Do Wine Scores Still Matter? Rethinking the 100-Point Scale Today
Wine-Searcher asks if points still help or hinder. Here’s how to read scores in 2026, what they miss, and smarter ways to buy for your palate.
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Wine Scores Reconsidered: Using the 100-Point Scale Today
The 100-point wine score isn’t dead—just different. Learn to read ratings in 2026, what they miss, and shop smarter without losing the fun.
Do Wine Scores Still Matter? Rethinking the 100-Point System
Konstantin Baum MW weighs the 100-point scale—when it guides, when it misleads—and how to buy confidently without letting a number drive your palate.
Do Wine Scores Still Matter? Rethinking the 100-Point System
Wine scores shaped buying and style for decades. Why the 100-point system still moves markets—and where it falls short for modern wine drinkers.