
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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Nebbiolo Prima 2019 and 2020: Producer focusBrook's top Barolo and Barbaresco picks
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Jean-Nicolas Méo – A Decanter interviewOnce a career as a Parisian banker beckoned. Now Jean-Nicolas Méo is as firmly rooted to his winemaking future as his family’s Vosne-Romanée vines. stephen brook meets him
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Paolo de Marchi: Pride of place of ChiantiPaolo de Marchi believes Chianti should express its origins. If that means vintage variation and a paler than popular hue, so be it, the Isole e Olena owner tells Stephen Brook��
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Chianti and Brunello: A ComparisonBy Stephen Brook Last updated
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A home for Syrah wineSyrah is becoming synonymous with Washington, as winemakers discover the perfect environment for the Rhône varietal, writes STEPHEN BROOK
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Sauternes 2002 & 2003These two great recent vintages – the underrated elegant 2002 and the powerful, rich 2003 – have been somewhat overlooked. STEPHEN BROOK explains why
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Dr Richard Smart – Treasure IslandBy Stephen Brook Last updated
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Valdarno: Tuscany off the beaten trackDiverting from the usual wine routes in Tuscany, Stephen Brook finds a warm welcome in a low-key region that is home to some high-profile names. He introduces an area that may be unfamiliar to many Chianti lovers, and recommends wines from four of its top producers
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Wine Legend: Martinelli, Jackass Hill Zinfandel 1994Why this wine joins the other Wine Legends...
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Ernst Loosen Interview: Decanter Man of the YearBy Stephen Brook Last updated
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Vosne-RomanéeBy Stephen Brook Last updated
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Chuck Wagner InterviewBy Stephen Brook Last updated
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Santa Barbara: Ghetto BlastersBy Stephen Brook Last updated
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German Riesling: Vintage Report 2003Extreme weather made 2003 an exceptional year for those German Riesling producers who could best adapt to the challenging conditions. STEPHEN BROOK reports on a must-buy year.
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Denis Dubourdieu – Decanter interviewBy Stephen Brook Last updated
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Burgundy’s Village wine: Plotting A Route Through The VillagesBy Stephen Brook Last updated
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Salon SecretsStephen Brook takes a closer look at Salon, the almost mythical Champagne house with a loyal following among those in the know...
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Sensational Californian Syrah
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Côte-Rôtie: King of the RhoneDazzling, intense, less austere than its neighbour Hermitage, Côte-Rôtie produces some of the world's greatest Syrah.
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Savennières Get savvyOne of the Loire's best-kept secrets, Savennières can be dry or sweet and can be aged for 10 years or more, writes STEPHEN BROOK
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Pierre-Henri Gagey, the Forward ThinkerBy Stephen Brook Last updated
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A Margaux wine renaissanceIt has the potential to be magnificent, but has often disappointed. STEPHEN BROOK asks why the wines of Margaux have faltered and is delighted by their comeback
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A South African Brave New WorldWhen STEPHEN BROOK last visited South Africa, its wineries were overhauling their methods to target new export markets. That now achieved, a superior class of wines is starting to emerge.
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Brilliance in BarbarescoSTEPHEN BROOK visits the Barbaresco producers who are busy rewriting the rule book
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