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Suckling's last stand

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16 Jul – See these comments on Forbes.com from a Wine Spectator ex-staff member.

Later that same day from J Suckling himself: 'Thank you for the best wishes! It was fun, but after close to 30 years, I thought it was time to go out on my own and do some other projects in the wonderful world of wine. I'll keep you informed.'

The longest-serving and best-known member of the editorial staff of Wine Spectator has left the employ of Marvin Shanken, the dominant US wine magazine publisher. James Suckling tweeted last night, 'The reports of my retirement...