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100 point wine rating scale

The History and Issues of Parker Wine Scoring

 mywinepal  May 31, 2026  0 Comments on The History and Issues of Parker Wine Scoring

I have a short quiz for you about the Robert Parker 100-point wine rating scale, which many wineries, companies, and people hold in high regard.  Here are the questions:   You would like to buy a bottle of Riesling.  In the store, side by side, one wine has a sticker showing 89 points, and the bottle beside it with a…

100 point scale

MyWinePal’s Definitive 100 Point Scale Revealed

 mywinepal  January 8, 2017

I’ve rallied against the 100 point wine rating scale, like Don Quixote who tilted against windmills. But as his quest fails, so maybe the 100 point wine rating scale rules. But what do the numbers in the 100 point wine rating scale mean?  As my contribution to wine critics everywhere, I diligently put together a point by point rating reference….