Steven Spurrier died on March 9th
The wine expert and organiser of the notorious “Judgment of Paris” was 79
SHOWDOWNS BETWEEN France and England are two a penny. Between France and California they are rare. But add an Englishman into the mix—even a charming, sprightly, upper-class one with exquisite manners, kingfisher-blue dinner jackets and handmade shoes—and the scene may change dramatically.
This article appeared in the Obituary section of the print edition under the headline “An Englishman in Paris”
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