Robert Parker

Robert Parker formally retires from The Wine Advocate

He has formally retired from The Wine Advocate at the age of 71.

Robert Parker 'deal' to commercialise his name

For the first time, Robert Parker is allowing his name to be used in a branding exercise: a €2000 case of Bordeaux 2009s.

Parker and Galloni settle dispute

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate and its former correspondent Antonio Galloni have settled their dispute out of court.

Robert Parker's reported investor has close ties to fine wine merchant

Soo Hoo Khoon Peng, the Singapore-based Malaysian businessman reported to have bought Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, still has close ties with the fine wine retailer Hermitage Wine, Decanter.com has learned.

Robert Parker Singapore investor 'named' as Soo Hoo Khoon Peng

A source close to the deal that Robert Parker has struck with a group of Singapore businessmen to sell Wine Advocate have confirmed the main shareholder is Soo Hoo Khoon Peng, formerly of wine importers Hermitage.

Robert Parker steps down as Wine Advocate editor-in-chief

Significant changes are underway at the Wine Advocate as Robert Parker has announced he has taken on three new Asian investors and is opening up a new office in Singapore, from where the magazine will be run.

Jefford on Monday: Brand for Sale?

As we tasted our way through the submissions for Decanter’s Asia Wine Awards the week before last, a persistent rumour swirled around Hong Kong island. It hinted that Robert Parker was in the process of selling his ‘brand’ to unspecified Asian investors. Maybe it’s true; maybe it isn’t (there were emphatic denials from at least one of his tasting collaborators). In either case, it poses interesting questions about succession in the new media world.

Pancho Campo resigns from Institute of Masters of Wine

Pancho Campo, who was at the centre of last year's controversy around the organisation of wine tastings in Spain, has resigned from the Institute of Masters of Wine.

Robert Parker report: 'Appearance of impropriety' in Campo/Miller arrangements

The Wine Advocate's arrangements in Spain last year created 'inappropriate ambiguity' and fell short of the high standards the organisation sets itself, an investigation has found.

Jay Miller was 'about to retire' anyway, say colleagues

Jay Miller had planned to step down from his post at the Wine Advocate months before the 'Cash for Tastings' controversy emerged, says his former Wine Advocate colleague.

Jay Miller resigns from Wine Advocate

Jay Miller has resigned from the Wine Advocate.