
When 94 Points Costs $40 or $750: Blind Tasting Explained for Buyers
Why a $40 and $750 wine can both score 94. Wine Spectator’s blind tasting, peer groups, and quality vs. style—plus buying tips, occasions, pairings.

Why a $40 and $750 wine can both score 94. Wine Spectator’s blind tasting, peer groups, and quality vs. style—plus buying tips, occasions, pairings.

NV, MV, and vintage Champagne aren’t a hierarchy—they’re different expressions. Decode labels, pricing, aging potential, and how to pick the bottle.

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