Wondering what others opinions are on Spurrier. I really have a hard time trying to find a place from him.
http://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2013/11/steven-spurrier-the-man-behind-the-judgment-of-paris
Interesting read, Gary. Didn’t realize that he was on the financial edge much of his life. Nor the threats to
the Frenchmen who were tasting in the JudgementInParis.
I read his articles when I come upon them. He comes from the old-line school of British wine criticism and I find
his writings a bit on the stodgy side and don’t often learn much from them.
Tom
I respect Spurrier’s palate, particularly regarding Bordeaux, and read his articles and tasting notes in Decanter with interest. I think about him more as a knowledgeable wine taster and journalist rather than in relation to the Judgment of Paris tasting.