This November Decanter hosted a highly-anticipated Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) tasting event in partnership with Winevision. Held at its stylish headquarters in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, the gathering attracted around 120 attendees, with trade professionals making up 48% of the audience.
Participants had the opportunity to sample 70 exceptional wines from 11 countries, all awarded top medals at the 2024 competition. Moonsong Bang, DWWA judge, co-owner and lead educator of Winevision, said, ‘Many of the Winevision alumni who attended [the event] are regulars, with many of them looking forward to this Decanter tasting all year.’
Nearly 120 attendees sampled 70 top medal winners from DWWA 2024.
South Korea continues to emerge as a significant wine market in Asia, with France maintaining its position as the leading source of wine imports.
This interest in French wines was reflected during the event. Bang said, ‘This year in particular, most of the wines were Gold medal winners or higher, and the styles were diverse. People were happy because they could taste French wines from various regions.’
Limited production, fortified wines were among the highlights, drawing considerable attention from attendees. Notable standouts included the Platinum medal-winning Quinta Da Devesa, 50 Year Old White Port, Portugal NV and Bacalhôa, Superior 10 Anos, Moscatel Roxo de Setúbal, Setúbal, Portugal 2007.
The tasting event featured 26 wines that achieved scores of 97 points, earning Platinum or Best in Show medals. Additionally, 29 wines were awarded Gold (95–96 points), complemented by 10 Silver and five Bronze medal winners. This impressive showcase exemplified the quality and prestige associated with DWWA.
The event was held at Winevision’s stylish headquarters in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
See below for the DWWA 2024 awarded wines showcased in Seoul.
Australia
Chaffey Bros., Evangeline Syrah, Eden Valley, South Australia 2021
Best in Show, 97 points
Sidewood, Owen’s Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, South Australia 202
Platinum, 97 points
Penny’s Hill, Edwards Road Cabernet Sauvignon, McLaren Vale, South Australia 202
Gold, 95 points
Penny’s Hill, Single Vineyard Grenache, McLaren Vale, South Australia 2023
Gold, 95 points
Tahbilk, Museum Release Marsanne, Nagambie Lakes (Goulburn), Victoria 2017
Gold, 95 points
Austria
Weingut Nastl, Ried Käferberg Gruner Veltliner, Kamptal, Niederösterreich 202
Silver, 92 points
Weingut Nastl, Ried Liss Gigant Veltliner, Kamptal, Niederösterreich 2021
Silver, 91 points
Chile
Santa Carolina, Herencia Carmenère, Los Lingues, Colchagua 2020
Best in Show, 97 points
J.Bouchon, Granito Semillon, Maule 2022
Gold, 96 points
Leyda, Lot 21 Pinot Noir, Leyda Valley, San Antonio 2022
Gold, 95 points
San Pedro, 1865 Selected Vineyards Chardonnay, Limarí Valley 2022
Gold, 95 points
France
Château De Fuissé, Le Clos Monopole, Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru, Burgundy 2022
Best in Show, 97 points
Château Pierre-Bise, Savennières-Roche aux Moines, Loire 2022
Best in Show, 97 points
Domaine De Colonat, Les Charmes, Morgon, Beaujolais 2023
Best in Show, 97 points
Domaine De Colonat, Les Grenèriers, Moulin-à-Vent, Beaujolais 2023
Best in Show, 97 points
Maison Jaffelin, Rully, Burgundy 2022
Best in Show, 97 points
Bastide De La Ciselette, Bandol, Provence 2023
Platinum, 97 points
Domaine Des Petits Quarts, Chenin, Bonnezeaux, Loire 2023
Platinum, 97 points
Palmer & Co., Grands Terroirs Brut, Champagne 2015
Platinum, 97 points
Philippe Gonet, Ter Blanc Extra Brut, Champagne NV
Platinum, 97 points
Château Claud-Bellevue, Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux 2020
Gold, 95 points
Chateau Fourcas Hosten, Blanc Biologique, Bordeaux, Bordeaux 2022
Gold, 95 points
Château Mongravey, Margaux, Bordeaux 2019
Gold, 95 points
Domaine Hurst, Muscat, Grand Cru Brand, Alsace 2020
Gold, 95 points
Fresne Ducret, Arquémie N°6 Pinot Noir Brut Nature Premier Cru, Champagne NV
