The ratings
Every pour, scored out of 100
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How the scores work
Every pour is scored on three things — Nose, Palate, and Finish — each on a 1–10 scale. Those roll up into the Score out of 100, weighted so the palate carries the most and the nose the least:
Overall = Nose × 2.5 + Palate × 4.5 + Finish × 3.0 (a perfect 10/10/10 = 100)
Separately, Value rates quality for the money — a $30 bottle can out-value a $300 one.
What each 1–10 means
9–10 · World-classReference-level for the style.
7–8 · ExcellentA standout you'd happily recommend.
5–6 · GoodSolid, no regrets.
3–4 · FlawedOff-notes or falls short.
1–2 · PoorPour it out.
Overall bands (/100)
Grail95+ · Drop everything and buy a bottle.
Excellent90+ · Punches above its price. Highly recommend.
Very Good85+ · Solid pour we'd happily keep on the shelf.
Good80+ · Enjoyable, no notes of regret.
Decent70+ · Fine. Mixes well. Nothing to write home about.
Meh60+ · You could do better for the money.
Pass0+ · Life's too short. Skip it.