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"Anything bearing a Parker score of 90 points plus is sure to be a sound investment"
(The Evening Standard)
"His influence is unparalleled in the history of wine journalism."
(Decanter)
"The man with the paragon palate.....for countless wine lovers,
Robert Parker's tastes are infallible."
(Time Magazine)
"The greatest wines represent the ultimate liquid investment"
(Robert Parker Jr)
Robert Parker Jnr is the world authority on wine, an American who made his name through the now legendary Bordeaux vintage of 1982. He was able to spot its greatness early while others were being dismissive, he is now highly respected and has built his reputation as the most powerful voice in the world of wine.
Robert M. Parker, Jr. Is the only wine writer/critic in history to be given the highest Presidential Honors by two French presidents and an Italian President. On March 29, 1999, President Jacques Chirac signed a decree authorizing Robert M. Parker, Jr. to be a Chevalier dans l’Ordre de la Légion d’Honneur.
He was decorated directly by President Jacques Chirac at a ceremony at the Elysée Palace on June 22, 1999. President Chirac, in bestowing France’s highest honor, stated that “Robert Parker is the most followed and influential critic of French wines in the world. Robert Parker’s influence on fine wine prices cannot be overstated. As one observer once noted, “When Robert Parker spits, the world listens”.
His Wine Advocate journal and related website use his version of the 100-point scale.
96-100
An extraordinary wine of profound and complex character displaying all the attributes expected of a classic wine of its variety. Wine of this calibre are worth a special effort to find, purchase, and consume
90-95
An outstanding wine of exceptional complexity and character. In short, these are terrific wines
85-89
A barely above average to very good wine displaying various degrees of finesse and flavour as well as character with no noticeable flaws.
70-79
An average wine with little distinction except that it is a soundly made. In essence, a straightforward, innocuous wine.
60-69
A below average wine containing noticeable deficiencies, such as excessive acidity and/ or tannin, an absence of flavour, or possibly dirty aromas or flavours.
50-59
A wine deemed to be unacceptable.
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