We believe that points are meaningless to most people. Instead, there are several factors, beyond quality, that should be considered when reviewing a wine. So we’ve created our own 5-star system. Each star represents something different and a wine can only earn that start if it meets the requirements for that star. So, you could have a good wine that is 1 star! To have a star is to be a good wine along some dimension. But to be a cellar-able wine is to be a 5-star wine. Regardless, if you are looking a well-made wine that is worth the price point, we’ve got you there as well.

Our Rating System

The wine has to be in balance and has to be varietally or regionally correct

Well-Made Wine
Worth the Price

The quality to price ratio is correct

Notable

There is something important about the wine.

Rarity

There are only a few bottles of it produced.

Age-ability 

The wine has the structure to go the long road.