,000 entries received the Best in Show honor.
- The Star Wine List of the Year Global Final 2026 awarded Gold Stars across 8 countries.
Still unconfirmed:
- A wine from ASDA priced at 4.70 pounds won a gold medal.