
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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Wine prices to rise in UK ‘double tax slam’, says tradeMany still wines set to get new duty tax bands in February 2025...
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Bordeaux gets alcohol-free wine shop as times changeShop dedicated to dealcoholised wines signals rising trend...
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Wines to pair with haggis for Burns Night 2025If you’re planning a Burns supper this year...
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DWWA Insight: Leveraging wine sales in 2025And how the Decanter World Wine Awards can help...
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London urban winery Renegade launches investment bidFounder seeks to raise funds to move to 'next level'...
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Market Watch: Blue-chip Burgundy in the spotlightInside the latest edition...
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Wine investment: Top-tier Burgundy prices softenLower prices brings opportunity...
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Rarely seen Napa Valley wine ranch on sale for $100mHistoric estate with vineyards hits the market...
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Dogs sniff out vineyard diseases and pests in trialsCanine detectives show promise...
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Pitt and Jolie settle divorce but vineyard fate uncertainSettlement puts separate dispute over Château Miraval back in spotlight...
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Collector’s Guide: White BurgundyThe allure of Burgundy's white gold...
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‘Kokumi’ effect may enhance richness in sparkling winesScientists explore 'kokumi' sensations in wine...
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Market Watch: Fine wine market reviewInside Decanter magazine's Market Watch pages this month...
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Burgundy gets new premier cru sites in the MâconnaisFirst premier cru 'climats' for Pouilly-Vinzelles and Pouilly-Loché appellations...
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Wine investment: Legendary wines shine at auctionBright 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’ wineLondon urban winery receives letter from lawyers representing Champagne Louis Roederer...
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Historic Tignanello 1971 vintage beats auction estimateBidders swoop for 'a piece of vinous history'...
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Chablis wineries see ‘crazy’ climate and small 2024 harvestRain, hail and frost hit yields, but wineries upbeat about quality...
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Trump victory puts wine tariffs back in spotlightBut it's early days...
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Rare Château Latour 1865 sells for HK$812,500 at auctionBurgundy from same era also stars in Christie's Hong Kong auction...
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Wine investment: Top Champagnes in demandStill some fizz in the market...
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Wine investment: La Place releases into tricky marketTaking stock of the fine wine market...
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Police bust fake grand cru wine networkCounterfeiters were charging up to €15,000-a-bottle, says Europol...
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