
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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Rarely seen Napa Valley wine ranch on sale for $100m
Historic estate with vineyards hits the market...
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Dogs sniff out vineyard diseases and pests in trials
Canine detectives show promise...
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Pitt and Jolie settle divorce but vineyard fate uncertain
Settlement puts separate dispute over Château Miraval back in spotlight...
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Collector’s Guide: White Burgundy
The allure of Burgundy's white gold...
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‘Kokumi’ effect may enhance richness in sparkling wines
Scientists explore 'kokumi' sensations in wine...
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Market Watch: Fine wine market review
Inside Decanter magazine's Market Watch pages this month...
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Burgundy gets new premier cru sites in the Mâconnais
First premier cru 'climats' for Pouilly-Vinzelles and Pouilly-Loché appellations...
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Wine investment: Legendary wines shine at auction
Bright spots for collectors...
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English vineyard with Pinot Noir goes on sale at £1.3m
'A rare and exciting opportunity'...
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Roederer warns UK urban winery Renegade over ‘Crystal’ wine
London urban winery receives letter from lawyers representing Champagne Louis Roederer...
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Historic Tignanello 1971 vintage beats auction estimate
Bidders swoop for 'a piece of vinous history'...
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Chablis wineries see ‘crazy’ climate and small 2024 harvest
Rain, hail and frost hit yields, but wineries upbeat about quality...
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Trump victory puts wine tariffs back in spotlight
But it's early days...
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Rare Château Latour 1865 sells for HK$812,500 at auction
Burgundy from same era also stars in Christie's Hong Kong auction...
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Wine investment: Top Champagnes in demand
Still some fizz in the market...
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Wine investment: La Place releases into tricky market
Taking stock of the fine wine market...
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Police bust fake grand cru wine network
Counterfeiters were charging up to €15,000-a-bottle, says Europol...
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Ghosts of Napa Valley film released before Halloween
Documentary explores ghostly tales in wine country...
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Women more likely to choose wine with ‘feminine’ label
According to researchers at Washington State University...
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Berry Bros & Rudd to launch online auctions
Beginning in autumn 2024...
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Decanter Hall of Fame and Rising Star 2024 winners revealed
Argentina's Susana Balbo receives this year's Hall of Fame award...
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Best wine with pizza: Pairing advice plus 15 wines to try
Tips for pairing and great wines to seek out...
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New stocks of lauded Château Latour 2009 released
First growth releases more cases of this top vintage...
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New method may help wines tainted by wildfire smoke
New technique shows promising results, according to scientists...
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