
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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Washington wine: years of living dangerouslyWashington growers live with the constant threat of ferocious weather. In spite of the caprices of the climate, STEPHEN BROOK discovers that great progress is being made
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Costieres De Nimes: A Rising Star
Vineyards were first planted in the Costières de Nîmes during Roman times, but, reports Stephen Brook the region's growers are far from stuck in the past
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The Oregon Trail
Pinot Gris was pioneered in Oregon in 1970 and is now one of the region's most successful white varietals, as STEPHEN BROOK discovers
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Barolo 2015: Vintage report and 89 wines ratedAn ideal vintage to drink in the next decade...
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Wine Legend: Leflaive, Montrachet 1992'A stunner of a wine....'
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Weingut Bründlmayer: producer profileWilli Bründlmayer has been at the helm of this family estate for 40 years...
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Tasting Ceretto’s 2016sStephen Brook tastes the famed estate's delayed 2016 releases...
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Regional profile: St-JulienThis Médoc commune is known and loved for the quality and consistency of its wines...
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Kosher wines beyond IsraelBy Stephen Brook Last updated
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Bordeaux: the ageing processFrom birth through maturity to old age, STEPHEN BROOK investigates the life cycle of red Bordeaux and asks how to know when to open that prized bottle
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Wine Legend: Château Figeac 1949This vintage had a great intensity of flavour...
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Jean-Michel DeissBy Stephen Brook Last updated
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Bordeaux: Right Bank’s PomerolThere’s more to Pomerol than Pétrus. STEPHEN BROOK looks at how a tiny appellation with mythical soil became the darling of the Right Bank, and asks whether it now needs tighter controls
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Château Palmer and its 10 year plansThe classical, ultra-reliable Château Palmer is now headed by two thirtysomethings. How can they improve such a status, asks STEPHEN BROOK
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The Burgundy’s OutsidersThey’re young, ambitious, and they’ve all given up other careers around the world to make Burgundy… STEPHEN BROOK meets The Outsiders
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Jose Manuel Ortega – Decanter interviewBy Stephen Brook Last updated
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PrioratBy Stephen Brook Last updated
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Bill Harlan – Decanter interviewTaking Exception: California’s cult wines aren’t all alcoholic atrocities. Stephen Brook lauds the wines of Bill Harlan, but finds his bank balance severely tested
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Stephan von Neipperg: To The Manor BornStephan von Neipperg’s successful transformation of Canon-la-Gaffelière is symptomatic of the German-born count’s golden touch with Right Bank properties, writes Stephen Brook
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St-Aubin: Is this Burgundy’s Best Value Village?Its vineyards border both Chassagne- and Puligny-Montrachet, yet the best St-Aubins cost a fraction of the price. But, says Stephen brook, you need to know where to look.
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Puligny and Chassagne: The Two MontrachetsBy Stephen Brook Last updated
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Tasting the single-vineyard wines of Pio CesareThe tasting confirms the splendid and consistent quality of the 2016 vintage...
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Austria’s Smart Buys: Kamptal and KremstalBy Stephen Brook Last updated
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Roussillon’s Vineyards: High HopesBy Stephen Brook Last updated