Question about ratings

[Bucko]

The only time that wine ratings are of value are if you agree with the reviewers palate. For instance, I find Robert Parker's palate to like more highly extracted, oaky, high alcohol wines than I care for. Wine Spectator is hot and cold. Tanzer is more closely matched for my palate than most. Read some reviews, try the wines, and if you agree with what the author has to say, then you can feel a little safer in purchasing there recommendations. Don't forget the retailers as well -- same thing applies.