Is Parkerization like global warming? Have we reached the point of no return?
I think we have with global warming. With Robert Parker there is still a chance. Things are fragmenting. People are embracing natural techniques. A lot of people are getting palate fatigue. In his last slew of comments he doesn’t even use “jammy” anymore. Your main problem with Parker seems to be that he won’t admit to his own power. What could he do to change things? I do believe he is passionate about wine. He has a good palate for finding wines he likes. But it’s willful ignorance to think there isn’t a sameness going on to please his palate. He should abolish the points system. He started it, he can stop it. People won’t stop reading the Wine Advocate. He could also stop applauding technology. He says it goes too far, then in the same breath says it’s a good thing for wine. Start doing research on what the technology is. Help to acknowledge the fact that people make wines to please him. He’s a smart guy. He could figure out the next steps. Is the future positive for winemaking? Yes
