
Peter Liem
Liem is an American wine writer and author of ChampagneGuide.net, an award-winning online guide to the wines and wine producers of Champagne.
Following nearly a decade in the wine trade, he was a senior editor, critic and tasting director for Wine & Spirits magazine. His writings on Champagne, Sherry and other wines have appeared in publications such as The World of Fine Wine, Decanter, The Art of Eating and The San Francisco Chronicle.
Together with Jesús Barquín he authored Sherry, Manzanilla & Montilla, an introduction to the wines of Andalucia, and he hosts Sherryfest, one of the world’s largest sherry events, together with Rosemary Gray. He has also partnered with Daniel Johnnes of La Paulée de New York to create La Fête du Champagne, the largest Champagne event in the United States.
His most recent book, Champagne, was published in October 2017. It has been awarded a James Beard Award, as well as the André Simon Book Award and an IACP Book Award.
Liem divides his time between New York City and the Champagne region of France, and can frequently be found in Sherry country as well.
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Vintage rosé Champagne: panel tasting results
The results from a 28-wine panel tasting...
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Champagne Lanson Noble vertical: 1979 – 2012
A historic tasting of Noble Cuvée now with a new identity as well as a new name, Noble Champagne
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First taste masterclass: Billecart-Salmon’s Elisabeth Salmon Rosé 2008
A Decanter Virtual Masterclass with Billecart-Salmon rosé Champagne
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Champagne Lanson Vintage Collection vertical: 1961 – 2004
All of the wines appeared vibrant, energetic and even youthful...
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Why is there no red Champagne? – ask Decanter
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Cristal Vinothèque: The ultimate luxury fizz?
Undeniably terrific Champagnes, and worth tracking down...
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Champagne: Magnum Vs Bottle: Panel Tasting Results
Who could argue? All wines, Champagne included, age better in and taste nicer from a larger bottle, correct? Peter Liem sets the scene for a fascinating, and highly enjoyable, two-tier tasting...
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Grower Champagne: Marc Hébrart
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Producer profile: Roses de Jeanne
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Grower Champagne: Chartogne-Taillet
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Grower Champagne: 10 estates to know
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10 top grower Champagnes to try
Champagne resident and expert Peter Liem picks out 10 top grower Champagnes to try...
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Biodynamics in Champagne – Ask Decanter
Which house explored it first...?
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Producer profile: Tarlant
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Permitted Champagne grapes – Ask Decanter
What are the lesser known permitted grapes...?
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