Simon McMurtrie

Simon McMurtrie recently stepped down from our Board of Trustees, having chaired it since 2020. Read more about his life in education and the challenges he saw us through - most notably the Covid-19 pandemic - in this The Drinks Business interview. bit.ly/4pPyCEQ

I’m fundraising for Robes’ valuable work with those without a home. Check out my @JustGiving page and please donate if you can. Thank you! #JustGiving justgiving.com/page/mark-oakl…

Congratulations Meg Bernhard for receiving the 2024 Spurrier-Winiarski Wine Writer-in-Residence Award at UC Davis, named in honour of Steven Spurrier (our founder) and Warren Winiarski. See the article here: loom.ly/MY8yzXc

Looking forward to presiding and preaching at my first Christmas morning @Southwarkcathed - 9am and 11am - wishing you a very happy and peaceful Christmas

Thank you ⁦@fifiglover⁩ for listening so carefully! Happy Christmas podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/off…

Steven Spurrier shaped wine education with his famous 1970s course in Paris. We're proud to publish the revised edition of his approachable course to understanding and enjoying wine. Limited to 500 numbered copies Pre-order now: loom.ly/LIWrvaU

Introducing four of the world’s wittiest, most incisive and knowledgeable wine writers, covering everything from building a wine library to the joys of Picpoul de Pinet. @HenryGJeffreys @PlanetVictoria @londonvino @amelias_wine Read them on Vinosity now: loom.ly/hGMUWSg

A message from Bride Valley Vineyard and the Spurrier family...

Bella, Christian and Kate should be immensely proud for how they have enhanced and then extended Steven’s legacy. They pass on the stunning vineyard and excellent wines to exciting and committed new owners. Cheers!

It is announced today that I have been appointed Dean of Southwark. To be entrusted with this ministry makes my heart very grateful and a little daunted.

Mark, this is the most excellent news. @SouthwarkCofE and @cityoflondon are very lucky to have you as the new Dean of Southwark. @VintnersCompany is also lucky to have their chaplain even more local once again. Many congratulations.

Remembering Jean-Michel Cazes, a life that shaped Bordeaux and beyond @AdamLechmere academieduvinlibrary.com/from-bordeaux-… @lynch_bages @janeansonwine

It has taken me a few hours to want to write this, but what a huge loss for Bordeaux, and how lucky we were to have known Jean-Michel Cazes. 🖤

I was very honoured to be given the Lanfranc Award for Education and Scholarship by the Archbishop of Canterbury today for contributing to understanding the relationship between faith and poetry. Some amazing recipients. archbishopofcanterbury.org/news/news-and-…

I have never experienced New York quite like this… virg.in/UWN9 @VirginExpGifts @EdgeNYC

Today, HC @BusingyeJohns addressed the All-Party Parliamentary Group on War Crimes. The cross-party group comprises members of the Lords & Commons; their focus is the suspects accused of heinous crimes during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, who remain free in the UK. 📄👇

Today marks the 47th anniversary of the Judgement of Paris. Discover more about the momentous event in Steven's memoir, Steven Spurrier - A Life in Wine: loom.ly/6QOu5tw

Exciting news! Enjoy a 20%* discount on most of our books for a limited time only. Simply enter the promo code MAY20 at checkout to unlock this great deal. The offer will only be available until 26th May, so make sure to take advantage of it while you can: academieduvinlibrary.com

It was a pleasure to speak @ChathamHouse today. There are no quick fixes in development, and the UK is in it for the long haul. The final prize is greater partnership and prosperity. #UKDev Read my full speech here: gov.uk/government/spe…