
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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Bordeaux 2023 market analysis: Haut-Brion down nearly 40%
Reaction as Cheval Blanc and Lafleur 2023 also released...
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Collector’s Guide: Champagne
A comprehensive guide to investing and collecting Champagne...
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Chablis wineries counting cost of fierce hailstorm
'Supercell' storm led to hail in vineyard region, but full impact still uncertain...
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Bordeaux 2023 releases: Price cuts in early campaign
Trend for year-on-year price cuts continues in week two of campaign...
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A drink with… Dr. Dimitri Van Limbergen and Dr. Paulina Komar
New insights into Roman winemaking...
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Bordeaux 2023 market analysis: Lafite Rothschild released
Merchants and analysts react warmly to release price...
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Ambitious Coterie Holdings hires Andrew Shaw as wine director
Senior industry figure joins UK wine firm with ambitious growth plans...
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Christie’s to auction ‘last treasures’ of Avery family wine cellar
'Many of these wines, with this provenance, will never come to auction again...'
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Haut-Brion owner Clarence Dillon launches ‘Klara’ wines
New organic range sourced from across southern France...
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DWWA Market Guide: A helping hand in the competitive UK wine market
Decanter's new initiative will act as a link to purposeful interactions between buyers and producers seeking representation in the UK market...
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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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