Gold, 95 points
Maison Pierre Sparr, Réserve Brut, Crémant d’Alsace, Alsace NV
Gold, 95 points
Petit Sebastien, Château Candeley Les 5 C, Bordeaux, Bordeaux 2022
Gold, 95 points
Chateau Reynier, Bordeaux Supérieur, Bordeaux 2020
Silver, 93 points
Bastide De La Ciselette, Lou Pigna, Bandol, Provence 2023
Silver, 91 points
Vignobles Legault, Croix De Haut-Bernat, Puisseguin Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux 2019
Silver, 91 points
Bastide De La Ciselette, Lou Pigna, Bandol, Provence 2022
Silver, 90 points
Château Côte Montpezat, Cuvée Compostelle, Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux 2020
Silver, 90 points
Château Maine Gazin, Petit Verdot, Bordeaux Supérieur, Bordeaux 2021
Bronze, 89 points
Chateau Maine Gazin, Prestige, Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux 2020
Bronze, 89 points
Bastide De La Ciselette, IGP Var, Provence 2023
Bronze, 87 points
Germany
Weingut Korrell, Von Den Ersten Lagen, Nahe 2022
Best in Show, 97 points
Weingut Korrell, Kirschheck Riesling, Nahe 2022
Platinum, 97 points
Italy
Cantina Andriano, Juvelo Passito Gewürztraminer, Alto Adige / Südtirol, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol 2022
Best in Show, 97 points
Cantina Terlano, Terlaner Primo Grande Cuvée, Alto Adige Terlano, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol 2021
Platinum, 97 points
Tenute Nicosia, Monte Gorna Vecchie Viti Riserva, Etna, Sicily 2017
Gold, 96 points
Cà Dei Maghi, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva, Veneto 2016
Gold, 95 points
Tenute Navarra, Maribu, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Sicily 2022
Gold, 95 points
Tenute Nicosia, Vulkà, Etna, Sicily 2021
Gold, 95 points
Cà Dei Maghi, Valpolicella Classico Superiore, Veneto 2019
Silver, 90 points
Villa Cosmiana, Duca Amerigo, Toscana, Tuscany 2019
Silver, 90 points
Villa Cosmiana, Fattoressa Maddalena, Toscana, Tuscany 2022
Bronze, 89 points
New Zealand
McArthur Ridge, Southern Tor Pinot Noir, Alexandra Basin, Central Otago 2022
Best in Show, 97 points
Chateau Waimarama, Emigao Cabernet Sauvignon, Havelock North, Hawke’s Bay 2016
Gold, 96 points
Portugal
Krohn, Vintage, Port 2017
Best in Show, 97 points
Bacalhôa, Superior 10 Anos, Moscatel Roxo de Setúbal, Setúbal 2007
Platinum, 97 points
Quinta Da Devesa, 50 Year Old, White, Port NV
Platinum, 97 points
Spain
Bodegas Frontaura, Aponte Plus Tempranillo, Toro 2018
Best in Show, 97 points
Valduero, Blanco, Reserva, Ribera del Duero 2016
Best in Show, 97 points
Alejandro Fernandez, Tinto Pesquera Albillo Mayor, Ribera del Duero 2022
Platinum, 97 points
Bodega Hacienda López De Haro, Classica Gran Reserva, Gran Reserva, Rioja 2012
Platinum, 97 points
Hijos De Alberto Gutierrez, De Alberto Dorado, Rueda NV
Platinum, 97 points
Celler Pasanau, Finca La Planeta, Priorat 2020
Gold, 96 points
Bodegas Olarra, Cerro Añón, Reserva, Rioja 2020
Gold, 96 points
Bodegas Olarra, Reciente, Gran Reserva, Rioja 2019
Gold, 95 points
Bodegas Ondarre, Gran Reserva, Rioja 2019
Gold, 95 points
Bodegas Ondarre, Reserva, Rioja 2020
Gold, 95 points
Herència Altés, La Pilosa, Terra Alta 2022
Gold, 95 points
Mas Doix, Doix Costers De Vinyes Velles, Priorat 2021
Gold, 95 points
Viñedos & Bodegas Alto Buen Grado, La Cendra Garnacha, Cebreros 2021
Gold, 95 points
Cooperativa De Viver, La Perdición, Not Applicable 2022
Silver, 90 points
Celler Josep Vicens, Ma Iaia Cinta Homenatge Macabeu, Terra Alta 2021
Bronze, 89 points
Switzerland
Domaine Histoire D’Enfer, L’enfer Du Calcaire Pinot Noir, Salquenen, Valais 2019
Platinum, 97 points
United States
Domaine Serene, Evenstad Reserve Brut, Dundee Hills, Oregon NV
Gold, 96 points
Grgich Hills, Paris Tasting Commemorative Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California 2021
Gold, 96 points
Grgich Hills, Paradise Block Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville, California 2021
Gold, 95 points
Special thanks to the Winevision team.
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