Caspar Auchterlonie would have been 46 today

 

Caspar Auchterlonie: 28.12.1967-10.4.2012

Serendipity perhaps? 

Yesterday as I was sorting through some images taken during 2007 I came across this shot of Caspar Auchterlonie, which I took at the Circle of Wine Writers' Christmas Party in early December 2007. I hadn't got round to labelling these photos, they still had just their image codes so I had little idea of what I would find. Completely by chance I came across this photo of Caspar, who sadly died at the ridiculously young age of 44 in April 2012. See the tribute by Chris Losh, editor of imbibe here.

Having decided that I wanted to post the photo of Caspar today, I searched on Google to check when he died and discovered to my amazement that 28th December was his birthday – he would have been 46 today.

Fittingly, as I post this, I have a glass of Waitrose's very fine Lustau Dry Oloroso Solera Reserva to hand and lip. Cheers Caspar!   

     

Caspar Auchterlonie: Funeral arrangements 24th April

Caspar’s funeral is on Tuesday 24^th April 2012 at 2pm at Wandsworth Cemetery, Magdelene Road, London SW18.


Anyone wishing to make a donation to Caspar's favourite charity should opt for The Retired Greyhound Trust. 

Caspar Auchterlonie: 28 December 1967–10th April 2012

Caspar Auchterlonie

Very shocked and sorry to hear of the death yesterday of writer and wine judge Caspar Auchterlonie at the young age of 44. Although I knew that he had some health problems including at least one operation, I was very shocked to hear this very sad news. 

Caspar was full of life and good humour and had established the Own Label Awards. Here is a profile of Caspar. My thoughts are with his family.  


Joe Wadsack's memories and appreciation of Caspar here.