
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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Alibaba billionaire Joe Tsai invests in Burgundy vineyards
Alibaba cofounder is among group of investors, according to report...
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Wine investment: Dom Pérignon 2015 vintage released
Plus considerations on the influence of provenance and record-breaking Ports...
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Collector’s Guide: Tuscany
What makes Tuscany tick on the secondary market...
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Rioja fine wine market report
Latest developments from trades and auctions...
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French winemakers renew battle with mildew in 2024
Heavy rain created challenges, but some producers say situation is under control...
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Bordeaux vineyard ‘grubbing up’ scheme hampered by weather
More than 3,000 hectares have still been uprooted so far, showed recent figures...
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Shipwreck full of Champagne found in Baltic Sea
Divers find 19th century shipwreck with Champagne and mineral water...
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Frost damage in German vineyards to cost millions
April saw worst frosts in decades, says insurance group...
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Luxury Sonoma Chardonnay property on sale at $15m
Listing shows estate with outdoor pool and vines...
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Wine investment: Italy outperforms the market
The latest news from the fine wine secondary market...
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Wine investment: Fierce bidding for rare vintages in Avery sale
Meanwhile, the market considers the impact of the 2023 en primeur campaign...
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Record claimed as 27-litre Bibi Graetz wine sells for £87,000
Swiss merchant sells one-off bottle of cult Italian producer's 'Colore' wine...
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Blenheim Palace unveils vineyard plan for English wine
Historic estate seeks partner to plant vines and make wine...
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Dinosaur extinction set scene for grapes, suggests study
Fossil grape seeds offer new clues on vines' distant origins...
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Bordeaux 2023 market analysis: Château Margaux drops price by 30%
The final first growth makes its debut in busy week for the campaign...
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Bordeaux 2023 market analysis: ‘Brilliant’ Pichon Comtesse down 35%
See merchant and analyst reaction...
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Bordeaux 2023 market analysis: Mouton price falls more than 30%
See scores and reaction as Mouton and Angélus released...
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Bordeaux 2023 market analysis: Brane-Cantenac drops 25%
Reaction to latest releases...
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Fraudster sentenced over $13m wine investment scam in US
UK national sentenced over scheme that targeted elderly people...
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Ukrainian wine photographer Arsen Fedosenko dies in war
Tributes paid to talented photographer...
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‘Ultimate’ Champagne auction hits €1.35m in sales at Sotheby’s
Dom Pérignon, Salon and Krug among top lots...
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Decanter World Wine Awards 2024 Platinum winners: 97-point wines
Explore this year's list of exceptional 97-point Platinum wines...
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Château Montrose owner buys Virginia’s RdV Vineyards
Deal in US is the Bouygues family's first winery purchase outside France...
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Rare Bordeaux stars as Christie’s Avery cellar auction tops £2.5m
Petrus 1990 and Latour 1961 were among star performers...
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