Bill Blatch, who passed away at 76, was a significant figure in the Bordeaux wine trade for 40 years, known for his joyful approach to connecting wine makers with enthusiasts globally. He organized the influential Southwold annual tastings and became known as the 'wine whisperer of Bordeaux.' His work, especially with Sauternes, left a lasting legacy, influencing both the UK and US markets. Blatch was characterized by his unpretentiousness, often using plastic bottles for fine wines, and nurturing connections through a lifetime of generosity and conviviality.
"Bill, described as the wine whisperer of Bordeaux, made Sauternes his life, playing a bridge between Bordeaux wine houses and their followers in the UK and US."
"Never pretentious, he had the habit of decanting fine vintages into plastic cola bottles he carried around for the job, most memorably a 1964 Moet."
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