
Simon Woolf
Simon Woolf is a British journalist and writer currently clinging to mainland Europe in Amsterdam. A regular contributor to Decanter magazine, Meininger Wine Business International and World of Fine Wine, Woolf is a critical advocate for organics, biodynamics and natural winemaking, and specialises in the wines of Italy, Austria and Eastern Europe.
He is the founder and editor of The Morning Claret, one of the world’s most respected resources for natural wines.
His first book ‘Amber Revolution’ was published in 2018 to critical acclaim in the New York Times and on JancisRobinson.com.
He was the Roederer International Wine Writer Awards Feature Writer of the Year 2018 and he was a judge at the 2019 Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).
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Lambrusco: Back on the menu plus top wines worth trying
The perfect antidote for Emilia Romagna’s hearty food...
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Croatia guide: wine regions beyond Istria
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Amber champions: Top 30 orange wines
The future's bright...
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Discover Portugal’s talha wines
Simon Woolf meets the producers of this historic style and recommends bottles to try
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Natural wine pioneer Stanko Radikon dies
We have lost a 'giant' of the natural wine movement...
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Decanter travel guide: Friuli, Italy
Friuli is home to rolling hills, picturesque villages and a wealth of boutique wine producers. Simon Woolf shares tips on how best to plan a trip...
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Friuli: Restaurants, hotels and shops
Plan your trip to Friuli with Simon Woolf's pick of the best Friuli restaurants, hotels and shops...
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24 hours in Friuli
Simon Woolf plans a perfect day of food and wine for your 24 hours in Friuli...
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Bordeaux’s wild side: Top biodynamic and organic producers to look for
An increasing number of Bordeaux producers are eschewing chemicals...
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Making a mark in Le Marche
Why this region it is now enjoying better times...
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What is natural wine? – ask Decanter
There's no strict definition...
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Anything but oak: Is Italy’s love affair with ‘barriques’ turning sour?
In-depth report and wines to try...
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Decanter’s orange wine tasting
Thrilling and food-friendly styles...
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Regional profile: Istria
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How to serve orange wine – ask Decanter
Should orange wines be chilled or served a little warmer?
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Amphora wines: The joy of clay
The latest winemaking fad, or is there something more substantial?
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Top rated natural wine – panel tasting results
See what our experts have to say about some of their top rated natural wines...
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Best Amsterdam wine bars and restaurants
The places to visit...
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Can you taste amphora ageing? Ask Decanter
Can you taste that a wine has been aged in amphora when tasting blind...?
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Regional profile: Etna, Sicily
An influx of growers and winemakers over recent decades has meant that the vinous potential of Etna's unique volcanic terroir is finally being fully realised. Exciting times, says Simon Woolf.
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Split to Dubrovnik: Croatia wine tour
Get island hopping...
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Dalmatia, Croatia: Restaurants, hotels and shops
Where to eat, drink and stay...
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What is whole bunch fermentation? Ask Decanter
What does it mean for the wine...?
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Orange wines: it’s time to get in touch
It’s the new colour on the wine spectrum – white wine made as if it were a red...
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