After a sold-out debut last year, the Decanter Fine Wine Encounter (DFWE) returns to the Shangri-La Hotel Singapore on Saturday, 22 November 2025, promising another world-class celebration of fine wine under one roof.
Presented by Decanter, the world’s leading wine media brand, this second Singapore edition gathers more than 50 of the world’s most prestigious wineries from both Old and New Worlds, including Argentina, Chille, China, France, Hungary, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain and United States. The Grand Tasting, the centrepiece of the event, invites guests to sample up to five wines per producer, including rare vintages and special large formats poured directly by winemakers and estate representatives.
A highlight of the event is the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) Winners’ Table, featuring Gold, Platinum, and Best in Show winners from the 2025 competition, a curated showcase of some of the finest wines ever judged by Decanter’s global panel.
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As Victoria Stanage, Decanter’s Event Director, notes, “This event represents the best of what Decanter stands for: excellence, education, and connection through wine.”
Three masterclasses headline the day’s educational programme and the Editors' Lunch:
Brunello di Montalcino: 2010 vs 2020 Vintages
11am - 12.15pm (S$200)
Discover the depth of Tuscany’s most celebrated red in a side-by-side tasting of Brunello di Montalcino’s 2010 and 2020 vintages from four celebrated producers: Il Marroneto, Biondi Santi, Giodo and Col d’Orcia. Guided by James Button, Decanter's Italy Regional Editor, and Gerald Lu, President of the Sommelier Association of Singapore, this session highlights how climate, craft, and time shape the region’s hallmark Sangiovese into two distinct yet equally compelling expressions of Italian terroir.
Château Margaux: Four Decades of Excellence
1.30pm - 2.45pm (S$450)
Journey through 40 years of Bordeaux heritage with a rare vertical tasting led by Alexis Leven-Mentzelopoulos, CEO and Co-Owner of Château Margaux, one of the five 1855 Bordeaux Classification First Growths. Co-hosted by Georgie Hindle, Premium & Regional Editor (Bordeaux & Burgundy), explore the evolution of this legendary estate’s wines across multiple vintages, showcasing structure, finesse, and the timeless character that defines Margaux’s enduring legacy.
Henschke: The Spirit of Hill of Grace
3.45pm - 5pm (S$300)
Experience the soulful beauty of Australian winemaking with Henschke, a family estate synonymous with the iconic Hill of Grace Shiraz. Led by sixth-generation winemaker Johann Henschke and co-hosted with Decanter's Content Director, Tina Gellie, this masterclass delves into the lineage of Barossa’s old-vine vineyards, exploring balance, intensity, and the enduring artistry behind one of Australia’s most revered fine wines.
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Decanter Editors’ Lunch
12pm - 2pm (S$185)
Indulge in an intimate three-course wine lunch at Shangri-La’s Origin Grill and meet with Decanter’s Tina Gellie, James Button and Julie Sheppard to discover eight premium cuvées that spotlight a world wine region, Champagne, Tuscany, Chile, or Bordeaux, which will be paired with expert commentary and exceptional pours.
For details and booking, visit Decanter Fine Wine Encounter Singapore's website.
Date: 22 November 2025, Saturday
Time: 11am – 6pm
Tickets: Grand Tasting S$165/pax; Masterclasses S$200 - S$450
Venue: Grand Ballroom, Shangri-La Hotel Singapore, 22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore 258350
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