Sylvia Wu
Sylvia Wu is Decanter's Regional Editor for Asia and Northern & Eastern Europe. She also works as the Editor of Decanter China platforms, overseeing Decanter’s China-focused editorial operation. Trained as a journalist at Beijing Foreign Studies University and the University of Leicester, Sylvia is fluent in English, Japanese and Mandarin.
After a career in advertising, she began her journey in wine with Decanter in 2012. A former non-drinker, she was immediately drawn to the astonishingly complex yet fascinating world of wine.
Now Decanter’s ‘Discovery’ Regional Editor, Sylvia is passionate about uncovering lesser-known stories beyond the classic regions and unearthing hidden gems in the wine world, while continuing to deliver Decanter’s editorial content to the Chinese-speaking wine community. She has completed her studies towards the WSET Diploma and Sake Level 3, and is a WSET-qualified educator.
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Spot the fruity sake – a wine lover’s guideLove sake’s fruitier side but less keen on rich umami and soy-like savouriness? These are the styles to look for…
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Polish wine: Five things to know – and 17 wines to tryAfter a turbulent history, the nation’s small but fast-growing cool-climate wine scene is finding its feet.
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Single-vineyard Tokaji Aszús: A preview of Royal Tokaji’s 2019 winesA vintage that almost didn't happen...
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The smart buyer's guide to... SakeGet to know your Ginjo from your Junmai...
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Prestige cuvées, but not Champagne – the super premium end of English sparkling winesAre English prestige cuvées worth prices that rival the top end of Champagne?
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Top picks from Morrisons: A guide to its best winesOur latest selection of wines from Morrisons...
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Japanese wine for sushi, why not?Fatty salmon sashimi, iron-rich tuna nigiri, cucumber maki, fish roe gunkan… these are the takeaways I crave most when temperatures hit 30°C. And what better to pair them with than a crisp and mineral bottle of Japanese wine? Here are some fun facts and six wines to try.
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English still wines – any good? The ultimate guide to choosing your first bottleOur English wine experts share their top tips on grapes, regions and vintages when choosing your first bottle of English still wine.
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Yamanashi: The complete guide to Japan's leading wine region and six wines to tryWines from the foot of Mt Fuji...
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Chinese New Year in London: Top restaurants for wine loversExplore our selection of restaurants with special events and menus...
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Wines of the Year 2025: Rest of the WorldThe best from the wider world of wine...
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Sake: A beginner’s guide and top recommendationsLearn about sake and see our top picks...
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Best English and Welsh wines to tryStock up with some top-scoring sparkling and still wines...
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What are lees in wine?Lees can have a big influence...
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Sake and food pairing – A beginner’s guideTop sake and food matching tips...
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Chinese food and wine pairing ideasFrom dim sum to crispy duck, we've got you covered...
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Wu Xiuyong: Decanter Rising Star 2025Meet the winner of Decanter's Rising Star award 2025...
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Regional profile: Six of Hampshire’s finest sparkling wines to tryA fruitful, green and pleasant land...
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Jackson Family Wines unveils its first English wine: A Decanter previewThe inaugural Marbury Chardonnay 2023 will be released in mid-June...
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Does a wine bottle punt mean better quality?Is an indented bottom desirable – in your wine bottle..?
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Peking duck and wine pairingWhy you shouldn't go for Pinot Noir...
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Emma Rice: The Winemaker’s Reserve – a Decanter reviewA topsy-turvy pair...
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Japanese Koshu: History and top wines worth seeking outLow in alcohol, crisp and delicate, Koshu certainly ticks a lot of boxes...
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A drink with… Inventor Michael Pritchard MBEMichael Pritchard on a creation which accelerates the wine ageing process...
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