{"product_id":"the-decanter-platinum-medal-case-2026","title":"The Decanter Platinum Medal Case 2026","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:51fda68c-74b0-4d7a-8f6e-418c505e82bc-16\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:51fda68c-74b0-4d7a-8f6e-418c505e82bc-16\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:51fda68c-74b0-4d7a-8f6e-418c505e82bc-16\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-34\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-15 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"566d082a-3664-4aea-b748-0b1dd857daea\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"506\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"34\"\u003eDecanter Platinum Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together some of the world's most exceptional wines, each recognised with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"145\"\u003e97-point Platinum Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"188\"\u003e2026 Decanter World Wine Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e. Selected from \u003cstrong data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"227\"\u003enearly 17,000 wines\u003c\/strong\u003e entered from around the globe, only \u003cstrong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"277\"\u003e196 wines\u003c\/strong\u003e—just \u003cstrong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"307\"\u003e1.18% of all entries\u003c\/strong\u003e—earned Platinum status after multiple rounds of rigorous blind tasting by an international panel of Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers and leading wine experts. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"891\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis exclusive case showcases outstanding examples from some of the world's finest wine regions, celebrating exceptional craftsmanship, terroir and character. Whether you're a seasoned collector or searching for an unforgettable gift, each bottle represents a rare benchmark of quality and one of the highest honours in international winemaking. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinning a Gold or Platinum award at DWWA can literally change a producer’s life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e,’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e said DWWA judge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and Master of Wine Tim Marson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cb\u003eIt certainly peaks interest the world over and these winning wines become almost allocation overnight making us even prouder to have secured some of the favourites for this case. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMontepedroso Enoteca Verdejo\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eRueda, Spain\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x 75cl bottle\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePlatinum Medal | 97 Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"52\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eMontepedroso Enoteca Verdejo 2023 (Rueda, Spain)\u003c\/strong\u003e was awarded a \u003cstrong data-end=\"97\" data-start=\"67\"\u003ePlatinum Medal (97 points)\u003c\/strong\u003e at the \u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"140\" data-start=\"105\"\u003e2026 Decanter World Wine Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it one of just \u003cstrong data-end=\"186\" data-start=\"164\"\u003e196 Platinum wines\u003c\/strong\u003e selected from nearly \u003cstrong data-end=\"226\" data-start=\"208\"\u003e17,000 entries\u003c\/strong\u003e worldwide—placing it in the \u003cstrong data-end=\"268\" data-start=\"255\"\u003etop 1.18%\u003c\/strong\u003e of all wines judged. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFor \u003cstrong data-end=\"355\" data-start=\"333\"\u003eFinca Montepedroso\u003c\/strong\u003e, this award is particularly significant because it highlights the ageing potential and premium quality of \u003cstrong data-end=\"473\" data-start=\"462\"\u003eVerdejo\u003c\/strong\u003e, a grape often associated with fresh, early-drinking wines. The \u003cstrong data-end=\"549\" data-start=\"538\"\u003eEnoteca\u003c\/strong\u003e bottling is a more complex, cellar-worthy expression that demonstrates the variety's ability to produce world-class white wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Lehman Masters Riesling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eEden Valley, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x75 75cl bottle\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlatinum Medal | 97 Points'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"76\"\u003ePeter Lehmann Masters Wigan Riesling 2019 (Eden Valley, South Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e was awarded a \u003cstrong data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"121\"\u003ePlatinum Medal (97 points)\u003c\/strong\u003e at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"164\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e2026 Decanter World Wine Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it one of just \u003cstrong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"218\"\u003e196 Platinum-winning wines\u003c\/strong\u003e from nearly \u003cstrong data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"249\"\u003e17,000 entries\u003c\/strong\u003e worldwide—placing it in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"291\"\u003etop 1.18%\u003c\/strong\u003e of all wines judged. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNamed in honour of legendary winemaker \u003cstrong data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"407\"\u003eAndrew Wigan\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"439\"\u003eMasters Wigan Riesling\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Australia's benchmark Rieslings. Produced from premium Eden Valley vineyards and released only after extended bottle ageing, it is renowned for its purity, vibrant lime and citrus flavours, mineral precision, and exceptional cellaring potential.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCraggy Range Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarlborough, New Zealand\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x 75cl bottle\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlatinum Medal | 97 Points'\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eFor \u003cstrong data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"370\"\u003eCraggy Range\u003c\/strong\u003e, this award is a significant international endorsement of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eTe Muna Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e, renowned for its cool climate and ancient gravel soils. The wine was recognised for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"625\"\u003evibrant aromatics, remarkable texture, layered complexity and steely minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e, showcasing Martinborough as a world-class region for Sauvignon Blanc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLuigu Bosca De Sangre Malbec \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eMendoza, Argentina \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x 75cl bottle\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlatinum Medal | 97 Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis recognition is especially significant because \u003cstrong data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"412\"\u003eDe Sangre Malbec D.O.C.\u003c\/strong\u003e was the \u003cstrong data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"502\"\u003efirst Malbec produced under the Luján de Cuyo Denomination of Origin (D.O.C.)\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1991. The wine is sourced from old vineyards in \u003cstrong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"587\"\u003eVistalba, Perdriel and Agrelo\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the Platinum medal acknowledges decades of consistency, a deep understanding of the region's terroir, and the enduring quality of this benchmark Argentine Malbec. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEl Coto de Imaz Gran Reserva \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRioja, Spain\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x 75cl bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatinum Medal | Best Value in Show Award | 97 Points'\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e'Scintillating damson, blueberry and sweet cherry fruit hovers over a savoury bed of earthy game and peppery spice. Silky and rounded with generous tannins and a seamless graphite note to end. Utterly divine and evocative.Decanter Judges, June, 2025\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarques de Caceras Gaudium \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRioja, Spain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x 75cl bottle\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlatinum Medal | 97 Points'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5\" data-end=\"40\"\u003eMarqués de Cáceres Gaudium \u003c\/strong\u003ewas awarded a \u003cstrong data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"85\"\u003ePlatinum Medal (97 points)\u003c\/strong\u003e at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"135\"\u003eDecanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOnly \u003cstrong data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"308\"\u003e196 wines\u003c\/strong\u003e (around \u003cstrong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"326\"\u003e1.18%\u003c\/strong\u003e of the nearly \u003cstrong data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"357\"\u003e17,000 wines\u003c\/strong\u003e entered) received Platinum in 2026. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTo achieve Platinum, a wine must first win Gold and then be \u003cstrong data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"557\"\u003ere-tasted and unanimously approved by senior judging panels\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the Regional Chairs and Co-Chairs of the competition. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"950\" class=\"\"\u003eGaudium is Marqués de Cáceres' flagship Rioja, made from old-vine \u003cstrong data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eTempranillo\u003c\/strong\u003e and aged for \u003cstrong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"788\"\u003e18 months in new French oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by extended bottle ageing before release. It is known for its concentration, elegance, and long ageing potential.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal RRP: €220.00\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed Case Price: €198.00                                                                                   \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSave €22.00 on this case!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Platinum Medal Wines | Decanter Awards 2025","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case \/ Card","offer_id":57904238854475,"sku":"WOLMI13064S","price":198.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Bottle Case \/ Wood Gift Box","offer_id":57904238887243,"sku":"WOLMI13065S","price":228.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Bottle Case \/ Card","offer_id":57904238920011,"sku":"WOLMI13066S","price":396.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/9218\/files\/DecanterPlatinumMedal2026.png?v=1784642553","url":"https:\/\/wineonline.ie\/products\/the-decanter-platinum-medal-case-2026","provider":"WineOnline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}