
Chris Mercer
Chris Mercer is a Bristol-based freelance editor and journalist who spent nearly four years as digital editor of Decanter.com, having previously been Decanter’s news editor across online and print.
He has written about, and reported on, the wine and food sectors for more than 10 years for both consumer and trade media.
Chris first became interested in the wine world while living in Languedoc-Roussillon after completing a journalism Masters in the UK. These days, his love of wine commonly tests his budgeting skills.
Beyond wine, Chris also has an MSc in food policy and has a particular interest in sustainability issues. He has also been a food judge at the UK’s Great Taste Awards.
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Wine investment: Bordeaux en primeur sales up 'a little'The good and the bad of en primeur...
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Success for English wine at DWWA 2026The breadth of English wine was on display at Decanter World Wine Awards 2026, with top winners spanning from aged sparkling wines to characterful still styles.
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Wine investment: Fine wine market stabilisingOpportunities emerge...
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See winning photos from Louis Jadot Wine Photographer of the Year 2026Winners announced...
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Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 Platinum winners: Thrilling 97-point winesFrom superb classics to hidden gems...
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DWWA Quiz: Can you get a Best in Show score?Ten questions to test your knowledge...
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Coming soon: Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 resultsBe the first to know...
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American excellence at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2025American wine continued its climb at Decanter World Wine Awards 2025, with top winners from California, Oregon, Washington and more emerging regions.
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‘A perfect area for Chardonnay and Pinot’: Adam Lowy of Niagara rising star Cloudsley CellarsHis journey, the region and great dinner party pairings...
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New Discoveries: China & Japan's top DWWA picksChina and Japan had a fantastic performance at Decanter World Wine Awards 2025.
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Bordeaux 2025 releases: Lafleur 2025 debuts as ‘Vin de France’Lauded Right Bank name joins early campaign...
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A drink with...Tom Gearing on CultX and AI in the wine marketTom Gearing, founder of the CultX online marketplace, speaks to Decanter about his journey, passion for the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the wine market, plus recent market challenges.
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Cheval Blanc 2025 released after 'smallest harvest since 1961'Latest from the Bordeaux 2025 en primeur campaign...
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Andrew Lloyd Webber rare wines auction raises more than £500,000 for charityAll lots sold, including Château Margaux 1900...
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Bordeaux 2025 releases: Batailley, Pontet-Canet and Moueix set early paceEarly analysis as the campaign begins...
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Bordeaux En Primeur quiz: Can you get a perfect score?As Bordeaux 2025 en primeur wines arrive...
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Wine investment: Bordeaux 2025 campaign imminentA snapshot of the market context...
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Pahlmeyer's star winemaker Katie Vogt on Napa, travel and great wine for rotisserie chickenA rising star in Napa Valley...
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Bordeaux 2025 en primeur: Everything you need to know with Decanter's expert insightsExclusive coverage not to miss...
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Lafite 1870 magnums smash estimates in 'immortal' Bordeaux auctionThirst for rare Bordeaux drives total sales above $2m...
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Salon’s Cristian Rimoldi: ‘Champagne is one of the easiest wines to pair with food’A chat with Champagne Salon and Delamotte's Cristian Rimoldi...
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Wine investment: Top-end Tuscan wines buck the trendThe Super Tuscans prove their worth...
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South Africa: Gold-winning white winesSouth Africa’s white wines reach new heights showcasing 45 Gold medals at DWWA 2025
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At the table with Dr Laura Catena, star of Argentina's wine sceneOn wine, travel and great food pairings for Malbec...
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