New Wine Rating Scale

So, I’ve decided that I have had enough of the 100 pt rating system, as I’m sure alot of you have, and want to try something new. I think the swell of anger towards Parker and WS is starting to really show out on the blogosphere, and with rise of sites like Cellartracker, most of us are taking a broader look at ratings and starting to wonder more about what they all mean. Don’t get me wrong, I have been and will still probably continue to be drawn in by rating numbers. They are hard to dismiss. But as you start to learn what style a certain reviewer likes, it becomes apparent that the best scoring wines all sort of start to taste the same.

So now when I review a wine, I’ll try to give a little history, a little more in depth review of the wine taste and then something that explains what I really thought of the wine. Sometimes a wine is good because it is unique or different. Other times a wine is right cause it was the perfect reflection of mood. So either way, my reviews should capture a bit of the mood and the feel of the wine, rather than just flavor and complexities. New rating scale – forget the pts, Parker can have them. Lets go for something more down to earth.

World Class – In the Parker world, 96-100

Outstanding – In the Parker world, 93-95

Borderline Outstanding – In the Parker world, 91-92

Brick Solid – In the parker world – 89-90

Drinkable – 85-88

Grapeplonk – 85 and below

Alright, I’m still playing with this idea, but I’ll work out the details soon enough. Look for new reviews to start soon.

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