We drank some bottles tonight in his memory. I am not sure I ever heard anybody saying anything negative about Steven, but I am absolutely sure I never heard him say anything negative about anybody!
Steven Spurrier
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Happy, lovely wines, Jasper. The best way to remember good, genuine people with masses of integrity. I was really chuffed that he asked me to 'consult' on his beloved Bride Valley project and I got to know him and his daughter, Kate, who was very much involved in the early days. A very big gap has been left to fill in the world of wine. So sad that he didn't make his 80th birthday, as there would have been some tremendous wines waiting in the wings, ready to show their true colours.
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Wow - is the word!
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The shop was certainly an extraordinary place. One of the members of staff from those days is currently a Justice of the UK Supreme Court.
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Can you reveal who Spenser?
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As a student, George Leggatt did a stage at Caves de la Madeleine during his "gap year" (as it wasn't called in those days)
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Thank you Spenser! The crossover of law and wine is my trivia sweet spot!
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I am currently writing a review of Matt Walls's Rhône book and it caused me to reminisce (in the article) about Chave back in the 1980s. I paid £12.75 for my first Chave Hermitage, though I can only find evidence to support a later purchase for £14. Excuse the digression.
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I can't think of a better epitaph.
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I didn’t know the man, though certainly saw him at many tastings. By coincidence perhaps, but this popped up in my YouTube tsundoku pile last week.
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Thank you Mark. A charming man.
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Thanks from me too Mark. Very interesting video
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I noticed on Twitter that Stephen's memorial service was held on 19th. Jan. Adam Lechmere has penned an admirably readable article in World of Fine Wine.
Thanks for posting that, Mark. It was a fine occasion, a celebration of a wonderful life.
Though I did nearly disgrace by chortling in church having misread a Gaelic Blessing by Rutter (as referenced by Adam in his piece) as Garlic Dressing by Butter.
Though I did nearly disgrace by chortling in church having misread a Gaelic Blessing by Rutter (as referenced by Adam in his piece) as Garlic Dressing by Butter.