
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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First taste: Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore Rosé 2006
A contender for Italy's most expensive sparkling rosé...
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Comment: Bordeaux 2014 – En primeur in the balance
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Bordeaux 2014: Many top chateaux hold fire as first releases test demand
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Birthday Champagne: Eight wines to celebrate with
John Stimpfig chooses eight wines to seek out...
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Sassicaia 2014: Tasted
The story of how Sassicaia and Bolgheri came into existence is one of my favourites. It has been told many times, but is always worth re-telling for those who haven’t yet come across it...
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Cru Bourgeois body confirms return to three-tier system
New details released of how system will work...
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Penfolds releases £1.2m vertical
Penfolds has announced its most expensive collector's item to date – a complete vertical for £1.2m.
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Peak Prosecco? Don’t be so sure, says Bisol president
Producer keen to promote quality message...
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When is a Carruades not a Lafite? Ask Decanter
A riddle posed to diners during a Lafite Rothschild 150th anniversary dinner...
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30 top Bordeaux wines under £30
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First taste: Champagne Bollinger RD 2004 release
John Stimpfig tastes the new release...
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Decanter recruits Tim Atkin MW as Burgundy critic
New Burgundy specialist onboard for 2018...
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Tasted: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2015 wines in the bottle
See our in-bottle scores for the 2015 DRC wines...
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Cristal Champagne: Tasting and profile
See our ratings and read about the history...
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Wine tasting etiquette – ask Decanter
What are the do's and don'ts...?
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Decanter Premium launches with exclusive fine wine ratings
Fine wines, exclusively tasted and rated...
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Zero emissions winery possible in 15 years, says Torres
Miguel Torres Snr has grand plans...
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John Stimpfig – ‘When wine, food and friends connect in the most magical way’
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Penfolds releases Grange 2010 and Penfolds Collection
Penfolds Grange 2010 was officially launched in London yesterday as part of the new Penfolds Collection, in a move designed to consolidate the brand's portfolio into one annual release.
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The Grape Crusaders: Wine Century Club
Have you tried Persan, Susumaniello or Biancolella...?
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Gerard Basset receives OIV MSc in Wine Management
Something to add to his other honours and accolades...
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Ninety not out for Decanter stalwart Michael Broadbent
John Stimpfig reports on a special dinner...
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Highlights: Decanter Man of the Year lunch
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Ageing wine: Double magnum versus bottle
Decanter's Content Director John Stimpfig investigates the differences between ageing wine in bottle and double magnum...
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