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Why No Merlot?: Learn why we do not drink merlot.
Wine Reviews
Reviews of wine of all types, except merlot.
Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, etc
White
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, etc.



Wine Ratings




ABOUT OUR WINE RATINGS

By their very nature, wine ratings are subjective. Really, what is the difference
between a Wine Spectator score of 90 and a Wine Advocate score of 89? (Or better yet, a Wine Spectator score of 82 and a Wine Advocate score of 90 on the same wine? A function of advertising dollars, perhaps?) Without abandoning the
scoring system entirely, instead we opted for a grade-based system, just like high
school. Accordingly, a "B-" would translate into a score of "80-82", a "B" a score
of "83-86", a "B+" a score of "87-89", etc. A wine that one might consider "very
good" or perhaps even "excellent" would accordingly receive a grade of "B+/A-".
We hope that our grading system will shift the focus to the wine you are
drinking rather than the score that it received.

OUR DESIGNATIONS
Expense Account These are exceptional wines with exceptional prices, the
sort of wine one might order when someone with deep
pockets is picking up the tab. These are wines that most
of us cannot afford to drink on a day-to-day basis.

Buy and Hold These are wines that would benefit most from a few
years of additional bottle age, appropriate for misplacing
in a cool, dark place in your cellar for a few years.

Must Drink These are delicious wines with superior grades,
appropriate for consumption now or to lie down in your
cellar for a few years. These are wines that you simply
must try.

Excellent Value These are wines generally costing under $25 that deliver
great value for the price, in relation to other wines
generally available at that price.

Cheap and Good These are good, drinkable wines with modest prices,
perfect for everyday consumption or for purchase by the
case for use as a house wine.


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