
Stephen Brook
Stephen Brook has been a contributing editor to Decanter since 1996 and has won a clutch of awards for his writing on wine. The author of more than 30 books, his works include Complete Bordeaux, now the definitive study of the region and in its third edition, and The Wines of California, which won three awards. His most recently published book is The Wines of Austria. Brook also fully revised the last two editions of Hugh Johnson’s Wine Companion, and he writes for magazines in many countries.
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Assessing the ageing potential of Austrian Grüner Veltliner
Are old bottles better? Stephen Brook assesses...
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Austrian indigenous grape: Roter Veltliner
Five wines from this ancient grape variety...
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Tor Kenward: growing with the Napa Valley
A 40-year career and five recent releases…
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Austrian indigenous grape: Zierfandler
Five wines from this lesser-known variety...
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Austrian Grüner Veltliner: top wines from 2019, 2020 and 2021
Austria's signature white grape is flying high...
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Au Bon Climat: living on after Jim Clendenen
10 new and mature vintages…
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Stephen Brook: ‘It is astonishing how rapidly changes can take place in the Bordeaux region’
Stephen Brook reflects on recent changes in Bordeaux...
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Piedmont wine vintage guide
A summary of Piedmont vintages from 2019 back to 1990, written by Decanter contributing editor Stephen Brook, including vintage ratings and whether to drink now or keep in your cellar.
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Bryant Family Vineyard: tasting these elusive Napa Cabernets
New 2019 wines and mature vinatges…
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A drink with… Napa Valley’s Ray Signorello
New changes and new releases since the 2017 fires…
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Domäne Wachau: producer profile
Nine wines tasted from this high-achieving Austrian cooperative...
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Bibi Graetz Testamatta: 2000-2019 vertical
14 vintages of Testamatta tasted, from inaugural 2000 vintage to the latest release, 2019...
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West Sonoma Coast and top Pinots and Chardonnays to try
The 29 wineries and growers in the western reaches of California’s vast Sonoma Coast AVA are soon to be recognised with their own appellation. Stephen Brook looks at what makes the region unique and recommends 14 top West Sonoma Coast Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs to try.
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Tasting Cain: a vertical from this Napa mountain Cabernet estate
Winemaker Chris Howell on Cain Five, Concept and Cuvée…
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Dominique Lafon: most gifted Burgundy wine producer
As happy driving a tractor as wearing his crown of being probably the most gifted white burgundy producer, Dominique Lafon talks to STEPHEN BROOK
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Schloss Gobelsburg: Tasting five decades of Heiligenstein Riesling
Tastng Schloss Gobelsburg's most esteemed Riesling from Zobinger Heiligenstein
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Progressive Bordeaux: 20 Fronsac wines worth seeking out
For quality and affordability, Fronsac deserves your attention...
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Sauternes: Five vintages to drink now
Make the most of the sumptuous delights of Sauternes...
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Barolo 2013: 133 wines tasted
The 2013 vintage was very strong for Barolo despite variable conditions across the region, and while the wines continue to evolve, most are drinking extremely well now. Stephen Brook reports on his tasting of 133 wines.
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Barbaresco 2017 & Barbaresco Riserva 2015: Full report
5-star vintages tasted by Stephen Brook...
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Barbaresco 2016 & Riserva 2014: Latest releases
Wines worth waiting for...
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Barolo Riserva 2013: ‘Some first-rate wines’
Are the 2013 Riservas worth buying?
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The Decanter interview: Peter Vinding-Diers
He helped to shape some of the world’s most renowned estates...
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Bibi Graetz Colore: celebrating 20 vintages
A rare vertical of this sought-after Tuscan wine...
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