Robert Parker

Retired Influential Wine Critic

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Robert Parker Biography

Robert Parker is a renowned wine critic best known as the founder of The Wine Advocate, an influential wine review publication that has shaped the global wine industry. Born on July 23, 1947, in Baltimore, Maryland, Parker initially pursued a career in law but transitioned to wine criticism after developing a passion for wine during visits to France in the late 1960s.

In 1978, he began publishing The Wine Advocate, which became famous for its straightforward and independent wine reviews. Parker introduced a 100-point rating scale, which became a widely adopted standard in the wine world. His reviews, particularly for Bordeaux and Rhône wines, were highly influential, often affecting wine prices and demand worldwide.

Parker's meticulous tasting methods and candid opinions earned him both praise and criticism. He is credited with popularizing certain wine styles, particularly bold, fruit-forward wines, but also faced criticism for allegedly homogenizing wine tastes by promoting specific profiles.

Parker retired from The Wine Advocate in 2019, leaving a lasting legacy as one of the most influential figures in modern wine criticism.

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