Rating Scales

Quality Rating Scale

Stellar (95-100) A rare and unforgettable wine of astounding quality.

Highly Recommended (90-94) Very high quality. A special, well-made wine.

Recommended (86-89) Good to very good quality. Perfect for everyday drinking.

Not Too Shabby (80-85) If you see this wine on sale, it’s worth a try.

Pass (0-79) There are too many other fish in the sea, or rather too many other wines on the shelves.

 

Value Rating Scale

5/5   Exceptional Value

4/5   Very Well-Priced

3/5   Well-Priced

2/5   Slightly Overpriced

1/5   Overpriced

Note- Prior to 6/24/12, wines retailing for $20.00 or under were rated on a 0-20 scale and wines retailing for over $20.00 were rated as either Stellar, Highly Recommended, Recommended, Not Too Shabby, or Pass. As of 6/24/12, all wines will be rated as to their quality and to their value on the above rating scale.