Wine Glossary N-R
An American lawyer-turned wine critic who came to prominence during the 1982 Bordeaux en primeur campaign. Parker was amongst the first publicly to endorse the high quality what was seen by many as an untypical vintage. He developed a 100 Point Scale for scoring wines, scores which are frequently cited by merchants and producers. Parker's forthright judgements have found widespread favour both in his native US and elsewhere though inevitably his scores attract criticism in equal measure. Parker publishes his reviews in his monthly journal Wine Advocate.
Small bottle size either 20cl or 18.75cl. Please see our bottle size guide for further info. Also known as a Quarter or a snipe.
Place, La
The generic term covering Bordeaux' wine wholesaler market, its courtiers (brokers) and negoçiants. Bordeaux classed growths have an unwritten contract to sell exclusively through the Place, which then distributes the wines throughout the world.
Prosecco
A light summer sparkling wine from Italy's Veneto region, made from the grape of the same name. The best examples come from the Valdobbiadene and Conegliano districts. Can be a 'spumante' style or the less fizzy 'frizzante'. The traditional base for the Bellini cocktail.
Small bottle size either 20cl or 18.75cl. Please see our bottle size guide for further info. Also known as a Piccolo or a snipe.
Quinta
Robinson, Jancis
One of the UK's most important wine writers, authors and critics. Robinson, a Master of Wine, writes a regular column in the Financial Times; she has written a number of authoritative and original books; is editor of the Oxford Wine Companion and is co-author, with Hugh Johnson, of the World Atlas of Wine.