
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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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...
By Chris Mercer Published
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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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Jeremy Seysses of Burgundy’s Dujac in Napa Cabernet venture
Partnering with master sommelier Carlton McCoy Jr, CEO of Lawrence Wine Estates...
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California 2024 wine grape crush may be lowest in 20 years
Preliminary figures released...
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Wine investment: The fine wine market in 2024
The market remains muted amid tricky conditions...
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Luxurious English vineyard property on sale for £3.3m
Pitched as an opportunity for English wine enthusiasts...
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Wine prices to rise in UK ‘double tax slam’, says trade
Many still wines set to get new duty tax bands in February 2025...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Bordeaux gets alcohol-free wine shop as times change
Shop dedicated to dealcoholised wines signals rising trend...
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Wines to pair with haggis for Burns Night 2025
If you’re planning a Burns supper this year...
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DWWA Insight: Leveraging wine sales in 2025
And how the Decanter World Wine Awards can help...
By Chris Mercer Published
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London urban winery Renegade launches investment bid
Founder seeks to raise funds to move to 'next level'...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Market Watch: Blue-chip Burgundy in the spotlight
Inside the latest edition...
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