
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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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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Trump’s US tariffs may raise prices, warns EU wine body
Groups warn of impact on wineries and consumers...
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Wine was ‘everyday drink’ in ancient Troy, says study
Study finds chemical evidence of wine drinking in ancient city...
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EU unveils support plan for under-strain wine sector
Trade leaders welcome measures but warn over US tariffs...
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EU to delay tariffs on US whiskies to buy time
Delay could mean extra time for talks...
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Nearly 2,500 rare wines of Bucherer watch pioneer up for auction
Featuring magnums of Château Haut-Brion 1989...
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Essex bucks trend as global vineyard prices stutter
Report compares average vineyard values around the world...
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Average prices rise at Hospices de Nuits Burgundy auction
But small Burgundy 2024 vintage led to fewer barrels on offer...
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Trump threatens 200% tariff on European wines
Wine could become embroiled in new trade war...
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Tasting DWWA success: The impact on medal winners
Past DWWA medal winners on what success has meant for them...
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Napa Valley’s Cliff Lede seizes chance to buy prime vineyard
Star winery expands in Stags Leap District...
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Burgundy wine market confidence still low, says Liv-ex
But there are signs of sentiment 'balancing out'...
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Market Watch: Champagne pricing ‘finely balanced’
Inside this month's Market Watch...
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Wine investment: Top Champagnes to regain their fizz
End of the Champagne bear market?
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US tariffs may wipe €1bn off Italian wine exports
Italian wine union says tariffs would hurt exports...
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Drinklusive 2025 mentorship scheme opens for applications
Decanter is one of several partners for the 2025 programme...
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Fine wine prices ‘close to bottoming out’, suggests Liv-ex survey
But the 2025 outlook is 'far from bullish'...
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First new Masters of Wine in 2025 announced
See the four new members of this exclusive club...
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Wine investment: Market malaise hits Bordeaux prices
Bordeaux prices continue to decline...
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Market Watch: Bordeaux in the spotlight
Inside the latest edition...
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