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John Stimpfig

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Decanter Magazine, Wine Writer & Editor

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.

Spanish wine ‘knighthood’ for DWWA regional chair

Two new 'Caballeros' are knighted...

The birth of Super Tuscan wines

A rare occasion to enjoy these Tuscan wines together...

By John Stimpfig Last updated 8 February 17
Star Producer Focus: Smith Haut Lafitte and Torres

Inside the tasting classes at Decanter's Shanghai Encounter...

By John Stimpfig Last updated 8 February 17
Comment: Should you match the wine to the people?

John Stimpfig on trying to avoid the quagmire...

By John Stimpfig Last updated 25 December 16
Chile’s terroir needs more recognition says Chief Winemaker at Errazuriz

By John Stimpfig Last updated 8 November 16
Philipponnat, Clos des Goisses, Champagne, France 2007

John Stimpfig reports on this impressive Champagne...

By John Stimpfig Published 14 October 16
Four new trends in California winemaking

The latest in California...

By John Stimpfig Published 10 October 16

Jackson Family’s Banke eyes Australia, Italy & English wine

Chairman Barbara Banke is in the mood for deals...

By John Stimpfig Published 5 October 16
Marlborough 2015 harvest worsens Sauvignon Blanc ‘squeeze’

The reduced 2015 crop in New Zealand has exacerbated the on-going squeeze of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc grapes, says Cloudy Bay Estate Director Ian Morden.

By John Stimpfig Last updated 4 October 16
What’s new in California wine…?

The latest trends in California wine...

By John Stimpfig Last updated 30 September 16
Chablis prices to rise as weather hits 2016 vintage

A major shortfall looms in Chablis, says expert...

By John Stimpfig Last updated 5 July 16
Ao Yun – Moët Hennessy and China’s Magical High Wire Wine

'There's no manual. It's a great adventure...'

By John Stimpfig Last updated 29 June 16
Denis Dubourdieu honoured at Decanter Man of the Year lunch

By John Stimpfig Published 23 June 16

First taste: Six wines to try from Rhone, Languedoc and Loire

By John Stimpfig Last updated 22 June 16
Bitesize guide to Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

By John Stimpfig Last updated 3 June 16
Collectors’ news

Liquid gold

By John Stimpfig Last updated 24 May 16
Bordeaux 2015 vintage: How it compares to others

By John Stimpfig Last updated 8 April 16
Prowein 2016: Inside a wine trade show

Decanter's John Stimpfig reports from inside this wine show juggernaut

By John Stimpfig Last updated 16 March 16
Rare Sherry Versos 1891 released at £8,000 per bottle

John Stimpfig was lucky enough to taste it...

By John Stimpfig Published 25 February 16

Rothschild Champagne creates new fizz exclusively for the Ritz

Champagne Barons de Rothschild will produce bespoke Champagnes for the Ritz in London.

By John Stimpfig Last updated 9 February 16
An unlikely encounter with an Austrian in Australia – Salomon wines

Decanter content director John Stimpfig catches up with Bertold Salomon at the Australia Day Tasting in London and finds five wines to recommend...

By John Stimpfig Published 27 January 16
Great Cabernets of the World: Decanter tasting

By John Stimpfig Last updated 8 January 16
Bordeaux 2014: Where is it in the vintage ratings?

By John Stimpfig Last updated 22 December 15
Dinner with Maison Louis Jadot

By John Stimpfig Last updated 29 November 15
Cos d’Estournel masterclass offers taste of 2010, 1996, 1986

By John Stimpfig Last updated 12 November 15