Adherence to journalism ethics taught to cub reporters since the earliest days of print media has become a tired and miscued distinction between good and bad wine writing. Like magicians coaxing their audiences to gaze in their eyes while nimble fingers craftily invert reality, professional writers and bloggers are distracted by an ethical divide as wine media and information sharing is being reshaped accross the social web. In between Anthony Dias […]
One Robert Parker
Robert Parker and his Wine Advocate have shaped wine markets and consumer behavior more than any other contemporary critical influence. The newsletter continues to fulfill its role as the most useful independent review source available. During the early years as the Wine Advocate cemented that position, Parker did all the tasting. Now, Parker relies on a wider network of regular contributors. The publication navigates a love/hate relationship with buyers […]