Robert Parker: The Wine Emperor
The Influence of a Taste
Who is Robert Parker? A brief biography.
The birth of "The Wine Advocate" and the rise of Parker.
The 100-point scoring system and its impact on the world of wine.
The controversy surrounding the "Parker style".
The Making of a Critic
Parker's origins and his interest in wine.
The discovery of Burgundy and the passion for French wines.
Influences and mentors: Who shaped Parker's palate?
From lawyer to wine critic: The decision that changed the world of wine.
The Parker Scoring System
The evaluation criteria: What does Parker look for in a wine?
The scoring categories: Decoding Parker's scores.
The impact of the scoring system: Influence on producers, consumers and the market.
Criticisms and defenses of the scoring system: Analyzing different points of view.
The "Parker Style" and its Impacts
The characteristics of the "Parker style": Ripe fruit, oak, concentration.
The influence of the "Parker style" on wine production around the world.
The standardization of taste? The debate on the homogenization of wines.
The search for balance: The evolution of Parker's palate over the years.
Parker and Burgundy
Parker's passion for Burgundy: A relationship of love and criticism.
Parker's favorite producers in Burgundy.
Parker's influence on the appreciation of Burgundy wines.
Parker's legacy in Burgundy: A look at the region today.
Robert Parker's Legacy
Parker's retirement and the future of "The Wine Advocate".
Parker's lasting influence on the world of wine.
Critics who followed in Parker's footsteps.
Wine in the 21st century: The role of criticism in an ever-changing world.
The Impact of a Man, the Evolution of a World
