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Anthony Gismondi explains what’s goes into the 100-point rating system for wines
Author of the article: Anthony Gismondi
Publishing date: May 07, 2021 • 1 day ago • 7 minute read • Photo by Andrey Elkin /Getty Images
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Two questions from regular readers Robert and Ben dovetail neatly into today’s column, one I’ve been thinking about writing for a while.
Robert reports that he and his wife don’t understand the 100-point rating system. “Virtually every wine is between 86 and 93 points, which seems to mean not much difference on the palate. And is a 90-point $35 Bordeaux style wine equivalent to a 90-point $65 (wine from) Bordeaux? Good question, Robert.