^ We could editorialize forever about the Parkerization of wine and the wine industry. There have been books written on the topic. In the end, though, wine is about finding something you enjoy and sharing it with others. If you find a wine writer you like, then stick with that. If it is Parker, that is great. You certainly would be in good company. If not (perhaps you are looking for smaller, less well known producers?), look around for a different reviewer. These days, there are no shortages of wine reviewers. They are all over...from print, to online, to twitter...