Sara Matos is a new judge at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).
Sara Matos
Sara Matos is a wine professional, educator and producer with international experience across winemaking, education, and tasting. She holds a postgraduate qualification in Enology and has worked as Manager for Luís Pato Wines, with additional harvest experience at Mac Forbes in the Yarra Valley.
A certified WSET wine educator, Sara is also a certified Port and Madeira educator and the founder of The Wine House. She is a scholarship recipient of the Women of the Vine & Spirits Foundation and a regular taster for Revista de Vinhos.
In addition, Sara is co-founder of the Defio Wine brand and co-organiser of Glu Flu – Wine Festival, reflecting her commitment to both wine production and the promotion of wine culture.
She joins Decanter World Wine Awards judging panel for the first time in 2026.
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Find out more about Sara’s work on her website.
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