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Wine Ratings: 100-Point Scale
Ever wondered what a wine's rating meant when shopping? This chart is based on Wine Spectator's 100-point scale that is widely used.
| Wine points |
How good the wine is |
| 95-100 |
Classic: a great wine |
| 90-94 |
Outstanding: wine with superior character & style |
| 85-89 |
Very good: wine with special qualities |
| 80-84 |
Good: a solid, well-made wine |
| 70-79 |
Average: drinkable wine that may have minor flaws |
| 60-69 |
Below average: drinkable wine but not recommended |
| 50-59 |
Poor: undrinkable wine, not recommended |
Note: A score given as a range (such as 90 to 94) indicates a preliminary score, usually based on a wine barrel tasting.
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