
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.

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.

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.