
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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Californian Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 panel tasting results
The freshness that characterised this vintage on release is still evident...
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Burgundy: Premier cru status, grand cru quality
Stephen Brook assesses the promotion prospects of the seven most likely premier cru candidates...
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Premium Californian Chardonnay: Panel tasting results
54 Californian Chardonnays tasted. Which came out on top?
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Pomerol 2010: panel tasting results
This tasting naturally invited comparisons with the 2009 vintage...
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Best Chardonnays outside Burgundy
Decanter experts give their verdict, tasting notes and drinking windows on Outstanding wines Chardonnays from outside Burgundy.
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Wine Legend: Domaine Leroy, Richebourg 1999
This domaine is among the very greatest properties in Burgundy....
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Top scoring whites, Burgundy 2015
See which wines impressed our experts the most...
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Barolo 2013: Top wines and vintage review
Stephen Brook's vintage report and top wines...
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Barbaresco 2014: Top wines and vintage review
Stephen Brooks recommends four Barbarescos from a tricky vintage...
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Brunello 2013 vintage: A sneak preview
Stephen Brook gives you a head-start on the vintage...
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Yes, you can taste salt in wine – ask Decanter
Salt in wine? What are wine experts referring to?
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Burgundy 2014 vintage overview
Stephen Brook and Gerard Basset OBE MW MS offer their summary of the Burgundy 2014 vintage growing season and their first view of the wines.
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Tenuta San Leonardo profile and wine ratings
Discover a Trentino trailblazer and see wines spanning three decades...
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Nine top value red Beaune wines
Stephen Brook explains why Beaune can offer such good value Burgundy, and picks nine top red Beaune wines to try...
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Wine Legend: Torres, Gran Coronas Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 1970
What makes it a wine legend...
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Five Bordeaux 2014 to buy for the cellar
Five Bordeaux 2014 wines to buy for your fine wine cellar.
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Dry Alsace Riesling: Expert’s Choice
Dry Alsace Riesling, Dry Alsace Riesling scores, Dry Alsace Riesling recommendations, best Dry Alsace Riesling, top Dry Alsace Riesling
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How does 2010 white Burgundy taste today?
A problematic vintage but some excellent wines...
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Stephen Brook’s top Serralunga Barolo wines
Stephen Brook gives his verdict, tasting notes and drinking windows on top Barolos from Serralunga.
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Riding Napa’s Silverado Trail: 10 wineries to visit
Start planning your Napa road trip, with 10 wine stops...
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Behind the wine label: 10 Bordeaux châteaux labels
Stephen Brook delves into the fascinating history of 10 of the most recognisable labels from Bordeaux châteaux
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Alsace: Top Riesling terroirs
The varied grands crus of Alsace produce sublime Rieslings – if you know where to look. Stephen Brook takes you on a tour of the best sites from south to north and recommends some stellar bottles to buy…
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Best value Burgundy 2014 – Stephen Brook
Stephen Brook picks out some of his best value Burgundy 2014 wines...
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Piedmont new releases: Full report
Read Stephen's reports on the latest releases from Barolo, Barbaresco and Roero, including over 170 tasting notes...
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