
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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Women more likely to choose wine with ‘feminine’ labelAccording to researchers at Washington State University...
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Berry Bros & Rudd to launch online auctionsBeginning in autumn 2024...
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Decanter Hall of Fame and Rising Star 2024 winners revealedArgentina'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 tryTips for pairing and great wines to seek out...
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New stocks of lauded Château Latour 2009 releasedFirst growth releases more cases of this top vintage...
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New method may help wines tainted by wildfire smokeNew technique shows promising results, according to scientists...
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Hundreds of Burgundy wine appellation signs to be auctionedRecently-retired signs could find a new home in your garden, says Bourgogne Wine Board...
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Alibaba billionaire Joe Tsai invests in Burgundy vineyardsAlibaba cofounder is among group of investors, according to report...
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Wine investment: Dom Pérignon 2015 vintage releasedPlus considerations on the influence of provenance and record-breaking Ports...
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Collector’s Guide: TuscanyWhat makes Tuscany tick on the secondary market...
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Rioja fine wine market reportLatest developments from trades and auctions...
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French winemakers renew battle with mildew in 2024Heavy rain created challenges, but some producers say situation is under control...
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Bordeaux vineyard ‘grubbing up’ scheme hampered by weatherMore than 3,000 hectares have still been uprooted so far, showed recent figures...
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Shipwreck full of Champagne found in Baltic SeaDivers find 19th century shipwreck with Champagne and mineral water...
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Frost damage in German vineyards to cost millionsApril saw worst frosts in decades, says insurance group...
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Luxury Sonoma Chardonnay property on sale at $15mListing shows estate with outdoor pool and vines...
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Wine investment: Italy outperforms the marketThe latest news from the fine wine secondary market...
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Wine investment: Fierce bidding for rare vintages in Avery saleMeanwhile, 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 £87,000Swiss merchant sells one-off bottle of cult Italian producer's 'Colore' wine...
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Blenheim Palace unveils vineyard plan for English wineHistoric estate seeks partner to plant vines and make wine...
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Dinosaur extinction set scene for grapes, suggests studyFossil 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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