12th International Decanter Award Winners Salon 2026
Friday, 2 October 2026
Brdo Congress Centre near Kranj
Taste the wines the wine world is talking about
At the 12th International Decanter Award Winners Salon 2026, you will have the opportunity to taste a selection of wines awarded at this year’s Decanter World Wine Awards, compare them and meet the winemakers behind them in person—all in one place.
This is more than a tasting of individual wines. It is an opportunity to discover, in a single afternoon, which wines impressed the international judging panel, what distinguishes good wines from exceptional ones and which emerging names in the wine world are worth following.
This year’s Salon will also feature a special international guest. Renowned British wine writer, Decanter columnist and Co-Chair of the Decanter World Wine Awards Andrew Jefford will join us to sign copies of his book Drinking with the Valkyries. The book will be available for purchase at the event.
Why visit the Salon?
- Taste a selection of Decanter award-winning wines from Slovenia and abroad, including top-scoring wines and gold- and platinum-medal winners.
- Compare different medals, grape varieties, styles and wine regions.
- Taste wines directly with the winemakers and discover the stories behind the medals.
- Discover lesser-known wines and winemakers whose bottles may not yet be available at your local wine shop or featured on restaurant wine lists.
- The Salon is designed for wine connoisseurs and professionals as well as curious wine enthusiasts.
“Every year, the Decanter World Wine Awards once again prove to be a litmus test for the wine industry. They allow us to observe trends, identify emerging talent and reaffirm the reputation of those who have already established themselves.”
Robert Gorjak, DipWSET
Programme:
13:00 Press conference
Presentation of Decanter plaques to the award-winning winemakers by Decanter magazine
Salon opens for wine professionals—including hospitality and retail representatives—and journalists
14:00 Salon opens to all visitors
17:00 Presentation of WSET certificates to Belvin Wine School students
19:00 Salon closes
See you on 2 October at the Brdo Congress Centre near Kranj!
