Matter of Taste

welcome | matter of taste
Welcome to Matter of Taste magazine – a unique publication that
provides a vivid glimpse into the elegantly engaging world of fine
wines and fine-wine culture.
Since 1978, renowned bi-monthly journal Robert Parker’s
The Wine Advocate has been a global leader in delivering unbiased
wine reviews, earning an enviable reputation as the independent
consumer’s guide to fine wine. Now, laced with additional
histories, profiles and colorful feature articles, Matter of Taste
goes behind the scenes to demystify The Wine Advocate’s methods,
bringing you that much closer to the professional critics that not only shape but make
the global fine-wine market.
Readers of Matter of Taste also enjoy access to entertaining and informative features
on the world’s most iconic regions, wineries, winemakers and labels. What’s more, you’ll
receive invaluable pointers from The Wine Advocate reviewer team on a number of wines
to drink, cellar and collect thanks to a sample medley of impartial recommendations
to suit various budgets.
With helpful suggestions on everything from wine bars worth visiting in cities around
the world and innovative designer corkscrews to a concise guide to how oak barrels help in
the maturing of fine wines, there is something within these pages to suit everyone, from
the new wine enthusiast to the professional oenophile.
I hope you will find Matter of Taste to be as fun to read as it is practical.
Cheers!
LISA PERROTTI-BROWN MW
EDITOR IN Ch IEf, T hE WINE ADvOCATE
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