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Burgundy is a fitting monument to the region that is capable of producing, in Parker’s words, “the world's most majestic, glorious, and hedonistic red and white wine.” With the publication of his classic volumes, Bordeaux and The Wines of the Rhône Valley and Provence, together with the several editions of his Wine Buyer’s Guide, Robert M. Parker, Jr., has emerged as America’s most influential and articulate authority on wine. Whether he writes of the fabled French châteaux or of lesser-known growers and producers from around the world, his books have proved invaluable reading for connoisseurs and neophytes alike, for they contain not only hard-headed, frank analysis but an undis...
The first book to chronicle the rise of Robert M. Parker, Jr., the world's most influential and controversial wine critic, who, over the last twenty–five years, has dominated the international wine world and embodied the triumph of American taste. This is the story of how an American lawyer raised on Coca–Cola caused a revolution in the way wines around the globe are made, sold, and talked about. To his legions of fans, Parker is a cross between Julia Child and Ralph Nader –– part enthusiastic sensualist and part consumer crusader. To his many enemies, he is a self–appointed wine judge bent on reducing the meaning of wine to a two–digit number. The man who now rules the world of ...
'The Emperor of Wine' chronicles the rise of Robert Parker, the world's most influential and controversial wine critic, who over the last 25 years had dominated the international wine world.
Are there wines to rival the greatest first-growths of Bordeaux and the grand crus of Burgundy? Robert Parker’s answer is a resounding Yes—they are to be found among the finest wines of the Rhone Valley. With this new edition of Wines of the Rhone Valley, Robert Parker, the world’s most influential wine critic, provides the key to enjoying the winemaking world’s best-kept secret. The area contains the oldest vineyards in France—indeed the heyday of some of the Rhone Valley wines was 2,000 years ago, around the time of the Roman conquest of France. In recent centuries, these wines have been misunderstood and ignored—and consequently undervalued. All of which means that some of the...
Chronicles the rise of Robert M. Parker, Jr., the world¿s most influential and controversial wine critic, who, over the last 25 years, has dominated the international wine world. Parker¿s influential bimonthly newsletter, ¿The Wine Advocate,¿ exerts the single most significant influence on consumers¿ wine-buying habits and trends worldwide. Yet he stands at the center of a heated controversy. Here, McCoy gives readers an authoritative insider¿s view of the eccentric personalities, bitter feuds, controversies, passions, payoffs, and secrets of the wine world, explaining how wine reputations are made, how and why wine critics agree and disagree, and tracking the startling ways wines are judged, promoted, made, and sold today. Photos.
World-renowned Robert Parker’s first ever illustrated book; a guide to 175 of the world’s greatest wine estates, from Australia to United States. Lavishly illustrated with stunning photography, and featuring useful maps, visitor information, and tasting notes on each estate’s best vintages this is your ultimate vintage reference to wine. “The single most influential person in the world of wine” Daily Telegraph
The Independent Consumer's Bi-Monthly Guide to Fine Wine: Every two months Robert Parker Wine Advocate publishes regionally focused reports, which mainly offer wine reviews of new wine releases but we also produce important vintage retrospectives and occasionally, single label verticals and producer profiles. Issue 233 features articles on: USA, California: Napa Valley - Part 1USA, California: Central Coast - Part 2France, Ch�teauneuf du Pape: 2015 & 2016France, Burgundy: 2014 in Bottle - Part TwoJapan: Sake's ClarityItaly, Tuscany: Chianti Classico New Releases
Yes, you can buy world-class wine on a budget. With Parker's Wine Bargains, America's most infl uential wine critic offers a guide to the world's best wines priced at $25 or less. Robert M. Parker, Jr., earned his international reputation and unprecedented influence as a dedicated consumer advocate -- if a wine isn't worth the money, he says so, regardless of the wine's pedigree. In Parker's Wine Bargains, for the first time he and his Wine Advocate team offer budget-minded wine buyers a handy guide to low-priced wines for both everyday drinking and special occasions. Organized by country, the book lists more than 1,500 quality wine producers, as well as abbreviated tasting notes for more than 3,000 of the best value wines. Chapters include an overview of each country's wine-producing regions, highlight up-and-coming or underappreciated regions, and detail when wines can be consumed. Also featuring a vintage guide and lists such as "the best of the best," Parker's Wine Bargains is an accessible guide from the expert the New York Times deems "the critic who matters most."
The Independent Consumer's Bi-Monthly Guide to Fine Wine: Every two months Robert Parker Wine Advocate publishes regionally focused reports, which mainly offer wine reviews of new wine releases but we also produce important vintage retrospectives and occasionally, single label verticals and producer profiles. Issue 231 features articles on:Italy, Piedmont: Barolo & BarbarescoFrance, Bordeaux: 2007 VintageUSA, Washington: 2014 & 2015France, Alsace: New Releases Part 2Spain, Navarra: GarnachaUSA, East Coast: Long IslandEnglish Sparkling WineAustralia: Focus on Yalumba
Seriously good wine at remarkably fair pricesDiscover a wealth of remarkable yet affordable wines with Robert Parker - one of the world's most influential wine critic. This handy pocket-sized buyer's guide promises to recommend exquisite bottles of wine, all of which cost no more than £20. Search for a superb-tasting Merlot for under £10 or a deliciously crisp Chablis for under £15. With the help of Robert Parker, you will be able to find some true hidden gems that taste twice or even three times their actual price! Featuring wines from all over the world, including France, Italy, Germany, South Africa, Chile, New Zealand and many more, you can now afford some really fantastic bottles of wine that will suit any occasion. So whether you're planning a flashy dinner party for friends, or something simple for a midweek meal, you are guaranteed to find something impressive and affordable.