
William Kelley
William Kelley is a wine critic who specialises in Burgundy and the US. He became Decanter’s North America correspondent in 2015 and also reviewed the 2015/2016 Burgundy vintages.
In addition, he has contributed to other publications such as Noble Rot and he currently reviews Burgundy, California and Washington State wines for The Wine Advocate.
In 2016 and 2017 he was shortlisted for the Emerging Wine Writer of the Year Award.
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Top scoring Chablis 2016 wines
The top scorers...
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Top 10 True Sonoma Coast WinesThe True Sonoma Coast is famed for it's striking landscapes and pioneer spirit.
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California 2015 wines ‘scarce but promising’, say producersBy William Kelley Last updated
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Six Sonoma Coast producers to watchMore and more winemakers in the True Sonoma Coast are exploring the parameters of the possible.
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California vineyards for saleAugust has already witnessed a slew of significant vineyard purchases in California wine country...
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Has a heatwave dented the California 2017 harvest?William Kelley speaks to the winemakers to find out...
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Obituary: Napa consultant Denis MalbecBy William Kelley Last updated
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Inside the Mondavi 50th anniversary dinnerBy William Kelley Last updated
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Obituary: Donn ChappelletDon Chappellet, pioneering Pritchard Hill vintner and founder of Chappellet Vineyards, has died, aged 84.
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Can Californian Cabernet improve with age?Can Californian Cabernet Sauvignon improve with age?
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Freak hail storm hits Napa Valley vineyardsHail stones the size of walnuts...
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William Kelley’s top 10 American fine wines of 2015By William Kelley Last updated
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Top value red Burgundy 2016Where the value is...
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Top value white Burgundy 2016Top value picks...
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Burgundy 2016: Full en primeur reportWhere to look for quality and quantity...
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American Rhône by Patrick J. Comiskey: Book reviewRead William Kelley's review of American Rhône by Patrick J. Comiskey - 'an important addition to North American wine literature'...
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I Taste Red by Jamie Goode: Book ReviewWilliam Kelley recommends I Taste Red by Jamie Goode...
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Top Oregon Pinot Noir wines – William KelleyWilliam Kelley tastes more than 80 Oregon Pinots...
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Five Californian vineyards to knowBy William Kelley Last updated
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California grape varieties: Why site mattersWinemakers understanding the importance of site...
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California rosé wine renaissance – and the ones to tryWilliam Kelley on the re-making of California rosé...
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10 top Napa Valley wineries to visitWhether you're visiting California for the Super Bowl or planning a wine road trip, William Kelley offers up 10 Napa Valley wineries to visit...
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Producer profile: UlyssesWilliam Kelley is one of the first people to get a look inside Ulysses, the new Christian Moueix Napa Valley venture...
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Louis Jadot buys historic Burgundy estate Prieur-BrunetJadot adds more prime Burgundy vines to its collection...
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