Wine Rating

The point system most widely used today for rating wines, was devised by Robert Parker Jr. Based on 50-100 points, (all wines get a base of 50 points). It replaced the old 20 point system.
96-100 excellent to extraordinary
90-95 outstanding
80-89 barely above average to very good
70-79 average
60-69 below average
50-59 unacceptable
Note that scores are just that…numbers. The written commentary that goes along with all scores is what gives you the real information on the wine.

For more in depth information see our links for Robert Parkers site