The Rise and Fall of Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

Today I want to give you a quick overview of the story or history behind the ABSOLUTE GOAT of wine critics in the world, unequivocally THE most famous name and figure in the wine world of all times, Robert Parker. What is Robert Parker up to these days, and what has his famous publication the Wine Advocate publication become you may be wondering? Let’s dive into it…
Was his influence really so great? Check out my follow-up video here! • The Truth about Robert...
00:00 - About Robert Parker Intro
01:20 - Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate - How it Started?
04:00 - 30 Years Shaping the World of Wine
06:02 - Gradual Retirement and Fading Influence

[@csalcedo57]

This was great coverage and knowledge. Thank you. 😊

[@sambowles9746]

Wow. Such refreshing content. So glad to have found your channel. Subscribed.

[@moodbeast]

I was watching your Alti videos! Gotta love this algorithm (most of the time). Will you be making content here from now on? You're very informative and accessible.

[@sinclairwhitbourne2090]

Enjoyed this. has the publication stayed broadly true to Parker's tastes and vision? I have never really paid him/it that much attention, but no issue about how influential Parker has been.

[@JohnVeltheer]

I have a feeling William Kelley's leadership may bring it all back to one great leader. Thoughts?

[@stevenholt4936]

Not true about '82 in the UK. I was deep into wine at that time and almost all critics hailed 1982 Bordeaux as the, 'the best vintage since 1945.'

[@sinclairwhitbourne2090]

I also recall it being well regarded. I suspect that Parker was like the Beatles - right time, right place, plenty of talent and a language that spoke to a new generation. I preferred the Strolling Bones and Dylan.

[@LycanFu]

Peer critic or review like Vivino is for everyday people..