Steven Spurrier | |
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| Born | 5 October 1941 Cambridge, England |
| Died | 9 March 2021 (aged 79) Litton Cheney, Dorset, England |
| Education | Rugby School London School of Economics |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1964–2021 |
| Known for | Organising the Judgment of Paris wine competition |
| Spouse |
Bella Lawson (m. 1968) |
| Children | 2 |
Steven Spurrier (5 October 1941 – 9 March 2021)[1][2] was a British wine expert and merchant who was described as a champion of French wine.[3] Spurrier organised the Paris Wine Tasting of 1976, which unexpectedly elevated the status of California wine and promoted the expansion of wine production in the New World. He was the founder of the Academie du Vin and Christie's Wine Course, in addition to authoring and co-authoring several wine books.[4]
- ^ "Steven Spurrier, "International Wine Academy" Vice Director". International Wine Academy of Roma. 2006. Archived from the original on 14 November 2006.
- ^ "'Great man of wine' Steven Spurrier dies at home". The Drinks Business. 9 March 2021. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
- ^ Robinson, Jancis (27 May 2006). "Steven Spurrier - champion of French wines". Archived from the original on 17 April 2015.
- ^ Taber 2005, pp. I-III