I’d been looking forward to yesterday, as I was due to be in Edinburgh tasting the Italian portolio from Hallgarten Druitt’s portfolio. It was to be conducted by Jan Critchley-Salmonson MW who was conducting his first tasting for over 30 years. Sadly, however, Jan passed away yesterday morning after a long illness.
I’ve only known Jan for a few years, but in the few times we have had the opportunity to chat, he gave me an incredible insight into how the wine trade used to be when he started and how it has changed over the years.
He was a charming man, with an incredible palate, particularly for Bordeaux, he was not only respected professionally, but universally liked throughout the Scottish wine trade. He will be sorely missed.
I’ve only known Jan for a few years, but in the few times we have had the opportunity to chat, he gave me an incredible insight into how the wine trade used to be when he started and how it has changed over the years.
He was a charming man, with an incredible palate, particularly for Bordeaux, he was not only respected professionally, but universally liked throughout the Scottish wine trade. He will be sorely missed.
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