
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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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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Scotch whisky auction sales see ‘sharp correction’
New report on auction sales of single malts...
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Some Paris bars serving cheap wine as premium – report
Press investigation puts spotlight on wine service...
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Traces of ‘forever chemical’ TFA found in European wines
'A wake-up call', says new report...
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AI may help Napa wineries adapt to ‘climate chaos’
Says winemaker who has co-developed an AI-powered platform...
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Wine investment: Has the market hit bottom?
After a prolonged downturn, there may be signs of stabilisation...
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Errazuriz Wine Photographer of the Year 2025 shortlist revealed
Shortlist announced for this year's prize...
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