
James Button
James Button is Decanter’s regional editor for Italy, responsible for all of Decanter's Italian content in print and online.
Like many others, he started his wine career at Majestic Wine, giving him a strong grounding in the subject before successfully completing the WSET Level 4 Diploma in 2010. From 2014 to 2016 he managed the fine wine department of a startup wine company in London, before joining Decanter as digital sub-editor.
Outside of wine, James enjoys cooking, skiing, playing guitar and cycling.
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Grapes and terroir: Finding the perfect combination
Making a difference with terroir...
By James Button Published
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Top wines from Campania DOCGs
Three DOCGs in the southern Italian region of Campania should not be overlooked...
By James Button Published
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Pelaverga Verduno: Piedmont’s hidden treasure
Pelaverga is grown in one of Italy's smallest DOCs...
By James Button Published
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Pio Cesare: Introducing Mosconi
A new single-vineyard Barolo...
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Decanter’s top panel tasting wines of 2019
The year's top wines from our famous panel tastings...
By James Button Published
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Christmas party wine tips & bargain recommendations
Top party picks...
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Great value Christmas Ports to try
Great value Port recommendations...
By James Button Published
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Producer profile Agrapart & Fils
Read our mini profile on Champagne Agrapart & Fils, with the need to know facts, and which wine to try.
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Time to try Alsace Pinot Noir
Fresh, fragrant and earthy...
By James Button Published
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Tasting Bruno Paillard’s flagship Champagne: Nec Plus Ultra 2004
Bruno Paillard releases the latest vintage of its flagship Nec Plus Ultra Champagne...
By James Button Published
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Christmas Sherry picks
Time to start thinking about which Sherries to drink...
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Bordeaux 2014: Pessac-Leognan whites
See the scores and tasting notes for the top 10 Pessac-Leognan white wines from the 2014 vintage, tasted by Jane Anson
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Sweet wine for Christmas
Ten sweet wines worth considering this Christmas...
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Best Premium Chablis
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1992 & 1993 Vintage Champagne panel tasting results
Top 1992 & 1992 Champagnes from the panel tasting...
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About Austrian Riesling & wines to try
Germany may get the lion's share of praise, but Austria is hot on its heels when it comes to producing world-class Riesling...
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Bordeaux 2009 vintage guide
A powerful vintage...
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Australian dry Riesling: panel tasting results
Australian dry Riesling has long been lost in the shadow of Chardonnay...
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Five inspired alternatives to Pinot Grigio
Branch out with a different wine...
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Top South African white wines
Top whites from South Africa, from Bordeaux-style blends to Chenin Blanc and more...
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Top South African red wines to try
The best reds from South Africa for your cellar...
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Exciting Canadian wines to try
Track down these recommendations from Decanter's tasting team...
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Great Provence rosé wines from the Decanter World Wine Awards
Five top-scoring Provence rosés that offer real bang for your buck...
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Bordeaux 2010 vintage guide
Read our experts' views on this great vintage...
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