The Hunter Valley’s Brokenwood Wines has won a Best in Show trophy at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 (DWWA).
Now in its 23rd year, DWWA is recognised as the world’s largest wine competition and is widely regarded as the global benchmark for wine quality, combining judging expertise, international reach and a rigorous, transparent tasting process.
DWWA Co-Chair Ronan Sayburn MS said: “The results of Decanter World Wine Awards are valuable because they provide both consumers and producers with a trusted and easily recognisable guide to quality in a crowded global wine market.
“With so many choices available, consumers often look for reassurance when selecting a bottle, and the DWWA medals help simplify the decision.”
NSW secured 35 medals in this year’s awards, including a Best in Show for Brokenwood ILR Reserve Semillon, Hunter Valley 2019.
Orange celebrated its first-ever Platinum medal with Printhie, Swift Blanc de Blancs Brut 2011, a sparkling 100 per cent Chardonnay. Printhie also received a Gold medal for its Swift Rosé Brut 2017.
The win for Brokenwood follows a string of accolades in the past year, including being named Halliday Wine Companion's Winery of the Year for 2026, with the ILR Reserve Semillon receiving 98 points; and winning the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW’s 19th annual President’s Medal Award last month.
Chief Winemaker Stuart Hordern also took home the title of 2026 Hunter Valley Winemaker of the Year at the Hunter Valley Legends Awards, while his father, John Hordern, was inducted as a Wine Industry Living Legend.
View the full list of DWWA winners here.
