Excellent wines from Robert Parker
Robert M. Parker Jr. (born 23 July 1947) is one of the leading and probably best-known US wine critics with international influence on the wine world. His wine ratings, which are based on a 100-point scale, have established themselves worldwide as the so-called "Parker Points". His newsletter "The Wine Advocate", with its particular stylistic preferences and specialised vocabulary, has proven to be the main factor in the American wine market for determining the price of newly released wines. Initially, wines from France were his domain, particularly from the Bordeaux, Burgundy and Côte du Rhône regions. For more than 25 years, he has also rated Italian and American wines and, since 2000, German, Australian and Spanish wines have also received ratings. Robert Parker is probably the most influential wine critic in the world today, and is the first and only person to have been awarded the highest honours by two French presidents and one Italian president.
Méthode Cap Classique Brut Rosé
- Graham Beck Wines
- Schaumwein - off dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Pinot Noir
- Sommeliers Selection 2015 List: Trophy Winner
- John Platter:4 stars
- Tim Atkin 2018: 89 points
- Veritas Awards 2018: Gold
Content: 0.75 Liter (€22.47* / 1 Liter)
Méthode Cap Classique Brut
- Graham Beck Wines
- Schaumwein - off dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Pinot Noir
- John Platter: 4 stars
- Tim Atkin 2018: 90 points
- Vinordic Wine Challenge 2017: Best value for money and golden trophy
- Veritas Awards 2018: Silver
Content: 0.75 Liter (€23.27* / 1 Liter)
The Chocolate Block
- Boekenhoutskloof
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Swartland
- Viognier
- John Platter: 4.5 stars / 93 points
Content: 0.75 Liter (€30.53* / 1 Liter)
Cape Tawny Limited Release
- De Krans
- Fortified - sweet
- South Africa - Calitzdorp
- Touriga Nacional
- John Platter: 4.5 stars
- Robert Parker: 87 points
- Tim Atkin 2018: 89 points
- Veritas Awards 2018: Silver
Content: 0.75 Liter (€26.60* / 1 Liter)
Premium Cape Ruby
- De Krans
- Fortified - sweet
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Sousão
- John Platter: 4 stars
- Wine Magazine: Best Value
- Robert Parker - Wine Advocate Ratings: 88 points
Content: 0.75 Liter (€12.73* / 1 Liter)
Méthode Cap Classique
- Pongracz
- Schaumwein - off dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Pinot Noir
- John Platter: 4 stars
- Tim Atkin 2018: 87 points
- Veritas Awards 2018: Silver
Content: 0.75 Liter (€19.80* / 1 Liter)
Chardonnay Pinot Noir Brut Méthode Cap Classique
- Boschendal
- Schaumwein - off dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Pinot Noir
- Decanter Wine Awards 2018: Bronze
Content: 0.75 Liter (€33.27* / 1 Liter)
Cap Classique Brut Blanc de Blancs
- Colmant
- Schaumwein - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Chardonnay
- Cap Classique Challenge 2013: Best SA Blanc de Blancs NV
- International Wine Review: 91/100
- John Platter: 5 stars
- Robert Parker 92/10
- Tim Atkin 2018: 93 points
Content: 0.75 Liter (€37.27* / 1 Liter)
Cabernet Sauvignon
- Black Pearl Wines
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Paarl
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- John Platter: 4.5 stars "Volume 2018" A rating for the volume 2019 is not available until the Platter edition 2020!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€17.27* / 1 Liter)
Rabelais
- Thelema Mountain Vineyards
- Red wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Petit Verdot
- John Platter: 4.5 stars "vintage 2015" A rating for the vintage 2017 is not available until the Platter edition 2020!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€72.00* / 1 Liter)
Cap Classique Brut Rosé
- Colmant
- Schaumwein - dry
- South Africa - Western Cape
- Pinot Noir
- John Platter: 4.5 Sterne / 92 Punkte
- Tim Atkin 2025: 90 Punkte
- Robert Parker: 89 Punkte
Content: 0.75 Liter (€28.67* / 1 Liter)
Southern Right Sauvignon Blanc
- Hamilton Russell
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Walker Bay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- John Platter: 4 stars "vintage 2017" A valuation for the 2018 edition is not available until the Platter edition 2018!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€18.40* / 1 Liter)
More information on the Robert Parker rating system:
Robert Parker, who also has a degree in law, has written a total of 14 wine books to date, which have not only made it onto the bestseller list in the United States, but also in their translated editions in France, Japan, Germany, Sweden, Poland, China, Spain, South Korea and Russia. Parker has been described in the Los Angeles Times as a "fierce champion for wine consumers", the "most powerful and influential critic in all fields" and a "bon vivant and passionate wine lover who is largely responsible for the vastly improved quality of wines throughout the Western world, as well as the exponential growth in interest, knowledge and sophistication of those who enjoy drinking wine." One of the most influential and controversial features of Parker's wine criticism is his famous 100-point scale. Parker developed this system to counter what he saw as the confusing and inflated ratings of many other wine writers - particularly wine critics, who he accused of being primarily driven by financial interest. The scale rates wines between 50 and 100 points, based on the colour and appearance of the wine, its aromas and bouquets as well as its taste and finish, thus determining the overall quality level or potential of the wine:
Robert Parker rating system:
| Points | Rating |
| 96 to 100 points | Exceptional |
| 90 to 95 points | Outstanding |
| 80 to 89 points | Above average to very good |
| 70 to 79 points | Average |
| 50 to 69 points | Poor to below average |
| 2.5 stars | Good for everyday enjoyment |
| 2 stars | Pleasant to drink |
| 1.5 stars | Simple / palatable |
| 1 star | Simple and unpretentious |
In addition, Parker awards a plus sign (+) to those wines that he believes have particular potential with ageing.