Definition: Tasting scale

Quality - Ageing

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12 to 13.9 points A decent wine

14 to 14.9 This wine deserves your attention

15 to 15.9 A very good wine

16 to 16.9 An impressive wine

17 to 17.9 A very great wine

18 to 19.9 In a class of its own

20 points An exceptional wine!

Wine Spectator's 100-point scale

95-100 Classic: a very great wine

90-94 Excellent: a wine of superior character and style

85–89 Very good: a wine with special qualities

80–84 Good: a solid, well-made wine

70–79 Average: a drinkable wine, with possible minor flaws

60 - 69 Below average: drinkable, but not recommended

50 - 59 Mediocre, undrinkable: not recommended.