
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 2006A contender for Italy's most expensive sparkling rosé...
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Comment: Bordeaux 2014 – En primeur in the balanceBy John Stimpfig Last updated
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Bordeaux 2014: Many top chateaux hold fire as first releases test demandBy John Stimpfig Last updated
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Birthday Champagne: Eight wines to celebrate withJohn Stimpfig chooses eight wines to seek out...
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Sassicaia 2014: TastedThe 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 systemNew details released of how system will work...
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Penfolds releases £1.2m verticalPenfolds 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 presidentProducer keen to promote quality message...
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When is a Carruades not a Lafite? Ask DecanterA riddle posed to diners during a Lafite Rothschild 150th anniversary dinner...
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30 top Bordeaux wines under £30By John Stimpfig Published
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First taste: Champagne Bollinger RD 2004 releaseJohn Stimpfig tastes the new release...
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Decanter recruits Tim Atkin MW as Burgundy criticNew Burgundy specialist onboard for 2018...
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Tasted: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2015 wines in the bottleSee our in-bottle scores for the 2015 DRC wines...
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Cristal Champagne: Tasting and profileSee our ratings and read about the history...
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Wine tasting etiquette – ask DecanterWhat are the do's and don'ts...?
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Decanter Premium launches with exclusive fine wine ratingsFine wines, exclusively tasted and rated...
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Zero emissions winery possible in 15 years, says TorresMiguel Torres Snr has grand plans...
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John Stimpfig – ‘When wine, food and friends connect in the most magical way’By John Stimpfig Last updated
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Penfolds releases Grange 2010 and Penfolds CollectionPenfolds 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 ClubHave you tried Persan, Susumaniello or Biancolella...?
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Gerard Basset receives OIV MSc in Wine ManagementSomething to add to his other honours and accolades...
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Ninety not out for Decanter stalwart Michael BroadbentJohn Stimpfig reports on a special dinner...
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Highlights: Decanter Man of the Year lunchBy John Stimpfig Last updated
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Ageing wine: Double magnum versus bottleDecanter's Content Director John Stimpfig investigates the differences between ageing wine in bottle and double magnum...
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