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Clive Pursehouse

On relocating to the US West Coast 20 years ago, Clive Pursehouse developed a deep appreciation for the wines of the Pacific North West, and has been writing about these world-class Oregon and Washington State producers and their wines since 2007. Pursehouse is also culture editor for Peloton Magazine, where he covers cycling, travel, wine and cuisine.

Pouring a glass of red wine from a bottle

Decanter partners with the International Pinot Noir Celebration

Celebration of Pinot Noir partners with Decanter magazine...

Wine to 5: Rocco Lombardo, wine importer and distributor

Inside a professional’s everyday life...

By Clive Pursehouse Published 4 June 24
Cadence on Washington’s Red Mountain: Producer profile and vertical tasting

Balance, finesse and elegance from Red Mountain's Cadence...

By Clive Pursehouse Last updated 30 May 24
The brighter side of US Chardonnay plus 10 brilliant wines

We look at the variety's many expressions across the United States...

By Clive Pursehouse Published 21 May 24
US West Coast: The new vanguard

Introducing four dynamic winemakers from the US west coast and their wines...

By Clive Pursehouse Published 16 May 24
Oregon’s Willamette Valley is a special place for Riesling

A look at Riesling from Oregon's Willamette Valley...

By Clive Pursehouse Last updated 12 March 24
Corollary unveils plans to become Oregon’s first exclusively sparkling wine production estate

A new acquisition for Corollary Wines...

By Clive Pursehouse Last updated 4 March 24

Maximin Grünhaus: Producer profile and wines to try

A look at the wonderful Ruwer Riesling producer...

By Clive Pursehouse Published 4 March 24
Rainy weather makes for another wet California winter

California's wine country sees another welcome rainy winter...

By Clive Pursehouse Last updated 15 February 24
Chardonnay from Oregon’s Dundee Hills

Oregon is crafting excellent Chardonnay in these hills where the Willamette Valley got its start...

By Clive Pursehouse Last updated 8 February 24
Pedalling Priorat: A Catalonia cycling guide

Steep hills and sweeping vistas...

By Clive Pursehouse Published 8 February 24
Tennessee whiskey for beginners: Eight to try

A guide to the iconic American whiskey...

By Clive Pursehouse Published 2 February 24
The Middle Mosel for wine lovers

A Riesling lover's paradise...

By Clive Pursehouse Published 1 February 24

Producer Profile: Weingut Willi Schaefer

Clive Pursehouse visits one of the great, historic names of Mosel Riesling...

By Clive Pursehouse Last updated 23 December 23
Oregon’s Ponzi Vineyards: Producer profile and wines to try

Ponzi Vineyards a Willamette Valley pioneer...

By Clive Pursehouse Published 23 December 23
Celebrated Napa winemaker Miljenko ‘Mike’ Grgich dies at 100

Grgich left an indelible mark on the region and American wine in general...

By Clive Pursehouse Published 15 December 23
Washington State 2020: Vintage report and top-scoring wines

The top wines from Washington's 2020 vintage...

By Clive Pursehouse Last updated 8 December 23
Southern Oregon 2021: Vintage report

A look at the 2021 vintage in Southern Oregon...

By Clive Pursehouse Last updated 20 November 23
American Zinfandel on Zinfandel Day

Decanter's US editor Clive Pursehouse on the current state of American Zinfandel...

By Clive Pursehouse Published 15 November 23

Willamette Valley 2021: Chardonnay report and top-scoring wines

2021 – an exceptional vintage for Chardonnay from the Willamette Valley...

By Clive Pursehouse Last updated 13 November 23
Napa Valley mourns passing of Michael Chelini

Chelini made his name in Napa at Stony Hill, where he was a longstanding winemaker...

By Clive Pursehouse Published 10 November 23
Flying winemaker club offers an exclusive take on wine tourism

A wine club with a difference...

By Clive Pursehouse Last updated 30 October 23
Walla Walla Valley 2020: Vintage review and top wines

12 top-scoring wines from this cool AVA…

By Clive Pursehouse Last updated 23 October 23
Red Mountain 2020: Vintage review and top wines tasted

10 of the best 2020 wines from Washington State's hottest AVA…

By Clive Pursehouse Published 23 October 23
Brenna Quigley: Decanter Rising Star 2023

Meet the winner of Decanter's Rising Star award 2023...

By Clive Pursehouse Published 3 October 23