Kenneth Davids Cup 2026 – Winners List

Exceptionally rich, complex, deeply sweet. Black cherry, dark chocolate, gardenia, maple syrup, cedar in aroma and cup. Lively, beautifully integrated acidity; sumptuous, elegant, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. The finish is long, flavor-saturated and resonant, centered around dark chocolate, black cherry and maple syrup notes

Elegantly complex, vibrant, deeply sweet. Raspberry, cocoa nib, pink grapefruit, honeysuckle, almond in aroma and cup. Bright, juicy acidity; plush, satiny mouthfeel. The finish is long and flavor-saturated, with lingering raspberry, cocoa nib and honeysuckle notes.

Intensely aromatic, juicy, crisply sweet. Black currant, pomelo, cocoa nib, tomato blossom, freesia in aroma and cup. Bright, savory-sweet acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The finish is long and resonant, emphasizing black currant, cocoa nib and pomelo notes.

Intensely aromatic, high-toned, deeply sweet. Black currant, blood orange, cocoa nib, wisteria, cedar in aroma and cup. Brilliant, complexly layered acidity; full, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. The finish is long and flavor-saturated, with lingering black currant, blood and cocoa nib.

Delicately intricate, floral, quietly lush. Bergamot, apricot, jasmine, cocoa nib, sandalwood in aroma and cup. Bright, balanced acidity; smooth, silky mouthfeel. The finish is long and resonant, carrying notes of apricot, bergamot and jasmine.

Sweetly tart, richly aromatic, balanced. Red currant, pink grapefruit zest, cocoa nib, lilac, oak forest in aroma and cup. Lively, juicy-bright acidity; full, viscous mouthfeel. The finish is crisp and resonant, with lingering red currant, cocoa nib and pink grapefruit zest.

Dazzlingly aromatic, lush and intricately fruit-toned. Passion fruit, white peach, gardenia, bergamot and dark honey in aroma and cup. Vibrant, crystalline acidity; plush, nectar-like mouthfeel. The finish is exceptionally long and expansive, layering tropical fruit, sweet citrus and heady florals.

Intensely perfumed, fruit-saturated and buoyant. Wild blueberry, ripe mango, honeysuckle, candied lemon and milk chocolate in aroma and cup. Sparkling, juicy acidity; silky, energetic mouthfeel. The finish is extraordinarily persistent, resonating with blueberry, honeysuckle and milk chocolate notes.

Deeply sweet, lush and quietly complex. Black cherry, pineapple, star jasmine, chocolate fudge and cashew butter in aroma and cup. Juicy, gently wine-like acidity; full, velvety-smooth mouthfeel. The finish is long and resonant, led by ripe fruit and chocolate with a delicate floral throughline.

Extraordinary: soaringly floral, intensely fruit-driven, almost weightless in its complexity. Jasmine, raspberry, lychee, pink grapefruit and vanilla bean in aroma and cup. Electrifying yet seamless acidity; buoyant, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. The finish seems endless, continually revealing fresh layers of floral, berry and complex citrus notes.

Uniquely composed, deeply aromatic and compellingly savory-sweet. Mulberry, guava, narcissus, dark chocolate and fresh rosemary in aroma and cup. Lively, wine-toned acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The finish is exceptionally long and multi-dimensional, alternating among tropical fruit, dark chocolate and rich aromatic herbs.

Opulent, deeply sweet and magnificently full-bodied. Blackberry preserves, ripe plum, baking chocolate, magnolia and molasses in aroma and cup. Juicy, sparkling acidity; exceptionally dense, velvety mouthfeel. The finish is resonant and enveloping, with dark berry fruit and bittersweet chocolate lingering alongside rich magnolia tones.

Explosively aromatic, lush, deeply complex. Strawberry guava, blood orange, rose, vanilla bean and dark chocolate in aroma and cup. Vibrant, juicy acidity; plush, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. The finish is exceptionally long and saturated, carrying tropical fruit, citrus, florals and chocolate.

Opulent, fruit-driven, deeply sweet. Blackberry, red plum, passion fruit, baking chocolate and lavender in aroma and cup. Lively, wine-toned acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. The finish is long and resonant, with layers of dark fruit, chocolate and sweet florals.

Richly aromatic, tropical and compellingly sweet. Tamarind, black cherry, orange blossom, caramel and baking chocolate in aroma and cup. Juicy, gently winey acidity; plush, creamy mouthfeel. The finish is expansive and flavor-saturated, with lingering tropical fruit, caramel and baking chocolate.

Dazzlingly aromatic, citrus-driven, intensely floral. Mandarin, pink grapefruit, raspberry yogurt, lemon verbena and sugarcane in aroma and cup. Brilliant, sparkling acidity; buoyant, silky-smooth mouthfeel. The finish is exceptionally long and vivid, with citrus, berry and sweet herb notes continually resurfacing.

Immensely rich, esoteric, deeply fruit-toned. Concord grape, ripe nectarine, hibiscus, molasses and roasted hazelnut in aroma and cup. Vibrant, sparkling acidity; exceptionally full, very syrupy mouthfeel. The finish is endless and enveloping, with Concord grape and tart floral notes into the long.

Brilliantly high-toned, intensely aromatic, fruit-saturated. Red currant, pomegranate, Meyer lemon, jasmine and wildflower honey in aroma and cup. Electrifying, complexly layered acidity; crisp, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. The finish is extraordinarily long and evocative, reverberating with pomegranate, Meyer lemon and jasmine notes.