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Who is responsible for wine ratings?
Date: 2023-08-31

1. RP - Robert Parker
Robert Parker is the most influential wine critic in the world.
Parker categorizes wines into four tiers (ranging from 50-100 points), with the specific scoring system as follows:
96-100: Extraordinary - Top-tier wines.
90-95: Outstanding - Wines with exceptional taste and characteristics.
80-89: Above average - Wines with pure flavors and excellent production.
70-79: Average - Wines with slight flaws but still enjoyable.
60-69: Below average - Wines not recommended.
50-59: Unacceptable - Poor-quality wines not worth drinking.

2. Wine Spectator
Wine Spectator is a well-known wine review magazine in the United States and is considered one of the authorities in the wine industry due to its large circulation and high reputation.
The magazine uses a 100-point scoring system, with the following classification:
95-100: Classic - Outstanding wines that transcend their category.
90-94: Outstanding - Rich flavors, excellent mouthfeel, and balanced structure.
85-89: Very good - Wines with excellent flavor and mouthfeel.
80-84: Good - Wines with average style and decent mouthfeel.
75-79: Mediocre - Wines of ordinary quality and lack of distinctiveness.
50-74: Not recommended - Poor-quality and unremarkable wines.


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3.Allen Meadows

Allen Meadows is the most influential Burgundy advocate. For example, in the Acker Merrall & Condit wine auction catalog, the tasting notes and scores for Burgundy wines are based on Meadows' tasting notes.

4.Jancis Robinson

Ms. Jancis Robinson, a British wine critic, has been honored with the title of "Master of Wine" by the Institute of Masters of Wine in the United Kingdom.

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