Professional tasters who regularly carry out wine evaluations in the form of regulated tastings and publish the results in books, journals and wine guides. In most cases, they are also active as authors on the topics of food and drink or lifestyle (see under wine with food). The best-known members of the guild exert a significant influence on purchasing behaviour. A well-rated wine with at least 90 out of 100 points from US critic Robert M. Parker commands significantly higher prices. The ratings of star critics even influence wine styles and initiate certain trends in winemaking. Well-known wine critics, most of whom also work as wine authors:
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