
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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Delicious Alsace white wines under £20
Find out which Alsace wines under £20 we recommend...
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Rioja alternatives: Wines to try next
Love Rioja? Then you might enjoy these, too...
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How many of these unusual red grape varieties do you know?
How many of these unusual red grape varieties have you tried?
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How many of these unusual white grape varieties do you know?
Wines to try if you're feeling adventurous...
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Austrian wine style guide
Best known for Grüner Veltliner, Austria also makes world class Riesling and some intriguing reds thanks to its collection of enviable terroirs...
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Australian Riesling: Five to try
Riesling is one of the world's most versatile grape varieties, able to produce wines ranging from bone dry and crisp through to super-sweet and honeyed...
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Ten delicious Shiraz alternatives: Updated
Shiraz (also referred to as Syrah) is one of the world's great grapes. If you love it, here are ten other wines you may like...
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