
Natalie Earl
It was during her time studying for a French and Italian degree that Natalie began her foray into wine: tutoring French in exchange for WSET lessons in her spare time (she now realises who got the better deal!). She moved to the Languedoc after graduating to work for a vineyard tour company, before returning to the UK in 2016 to join the tastings team at Decanter.
She worked across Decanter's panel tastings and wine competitions before becoming awards competition manager, overseeing the competitive and judging elements of the Decanter World Wine Awards, Decanter Asia Wine Awards and Retailer Awards, and completing her WSET Diploma in 2019.
In 2021 she made the shift to the Decanter editorial team, and is now the Regional Editor for France (outside of Bordeaux and Burgundy).
She will always be drawn to the wines of the Languedoc and Roussillon, but her wine tastes are wide-ranging and she can't resist a glass of Manzanilla Sherry or the lure of an obscure grape variety.
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Top Roussillon wines: 15 to discover
15 deliciously southern French wines to try...
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Preview: Tesco’s spring/summer tasting
There are hidden gems and value picks to be found...
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Drinks industry ramps up efforts to raise money in aid of Ukraine crisis
The drinks industry is continuing to offer its support in various ways
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DWWA judge profile: Bérenger Piras
Bérenger Piras is the Head Buyer of the leading French online wine retailer VINATIS.
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DWWA judge profile: Olga Crawford MW
Olga Crawford MW is currently an independent wine business consultant and a wine buyer for Naked Wines US, where she works with over 100 winemakers worldwide.
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White wines for autumn: 12 to try
Explore rich and full bodied, or skin contact, whites for autumn...
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Beyond Champagne: French Crémant to try
Try something new this Christmas...
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Wine to 5: Wendy Gedney, wine tour guide and educator
A wine educator and an expert on the wines of the region, Wendy lives in the Minervois.
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Top supermarket sparkling for Christmas
From Champagne to Prosecco, via a host of other effervescent sips such as Crémant, Cava, English sparkling and Cap Classique, the UK's supermarkets are well-stocked for all of your Christmas bubble needs. Find below a round-up of the best value fizzes from UK supermarkets...
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The best non-vintage Champagnes to buy
Our list of the best NV Champagnes you can buy...
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Wine to 5: Mags Janjo, importer, educator and consultant
Decanter speaks to Mags Janjo to discover more about his life as a wine professional. The job comes with some perks but also hard work and unexpected challenges.
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12 alternatives to Châteauneuf-du-Pape
If you love Châteauneuf-du-Pape's style but not the cost, read on as Decanter's Tasting team recommend 12 muscular alternatives worth trying...
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What does ‘vintage’ mean? – Ask Decanter
Although it can cause confusion, the meaning of the term 'vintage' is actually very simple. A wine's vintage simply tells you which year the grapes were picked.
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Loire Sauvignon Blanc under £25
Decanter's experts pick out 10 value Loire Sauvignon Blancs to try...
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Bouchard Finlayson: tasting new releases
Tasting new releases across the Bouchard Finlayson range...
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Wine retailer launches limited edition Burgundy to raise money for Hospitality Action
Chambolle Musigny sales to help UK hospitality charity...
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Loire Valley Chenin Blanc: a style guide
Here is a style guide to the many different styles of Loire Chenin Blanc, what to expect and which ones to try.
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Cru Beaujolais: 20 great alternatives to red Burgundy this Christmas
Natalie Earl explores why it is worth adding cru Beaujolais to your Christmas wine list this year...
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DWWA judge profile: Leonid Fadeev
Leonid Fadeev works at Cote Rocheuse as Executive Director, steadfastly developing the company whilst continuing his wine education, working towards the Master of Wine qualification.
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DWWA judge profile: Maurizio Broggi
Maurizio Broggi works at the Wine Scholar Guild as Education Director for Italy, developing the Italian Wine Scholar programme.
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DWWA judge profile: Marc Almert
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DWWA judge profile: Tim Sykes
Tim Sykes is a member of the Wine Society buyers team, and is responsible for buying Bordeaux, Beaujolais and Sherry.
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DWWA judge profile: Martin Tickle
Martin Tickle is the Fine Wine Buyer for Jeroboams Wine Merchants, with a particular focus on the wines of Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Champagne.
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DWWA judge profile: Peter Ranscombe
Peter Ranscombe is a journalist, copywriter and novelist. He is also the wine columnist and drinks blogger for Scottish Field magazine.
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