California Quote by Robert M. Parker, Jr
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Wine Critic Commentary, 2018
Criticizes overproduced, overpriced California wines lacking balance, calling out excess in winemaking
In simple terms: Overpriced, overprocessed wines are disappointing
Key Takeaway
Demand quality over quantity
Themes
wine criticism
consumer awareness
market economics
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
evaluative
informative
When to use this quote
- restaurant menus
- wine retail
- consumer purchasing decisions
Key Concepts
overproduction
price inflation
taste integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a good wine for you?
- How can consumers influence market standards?
A Different Perspective
May overlook small producers delivering value
