
Natalie Earl
Natalie is Decanter's France editor, commissioning and writing content on French wines (excluding Bordeaux) across print and digital. She writes Decanter's coverage of Languedoc wines, as well as a monthly magazine column, The Ethical Drinker, which unpicks the thorny topic of sustainability in wine.
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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DWWA judge profile: Tim SykesTim 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 TickleMartin 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 RanscombePeter Ranscombe is a journalist, copywriter and novelist. He is also the wine columnist and drinks blogger for Scottish Field magazine.
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DWWA judge profile: Adam WallsAdam Walls is a judge at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) and a wine buyer for Wine Selectors, Australia.
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DWWA judge profile: Alastair EnglandAlastair England is wine director for Zuma USA and is based out of their Miami location.
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Meet the winner of the UK Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2020Paul Fauvel, head sommelier at The Lanesborough in London, has been named the winner of the UK Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2020.
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Wines to serve with nut roast – and other vegetarian optionsWhat to serve with nut roast, vegetarian wellington and more...
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DAWA vice-chair: Poh Tiong Ch’ngA lawyer by training, Poh Tiong Ch'ng published the world’s first Chinese Bordeaux Guide in 2000.
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DAWA judge profile: João Pires MSJoão Pires MS, Director of Wine at Melco Resorts & Entertainment in Macao, is a judge at the Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2019
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DWWA judge profile: Jane MacQuittyJane MacQuitty is a wine writer, author, judge and commentator.
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DWWA judge profile: Hamish AndersonHamish Anderson is a journalist and CEO of Tate Catering, whose wine lists have won numerous awards.
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DAWA judge profile: David ShoemakerGlobal Director of Hotels and On Premise for Treasury Wine Estates in Shanghai, David Shoemaker is a judge at the Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2019
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DAWA judge profile: Mathieu GaignonWith a wealth of experience in Michelin starred hospitality and some of the world's most famous restaurants, Mathieu Gaignon is a judge at the Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2019
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DAWA judge profile: Yvonne CheungDirector of Wine for Hong Kong based Swire Hotels and Restaurants, Yvonne Cheung is a judge at the Decanter Asia Awards 2019
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DAWA judge profile: Bhatia DheerajBhatia Dheeraj, Head Sommlier at Merivale Group in Sydney, is a judge at the Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2019
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DWWA judge profile: Eric Zwiebel MS
Eric Zwiebel MS is Cellar Master at Summer Lodge Country House Hotel in Dorset.
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DAWA judge profile: Gerald LuVice-President of the Sommelier Association of Singapore, Gerald Lu, is a judge at the 2019 Decanter Asia Wine Awards
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DAWA judge profile: Ronald KhooRonald Khoo, a wine buyer for Cathay Pacific airlines, joins the Decanter Asia Wine Awards as a new judge for 2019.
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DAWA judge profile: Leon LiangLeon Liang is a wine educator and founder of wine education company Grapea Institute.
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DAWA judge profile: Mathias Camilleri MSMathias Camilleri MS, who recently moved across to the wine department at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, is a judge at the Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2019
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DAWA judge profile: Jacky LukHead Sommelier at Forum Restaurant Hong Kong, Jacky Luk is a new judge at the Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2019
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DAWA judge profile: Derek LiAward winning sommelier for JIA Group Derek Li is a judge at the Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2019
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DAWA judge profile: Boon HengFrench and German wine specialist and founder of Wein & Vin Boon Heng, is a judge at the Decanter Asia Wine Awards
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DAWA judge profile: Cassidy Dart MWCassidy Dart MW, the fifth South African to pass the Master of Wine qualification, is a judge at the Decanter Asia Wine Awards
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