The Emperor of Wine: The Rise of Robert M. Parker, Jr. and the Reign of American Taste - Hardcover

McCoy, Elin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060093684 ISBN 13: 9780060093686

Publisher: Ecco Pr, 2005

Synopsis

Documents the career of one of the world's most influential wine critics, describing his everyday American childhood, the hard work and determination that shaped the course of his successes, and his contributions to the world of wine buying and consumption. 25,000 first printing.

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Review:

"A lively history" -- New York Times Book Review

."highly anticipated.The thoroughness of McCoy's reporting is impressive.prodigious." -- Los Angeles Times

"A riveting morality tale for our time." -- Gerald Asher

A lively history --New York Times Book Review

."..highly anticipated...The thoroughness of McCoy's reporting is impressive...prodigious."--Los Angeles Times

"A lively history"--New York Times Book Review

"Scupulous and balanced...no wine book will receive more attention."--New York Times

"A riveting morality tale for our time."--Gerald Asher

"A fascinating analysis of Parker's substantial influence..."--BusinessWeek

"Emperor of Wine is a vibrant absorbing portrait..."--USA Today

About the Author:

Award-winning journalist and international wine judge Elin McCoy has chronicled the world of wine for thirty years. She is the wine and spirits columnist for Bloomberg Markets, and a longtime contributing editor at Food & Wine. Her writings have also appeared in the New York Times, House & Garden, and many other publications.

About this edition

• Publisher: Ecco Pr
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0060093684
• ISBN 13: 9780060093686
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 342