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Gary Barlettano
Pappone di Vino
1909
Wed Mar 29, 2006 5:50 pm
In a gallon jug far, far away ...
Robin Garr wrote:Interesting commentary in a mailing from Antique Wine Co., which not coincidentally sells a lot of expensive, highly-rated wines. Do you agree with their conclusions about RMP?
Robin Garr wrote:Occasionally there is conflict between them, but usually the consensus is in line with Robert Parker's ranking, who's (Shouldn't that be "whose?") opinion seems to influence the market more than any other wine critic.
His judgement and analysis is (Shouldn't that read "are?") rarely incorrect and below is an offering of complete cases of wines that have universal acclaim and achieve Parker's perfect 100 Point score.
Dale Williams
Compassionate Connoisseur
11173
Tue Mar 21, 2006 4:32 pm
Dobbs Ferry, NY (NYC metro)
Paul Winalski
Wok Wielder
8058
Wed Mar 22, 2006 9:16 pm
Merrimack, New Hampshire
Paul Winalski wrote:IMO his track record for German wine is even worse.
Ian Sutton
Spanna in the works
2558
Sun Apr 09, 2006 2:10 pm
Norwich, UK
Robin Garr wrote:Interesting commentary in a mailing from Antique Wine Co., which not coincidentally sells a lot of expensive, highly-rated wines. Do you agree with their conclusions about RMP?
<i>It is interesting to study the influence of a handful of internationally recognised wine critics on the popularity of the wines we enjoy.
Occasionally there is conflict between them, but usually the consensus is in line with Robert Parker's ranking, who's opinion seems to influence the market more than any other wine critic.
His judgement and analysis is rarely incorrect and below is an offering of complete cases of wines that have universal acclaim and achieve Parker's perfect 100 Point score.</i>
David M. Bueker
Riesling Guru
34424
Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:52 am
Connecticut
Hoke
Achieving Wine Immortality
11420
Sat Apr 15, 2006 1:07 am
Portland, OR
Bob Ross wrote:Robin, is this the UK Antique Wine Company at http://www.antique-wine.com ?
Gary Barlettano
Pappone di Vino
1909
Wed Mar 29, 2006 5:50 pm
In a gallon jug far, far away ...
Thomas wrote:Yes, sure, and I am always right about everything.
Hey Gary, do we use that e following the g on this side of the pond to spell "judgment?" That would make it bad spelling as well.
Dale Williams
Compassionate Connoisseur
11173
Tue Mar 21, 2006 4:32 pm
Dobbs Ferry, NY (NYC metro)
Bob Ross wrote:I think the writer is correct about Parker 100 point wines. People have rarely criticized his rating of those lofty numbers
Nathan Smyth wrote:My biggest divergence from Parker himself [as opposed to the rest of the staff at TWA] is that he's settled into a routine where he's only reviewing regions [Bordeaux, California, and the Rhone] which just don't interest me all that much anymore.
By and large, most of what he's reviewing now [particularly in Bordeaux & California] is Cabernet, and the more I drink the stuff, the more I find Cabernet to be bland [even tasteless] and largely without aroma.
If people want to throw hundreds or even thousands of dollars at these Cab-based wines, then more power to them, but I don't get it.
Which is not to say that there aren't wines from California or Bordeaux, which don't fascinate me, it's just that, by and large, they aren't going to be Cabernet [with a handful of exceptions, like that 1995 Mondavi Reserve].
David M. Bueker
Riesling Guru
34424
Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:52 am
Connecticut
Dale Williams wrote:Bob Ross wrote:I think the writer is correct about Parker 100 point wines. People have rarely criticized his rating of those lofty numbers
So Bob, you think that there is universal acclaim for the 2000 Pavie, various Zind Humbrecht bottlings, 1990 Beausejour Duffau, and assorted CdP luxury cuvees? I have some people whom I'd like you to meet.
wrcstl wrote:Nathan Smyth wrote:My biggest divergence from Parker himself [as opposed to the rest of the staff at TWA] is that he's settled into a routine where he's only reviewing regions [Bordeaux, California, and the Rhone] which just don't interest me all that much anymore.
By and large, most of what he's reviewing now [particularly in Bordeaux & California] is Cabernet, and the more I drink the stuff, the more I find Cabernet to be bland [even tasteless] and largely without aroma.
If people want to throw hundreds or even thousands of dollars at these Cab-based wines, then more power to them, but I don't get it.
Which is not to say that there aren't wines from California or Bordeaux, which don't fascinate me, it's just that, by and large, they aren't going to be Cabernet [with a handful of exceptions, like that 1995 Mondavi Reserve].
Nathan,
I agree that Parker likes Cab based wines and Syrah/Shiraz. He likes big red wines. I also get tired of cabernet but cannot give up old Bordeaux or Syrah from northern Rhone (or Steve's Syrahs).
Walt
Dave Erickson wrote:Guess it's time to watch "Mondovino" again.
Every time Parker says "As an American..." I want to reach into the screen and slap him.
Ian Sutton
Spanna in the works
2558
Sun Apr 09, 2006 2:10 pm
Norwich, UK
wrcstl wrote:Here we go again, the favorite pastime, Parker bashing.
JC (NC)
Lifelong Learner
6679
Mon Mar 27, 2006 12:23 pm
Fayetteville, NC
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