
John Stimpfig
John Stimpfig is an award-winning wine writer who served as Decanter’s content director from 2014 to 2019. He previously worked as a contributing editor for Decanter.
He has been writing about wine since 1993 and his work has appeared in the Financial Times, The Observer, The Sunday Times, Food&Wine and How To Spend It Magazine - to name a few.
His wine writing has won numerous accolades, including three Louis Roederer Feature Writer of the Year Awards.
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Douro Boys masterclass: five of the best wines
See John Stimpfig's top wines...
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Discovering La Motte: six wines to try
John Stimpfig recommends six wines from South Africa's La Motte...
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Klein Constantia 2011 release marks new era for iconic dessert wine
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Stellenbosch Cabernet tasting lays down a marker
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Vin de Constance 2012: One of the best
This week sees the international launch of the latest vintage of Klein Constantia’s sweet Vin de Constance.
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John Stimpfig: ‘It’s been a fascinating time to witness these changes in wine’
How the wine world has changed over the years...
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Memorial service pays tribute to Gerard Basset OBE MW MS
A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Gerard Basset took place at Winchester Cathedral
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Champagne 2008: A ‘miracle year’?
'Champagne’s miracle year...’
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Event: John Stimpfig’s tasting wish list for The Great Sparkling Exploration
Every two years Decanter hosts an evening of sparkling wine, live music and canapés.
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A-list stars join Moët to reopen Château de Saran
The reopening of the exclusive hospitality venue...
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Symington to build new Douro winery
Symington plans new winery for Douro DOC table wines...
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Bordeaux 2013: Six wines that may surprise you
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My wine love: Syrah / Shiraz
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Premiere Napa Valley auction sales hit record $6m
The Premiere Napa Valley auction has set a new sales record of $6m, thanks to fierce bidding for Cabernet Sauvignon wines from California's 2013 vintage.
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Burgundy 2014 en primeur
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Deutz Champagne: Producer profile
Tasting notes back to 1989...
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Steven Spurrier named Decanter Man of the Year 2017
For devoting his life to the service of wine with passion and the utmost distinction...
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Ten top South African Chardonnay
South African Chardonnay impressed Decanter's content director John Stimpfig on his recent trip to the Cape. Here are his 10 favourite Chardonnays from the trip...
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Our Bordeaux 2016 is better than 2010, says Château owner
Château Lascombes technical director lays down early marker...
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Bordeaux 2017: UGC head praises ‘approachable’ vintage
Most estates should reduce prices versus 2016, says UGC head...
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Top Pio Cesare 2013 wines from Piedmont
Find out what John Stimpfig has to say about Pio Cesare's 2013s...
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‘Red & White: An unquenchable thirst for wine’ by Oz Clarke
'A rollicking read together with some great wine knowledge...'
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How does English sparkling wine compare to Champagne? The non-vintages
Non-vintage fizz from each side of the Channel face off against each other...
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How does English sparkling wine compare to Champagne? Rosés
Are English sparklings closing the gap?
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