
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.

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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Red wine and chocolate lovers find hope in flavonoid diet study
But fruit and vegetables are key, say researchers...
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Bordeaux 2024: Pichon Comtesse, Canon drop 20% in price
Pomerol's Clinet also released...
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Collector’s Guide: Piedmont
Taking a fresh look at the 'Burgundy of Italy'...
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Luxury Napa villa with Cabernet vines goes on sale for $22m
Estate with hilltop mansion and vines hits market...
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US billionaire Bill Koch to auction $15m of fine wine
Legendary wines to feature in the Christie's New York sale...
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Bordeaux 2024: Big price cuts meet tricky market
Will eye-catching en primeur discounts tempt buyers?...
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Price cut talk as Bordeaux 2024 en primeur tastings start
Bordeaux 2024 en primeur season is getting underway...
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Bordeaux 2024: Branaire-Ducru ‘sets example’ before big second week
A trend for the campaign ahead?...
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Bordeaux 2024: Angélus joins Lafite with major price cut
A return to 2014-vintage-era release pricing...
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Bordeaux 2024: Cheval Blanc cuts price by nearly 30%
'Pretty much the lowest price for any vintage of this Château...'
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Bordeaux 2024: Léoville Barton kicks-off big week
Fresh wave of releases due this week...
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Hawksmoor cofounder recalls £4,500 wine mistake for lucky diners
Will Beckett tells podcast how diners were accidentally served Le Pin 2001...
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Which countries drink the most wine?
The US is still the biggest market...
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Wine investment: Bordeaux faces pricing dilemma
Pricing remains the name of the game...
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Riesling star Erni Loosen launches Burgundy wine project
First releases due this month in US...
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