Robert M. Parker, Jr. is the “star” of a satirical French comic book describing itself as “l’Anti-Guide Parker,” whose title translates as:  “Robert Parker – the Seven Deadly Sins.”  Details at Alder Yarrow’s excellent blog:  http://www.vinography.com/archives/2010/11/robert_m_parker_jr_the_cartoon.html

Jancis Robinson reports average prices at the Hospices de Beaune auction up 12.5% over 2009, Asian participation in the market and the relatively small 2010 crop being apparent factors.  United States registered buyers accounted for just 1.6% of purchases:  http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/a20101122.html

Especially for those who enjoy malbec, NY Times ran a recent article on Mendoza as a wine tourism destination, “Argentina’s Napa Valley”:  http://travel.nytimes.com/2010/11/21/travel/21Mendoza.html?scp=1&sq=argentina%20napa%20valley&st=cse

Our friends Mike Dombrow and Ken Liss of Lake Wine & Spirits, recently featured on heavytable.com, are hosting a December 8 grand opening party, 6:00-9:00 pm.  You may already have received Mike’s e-mail on the subject, but if not, and if you’re interested in going, you should contact him (dirty@visi.com) for an invitation.  (Do get an invitation; he says it’s officially not open to the public.)

Happy Thanksgiving to all!