{"id":5048,"date":"2019-02-17T10:55:00","date_gmt":"2019-02-16T21:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/?page_id=5048"},"modified":"2025-06-15T14:29:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-15T02:29:34","slug":"wine-stars","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/grape-to-glass.com\/index.php\/wine-stars\/","title":{"rendered":"Wine Stars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t

Wine Stars Rating System:<\/h3>\nI typically review wines with their identity known. This allows for the background of the wine, such as the region, unique vineyard terroir, method of viticulture and vinification to be considered. It also allows for any personality, philosophy, local traditions or culture behind the wine to become part of the assessment. This allows me to better understand the expression and success of the winemaker and the wine made in which a \u2018blind\u2019 tasting would not achieve.
\nFor example: <\/strong>a quality, well-balanced Rh\u00f4ne Valley Syrah is not going to taste the same as an \u2018old bush vine\u2019 Barossa Shiraz. And one is not better than the other, simply different. So this approach helps in judging the qualities in each expression.
\nThis \u2018identity known\u2019 tasting approach can allow for a more relevant review and to be made with the final wine consumer in mind to find attributes they value. As part of the \u2018identity known\u2019 approach, information and insights can be sought from the winemaker, to aid in the assessment. However, the final review is the opinion and assessment of myself alone.\nUnderstanding the traditions and passion which go into making wine, helps to better review a wine from a consumers perspective. Looking for unique personalities and characters that provide enjoyment, rather than just seeking out any technical winemaking faults. Any wine faults or any out of balance detected will be assessed in the context of the wine as a whole. If they do not detract from the enjoyment of the wine – they will be reviewed accordingly.
\nMy reviews are written with vocab and in a tone that is meant for the final consumer. With a relaxed approach – my style of wine reviews, is to paint a visual and sensory description that will be meaningful and have relevance and references for the wine drinker in a practical and easily understandable for everyday life. As wines are made to be sipped, savoured and shared with good food, family and friends. My role is to make this decision process as easy and enjoyable as possible.\nWines reviewed are rated by a number of stars. The wine rating system has 3 to 5 Stars – this is generally an easily understood, visual system to convey quality. Around the world you will find the 100-point system which is supposed to provide an even finer distinction of quality assessment. Though it is my opinion that a 1% distinction in wine quality is near impossible for most people to taste or appreciate. So I work within a range that I feel is much easier to taste and appreciate. \n \u2022 5 Stars           95 \u2013 100 points       Excellent to Classic <\/strong>
\nAn exceptional wine with a complex character displaying all the attributes expected of a classic expression of its variety. Wines of this caliber are crafted to an international benchmark an iconic style.
\n \u2022 4 Stars           90 \u2013 94 points        Very Good to Outstanding <\/strong>
\nAn outstanding wine of very good quality and character, varietal typicity, balanced, well-crafted wines.
\n \u2022 3 Stars           85 \u2013 89 points        No Faults to Good <\/strong>
\nMade to a good quality displaying varietal integrity and true flavours with no obvious faults.
\n \u2022 Casual Style         80 \u2013 85 points          Technically Sound*<\/strong> – simple expression, early drinking style.\n\t\t\t\t\"Star-Rating-Strip-03\"\n

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