“From a wine critic's perspective, there are far too many innocuous, over-oaked, over-acidified, or over-cropped wines emerging from California. While those sins would not be a problem if the wines sold for under $20, many are in fact $75-$150. That's appalling.”
Quote by Robert M. Parker, Jr.
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Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Robert M. Parker, Jr. is a renowned wine critic. Born on July 23, 1947, he is known for his profound insights and authoritative evaluations of wine. Parker's rating system has had a profound impact on the global wine industry. more
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