Claim: James Suckling (born September 29, 1958) is an American wine and cigar critic from California who was regarded as one of the world's most influential wine critics, and one of the most experienced critics of vintage cigars.
Evidence: James Suckling (born September 29, 1958) is an American wine and cigar critic and former Senior Editor and European Bureau Chief of Wine Spectator as well as European Editor of Cigar Aficionado. James Cameron Suckling
(1958-09-29) September 29, 1958 (age 62)
Los Angeles, California Suckling is internationally regarded as one of the world's most influential wine critics, and one of the most experienced critics of vintage cigars.