wine ratings

Wine ratings are numerical scores assigned to wines by critics and publications, typically on a 100-point scale where most reviewed wines fall between 85 and 100.

The scores aim to summarize quality but are inherently subjective: a 92-point Pinot Noir, wines rated 90 and above.

Major rating systems include those from Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate, and Wine Enthusiast.

Critics note that ratings influence prices and purchasing decisions far more than the precision of the scores warrants.