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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.

Actor Kyle MacLachlan presents a magnum of his wine Pursued by Bear at the gala event.

Auction of Washington Wines 2023 raises $4m

The programme included an awards dinner, barrel auction and gala evening...

Oregon’s Willamette Valley 2021: Vintage report and top-scoring wines

A new classic Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vintage…

By Clive Pursehouse Last updated 15 August 23
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2019: Vintage report and 30 wines

Top Pinots from Oregon's top AVA…

By Clive Pursehouse Last updated 25 July 23
US wine investment firm Vint launches new ‘marketplace’

Group seeking to increase wine investment interest in US creates new retail site...

By Clive Pursehouse Last updated 19 July 23
American rye whiskey: A beginner’s guide and seven to try

Learn about this classic style of whiskey

By Clive Pursehouse Last updated 6 July 23
Gaja masterclass: DFWE New York

Gaia Gaja presented 10 wines from her family's prestigious estate at the 2023 Decanter New York Fine Wine Encounter...

By Clive Pursehouse Published 16 June 23
The Pacific Northwest shines at Decanter World Wine Awards

Oregon and Washington State stand out at DWWA 2023 with two wines awarded 97 points...

By Clive Pursehouse Last updated 14 June 23

Denmark’s Barfod Vin: Wines on the Nordic edge plus four wines to try

Zealand is an integral part of Denmark’s developing wine culture...

By Clive Pursehouse Last updated 1 June 23
Into the future of American wine

The trends and innovations that will steer the destiny of wine globally...

By Clive Pursehouse Published 1 June 23
Welcoming Decanter’s new Sonoma correspondent

J'nai Gaither is Decanter's new Sonoma correspondent...

By Clive Pursehouse Last updated 12 May 23
International Sauvignon Blanc Day: California rising plus 15 wines to try

A selection of Californian Sauvignon Blancs to try...

By Clive Pursehouse Last updated 5 May 23
Producer profile: Trothe, plus seven wines tasted

‘One of Washington state’s most exciting new wines’, says Clive Pursehouse...

By Clive Pursehouse Published 2 May 23
Bourbon for beginners: seven to try

Learn about the iconic US whiskey...

By Clive Pursehouse Last updated 21 April 23

A drink with… Michelle Bouffard

The founder of Tasting Climate Change talks to Decanter...

By Clive Pursehouse Published 6 April 23
International Riesling Day: American style

Celebrate International Riesling Day with our picks from the US…

By Clive Pursehouse Last updated 13 March 23
Willamette Valley Pinot Gris: top producers and bottles to know

There's more to Willamette Valley than Pinot Noir and Chardonnay...

By Clive Pursehouse Last updated 9 March 23
Premiere Napa Valley auction raises $3.4m

The event welcomed wine importers, restaurateurs and retailers from around the globe...

By Clive Pursehouse Last updated 2 March 23
California’s El Dorado AVA: regional profile and wines to try

High-altitude wines from California…

By Clive Pursehouse Published 11 February 23
A drink with… Emily Wines MS

The new chair of the board of directors for the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas, talks to Decanter...

By Clive Pursehouse Published 3 February 23

California’s winter storms: water, water, everywhere

The impact of California’s winter storms on the state’s wine regions...

By Clive Pursehouse Published 25 January 23
Flight of the Monarch: Can a tractor save the butterflies?

Monarch Tractor brings sustainability to viticulture and agriculture...

By Clive Pursehouse Published 16 January 23
Napa Valley mourns the passing of Margaret Duckhorn

Margaret Duckhorn died on 26 November...

By Clive Pursehouse Published 29 November 22
Washington’s Red Mountain: 2022 harvest report and 10 wines to try

The 2022 harvest in Red Mountain...

By Clive Pursehouse Published 25 November 22
California 2022 harvest variable but quality predictions high

Promising signs for the vintage...

By Clive Pursehouse Published 25 November 22
Lake County Winegrape Commission to host first regional pruning school for vineyard workers

The winegrowers and vineyard workers will enrol in the first regional pruning school of its kind...

By Clive Pursehouse Published 21 October 22