This site uses both Points and Ranks to score wines. Points are based upon the 100-point system. Ranks are brackets based on three stars corresponding to: Gold, Silver, and Bronze typically found in wine competitions.

An excellent, top-end wine of the region that is worthy of note and possibly enjoying on its own, cellaring, splurging, having for a special celebration, etc.

A very good wine, but just short of being one of the absolute top wines of the region. Elegant and well-made, wines of this score often represent an excellent quality/price ratio.

Nothing mind blowing, but nothing to object to either. Well-made with no defects and perfectly fine for every day, enjoyable drinking.

Reserved for wines of 84 points or less which would normally not be reported upon, but will be included in certain circumstances.