TO BE GRAND AMBASSADOR OF BORDEAUX'S FUTURE WINE CIVILIZATION CENTRE The great international wine guru and critic, Robert Parker, said he was "honoured" to accept his role as ambassador to what promises to be a monumental showcase for international wine culture which will "trace the history of wine through the civilized world". Mr.Parker congratulated Alain Juppé, Mayor of Bordeaux, for being "the force behind this massive project". The first stone of the centre, whose innovative architecture alone will attract attention, will be laid during Vinexpo this year. source:Twitter by maxine.colas