
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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UK trio convicted in ‘£37m wine investment fraud’ case
Targets included pensioners, found investigation...
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London wine heist: Tuk-tuk driver steals bottles worth £24,000
Burglar used wheelie bin to move bottles...
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Ireland delays ‘landmark’ health warnings on alcohol
Move praised by wineries but criticised by health groups...
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LVMH titan Bernard Arnault loses top spot on French rich list
Tougher luxury market hits French fortunes in new Challenges magazine ranking...
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Champagne: Three convicted in human trafficking trial
Comité Champagne joined the prosecution as a civil plaintiff...
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French wine crisis ‘one of most serious in history’, warns industry
Trade leaders meet agriculture minister for urgent talks...
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Wine investment: Top level Burgundy offers value in downbeat market
Inherent value will out...
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Burgundy winemakers head to England’s Essex for new ventures
From the Côte d'Or to Crouch Valley...
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UK sparkling wines toast vintage year at DWWA
Top medals show it's a great time to explore the UK's vintage sparkling wines...
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Second UK citizen faces ‘$99m wine fraud’ trial in US
Defendant pleads not guilty over alleged fraudulent loan scheme...
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Brad Pitt stars in video for his French Riviera-inspired gin
New video for The Gardener gin offers 'poetic love letter' to Riviera...
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Macron state banquet menu: Haut-Brion and English sparkling poured
The official menu showed a clear Anglo-French slant...
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Bordeaux 2024: Château Cos d’Estournel price falls 29%
One of the success stories of the vintage...
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Bordeaux 2024: Les Carmes Haut-Brion ‘an obvious buy’ as price drops
Pichon Baron 2024 also debuts in a busy week for the en primeur campaign...
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Gen Z not shunning alcohol as much as thought, says survey
Survey suggests rise in Gen Z drinkers...
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Wine investment: Taking the pulse of Bordeaux 2024 en primeur
The monthly peek into the fine wine market...
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Oregon wine country hit by immigration raids
Vineyard expert Moises Sotelo was recently detained...
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DWWA 2025 Platinum medal winners: 97-point wines
See winners of these highly coveted medals...
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First for UC Davis as student wines released for sale
Prestigious California university launches nonprofit wine label...
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Billionaire Bill Koch’s wine cellar fetches record $28.8m at auction
Six-litre 'Methuselah' of Romanée-Conti sells for $275,000...
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English Pinot wine estate goes on sale at £1.65m
Estate with Pinot Noir and other varieties hits the market...
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US winery makes history with ‘Châteauneuf-du-Pape grapes’
Tablas Creek Vineyard hails landmark set of single-varietal wines...
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DWWA 2025 results sneak preview: Styles to watch
Clues on styles to look out for, as DWWA 2025 results day approaches...
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Coming soon: Decanter World Wine Awards 2025 results
Be the first to see this year's medal winners...
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