
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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French wine harvest forecast for 2025 shows challenges, yet Burgundy and Jura thrive
Heat and drought mean France is set for a smaller crop than earlier predicted...
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World’s oldest wine comes from Georgia – New research
And it's older than we thought...
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Record hot summer fuels ‘very promising’ 2025 vintage in UK
Warm growing season rekindles memories of 2018, a top year...
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Wine tariff threat persists as US court ruling leaves importers in limbo
Economic argument is key, says wine trade body...
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Rare Masseto and Spottswoode collections head to auction
Collections spanning decades of vintages...
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Italian white wine stars: Top medal winners at DWWA 2025
Showcasing premium styles in many regions...
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Lavish Golden Vines wine event to make US debut in 2025
Three-day celebration of fine wine and rare spirits heads to Miami...
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‘Nightmare’ wildfire in southern France hits vineyards
Severe damage in part of Aude area: 'The landscape is black...'
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Wine investment: Fine wine prices continue to fall
A few bright spots emerging amid falling prices...
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How much does a French vineyard cost?
Land agency Safer has updated its list of vineyard prices...
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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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