Scores

I prefer to use the 20-point scoring system with equivalent stars (out of 5) to the more internationally recognised hundred-point system. The latter comes from the late Michael Broadbent’s tasting notes and scores which I was brought with. I still think it best indicative scoring system for wines allowing for some flexibility and without being too prescriptive.

  • 19 - 20 An outstanding wine (***** / 97 - 100)

    — five stars

  • 17 – 18 An excellent wine in its class, highly recommended (**** 90 - 96)

    — four stars

  • 15 - 16 A good wine, with much to recommend it (*** 85 - 90)

    — three stars

  • 13 - 14 An enjoyable but simple, straightforward wine (** 80 - 85 )

    — two stars

  • 10 – 12 A very ordinary wine without faults but with no great merit (* 75 - 80 )

    — one stars

  • 8 - 10 Disagreeable (no stars 60 - 75 )

    — zero stars

  • Below 8 Faulty

    — Faulty