
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 beyond Italy - Ask Decanter
Where can you find Nebbiolo made in countries other than Italy...?
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Wine Legend: Nino Negri, 5 Stelle Sfursat 2001
'A wine of intensity and power...'
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Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux: Tasting the 2017s
The last three vintages have seen a stylistic change...
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Best Piedmont wines: Latest-release Barolo & Barbaresco
The top-scorers...
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Barolo Riserva 2013: 'Some first-rate wines'
Are the 2013 Riservas worth buying?
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Burgundy premier cru vs grand cru vineyards - Ask Decanter
What are the official differences?
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Barolo 2015: Vintage report and 89 wines rated
An ideal vintage to drink in the next decade...
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Barbaresco 2016 & Riserva 2014: Latest releases
Wines worth waiting for...
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Wine Legend: Nederburg Cabernet Sauvignon 1974
'An elegant wine...'
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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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Beaulieu Vineyard: Profile and tasting notes
One of California's oldest wineries...
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Wine Legend: R López de Heredia, Viña Tondonia Blanco 1964
A wine with 'brilliant focus and balance...'
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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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Wine Legend: The Eyrie Vineyards, South Block Reserve Pinot Noir 1975
'A wine one wants to return to again and again...’
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Stephen Brook's top scoring fine wines of 2018
His end of year highlights...
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Wine Legend: Szepsy, Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos 1999
What makes this a wine legend...?
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Wine Legend: Louis Roederer, Cristal 1959
What makes this a wine legend?...
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Why Graci Arcurìa is a Sicilian red to watch
Cellarworthy reds from Etna...
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Wine Legend: Sandeman Vintage Port 1945
Why it makes our hall of fame...
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Top Barolo 2008 wines: Panel tasting results
Five wines rated 'outstanding' by our judges...