
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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‘Electronic tongue’ finds white wine faults before human panel
Study suggests the technology could help detect wine faults earlier...
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Italian restaurant offers free wine for ditching phones
'Digital detox' offer at Verona restaurant Al Condominio...
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No room for Bordeaux en primeur price rises, says report
New Liv-ex report on market conditions ahead of en primeur releases...
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Sonoma wine country property with Syrah vines listed at $9.4m
Luxury estate hits markets near Sonoma...
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Sotheby’s wine and spirits auction sales hit record $159m
Group releases 2023 performance report...
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Wine investment: Rare whiskies lag while Tuscan giants hold steady
The latest news from the fine wine and whisky investment market...
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Burgundy wine stocks rise after ‘generous’ 2023 vintage
A situation not seen for more than 20 years, says Bourgogne Wine Board...
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Wine investment: Strong demand for Burgundy 2022
The latest snapshot of the fine wine market...
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Château Latour 2017 released for the first time
Latour 2017 makes its debut...
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Wine with chocolate: Easter pairings and top recommendations
Combine two of your favourite things in life...
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Thieves hit Chablis winery, stealing more than 1,000 bottles
Burglars targeted Domaine du Château de Viviers in night-time raid...
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Alchemist chef Rasmus Munk takes dining to ‘edge of space’
Head chef at two-Michelin-star restaurant to take part in 'stratospheric dining experience'...
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Luxury Napa home with ‘hobby vineyard’ on sale for $9.95m
In the heart of Napa wine country...
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Rare whisky bottles lose froth but not allure, says Knight Frank
Wealth Report 2024 offers update on 'investments of passion'...
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Brunello di Montalcino 2019 releases excite buyers
Merchants report strong interest for highly rated vintage...
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French police arrest man for stealing 7,000 Burgundy wines – report
Suspect alleged to have stolen bottles over several years, say French media reports
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Vandal spills 60,000 litres of wine at Spanish winery – report
Police investigate after intruder opens vats, according to reports...
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Burgundy wine fans queue for a month to get prized bottles
Group camps outside Norway's Vinmonopolet for grand cru opportunity...
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Le Gavroche wine cellar auction to feature DRC, Salon
Rare bottles from legendary London restaurant...
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Spray to prevent wildfire smoke taint in wine shows promise
Hopes rise after tests of spray-on coating for wine grapes...
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Wine investment: Falling rates to boost activity?
A snapshot of the fine wine market...
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Assets seized in ‘organic wine fraud’ probe
Italian police seize assets worth more than €520,000, says European Public Prosecutor's Office...
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Demand for Burgundy 2022 wines better than expected – Liv-ex
High quality has helped to fuel interest, despite subdued market, says Liv-ex...
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‘Emergency’ €80m promised to French winegrowers amid farmer protests
Ministers also floated an extra €150m to potentially help grub up vines...
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