
John Abbott
John Abbott is a digital executive based in Durham, UK. He was editor at Decanter from 2011 to 2015, during which time he helped to launch its sister website, DecanterChina.com. He left to found his own company, the former digital agency Tiger Creative. Since 2018 he has held the position of CEO at international technology start-up, Globeflow.
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How to handle a wine – episode 2
The second episode of Hugh Johnson's superb 1984 series HOW TO HANDLE A WINE
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How to handle a wine – episode 4
The fourth episode of Hugh Johnson's superb 1984 series HOW TO HANDLE A WINE
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How to handle a wine – episode 5
The fifth episode of Hugh Johnson's superb 1984 series HOW TO HANDLE A WINE
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How to handle a wine – episode 6
The sixth episode of Hugh Johnson's superb 1984 series HOW TO HANDLE A WINE
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How to handle a wine – episode 8
The eight episode of Hugh Johnson's superb 1984 series HOW TO HANDLE A WINE
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How to handle a wine – episode 7
The seventh episode of Hugh Johnson's superb 1984 series HOW TO HANDLE A WINE
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How to handle a wine – episode 9
The ninth episode of Hugh Johnson's superb 1984 series HOW TO HANDLE A WINE
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How to handle a wine – episode 10
The tenth episode of Hugh Johnson's superb 1984 series HOW TO HANDLE A WINE
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Vintage Video: How to handle a wine – episode 3
A youthful Hugh Johnson talks you through opening a bottle of Champagne in the correct manner in the third episode of this 1980s series, re-published as part of Decanter's 40th anniversary build-up.
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Gerard Bertrand to star as the Semillons rise again
Former French rugby international and acclaimed wine producer Gerard Bertrand is set to bare all as the now legendary Semillons take to the stage once more.
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Chardonnay is Australia’s best variety, says Jefford
Australian Chardonnay competes with top level Burgundy ‘effortlessly’, according to Andrew Jefford.
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Mendoza honours its 2012 Best Of Wine Tourism award winners
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Antonio Banderas buys vineyard in Ribera del Duero
Hollywood actor Antonio Banderas has bought the Bodega Anta Natura in Ribera del Duero.
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DWWA 2014: Veneto judging panel
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Casanova di Neri avoids legal action in ‘Brunellogate’ scandal
Casanova di Neri has escaped legal action over the 'Brunellogate' scandal.
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DWWA 2014: Loire judging panel
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Video: DWWA 2012 presentation dinner
All the action from the presentation dinner at the Royal Opera House in London
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Video: DWWA 2010 results
Decanter publishing director Sarah Kemp and consultant editor Steven Spurrier announce the results of the 2010 Decanter World Wine Awards at the London International Wine Fair.
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Video: DWWA 2011 presentation dinner
Highlights of the 2011 Decanter World Wine Awards presentation dinner at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden.
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Video: Tastes of Argentina
Highlight's from Decanter's Tastes of Argentina event at Vinopolis on 11 September 2010.
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Video: The Decanter Fine Wine Encounter 2010
Highlights from the 2010 Decanter Fine Wine Encounter held at the Landmark hotel in London
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Video: What is en primeur?
En primeur experts Steven Spurrier, Stephen Brook and Jim Budd explain what en primeur is, and the things to consider if you're thinking about buying wine en primeur
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Jack Nicklaus launches wine range
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus talks about his new range of wines
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Benjamin Wallace on The Billionaire’s Vinegar
Benjamin Wallace discusses his book The Billionaire's Vinegar as part of the Authors@Google series
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