
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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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...
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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...
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London urban winery Renegade launches investment bid
Founder seeks to raise funds to move to 'next level'...
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Market Watch: Blue-chip Burgundy in the spotlight
Inside the latest edition...
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Wine investment: Top-tier Burgundy prices soften
Lower prices brings opportunity...
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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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