90+ Point Wines
In the wine world, it’s pretty much agreed that any bottle scoring 90 points or above is a stand-out example of its grape, region or vintage, the kind of wine that makes you pause mid-sip and smile.
The 100-point scale has become the global yardstick for quality over the past few decades. Created in the late 1970s by lawyer-turned-wine-legend Robert Parker and his friend Victor Morgenroth, it first appeared in The Wine Advocate and went on to reshape how the world talks about wine.
So, when you pick up a 90+ point wine, you’re in safe hands; it’s as close to a sure thing as it gets for an exceptional drinking experience.
Just remember: scores are a guide, not gospel. There are countless brilliant wines out there that have never been scored at all, and discovering them is half the fun!
Guide to Scores
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96–100: Extraordinary, outstanding, or classic examples
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90–95: Outstanding to exceptional
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85–89: Good to very good
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2018 Chianti Classico Riserva 'Cultus', Badia A Coltibuono
Elegant balsamic notes prelude layers of cherry, floral notes, liquorice and chocolate. Warm on the palate but with great harmony between the full ...
View full details2022 Chenin Blanc, Lismore
Sea Jasmine This is cool-climate Cape Chenin with perfume, tension and a beautifully savoury edge. Pear, quince and wild peach lead the nose, lifte...
View full details2021 Chardonnay, Lismore
Lismore Estate is based in Greyton within the Overberg region of the Western Cape of South Africa. It’s here with the Sonderend mountains as a bac...
View full details2021 The Florita Riesling, Jim Barry
Jim Barry’s iconic and outstanding single-vineyard Riesling, The Florita, stands tall at the top of the tree for Clare Valley Riesling. Located fif...
View full details2022 Rioja Blanco, Finca Allende
Golden Curve Finca Allende’s 2022 Rioja Blanco is white Rioja with real intent: rich, textured and quietly Burgundian, but still unmistakably Spani...
View full details2024 Malbec '1300', Andeluna - Magnum
Mountain Velvet Bright, fragrant and full of mountain-grown character, Andeluna’s ‘1300’ brings a refreshing elegance to generous Argentine Malbec....
View full detailsNV Brut, Wiston Estate
Nestled on the chalky slopes of the South Downs in West Sussex, Wiston Estate has rapidly established itself as one of England’s premier sparkling ...
View full details2024 `Alea` Clare Valley Riesling, Grosset
Citrus Silk Lime juice and lemon blossom rise from the glass, joined by green apple, just-ripe pineapple, frangipani and candied ginger. A cool min...
View full details2023 Chablis, Domaine William Fèvre
Precise, bright and unmistakably Chablis, this 2023 Domaine William Fèvre opens with lemon, pear and white flowers, followed by green apple, chalk ...
View full details2016 Martelo Reserva Rioja, Torre de Oña
Alavesa Velvet Silky and quietly commanding, Martelo brings together generous Rioja fruit and a wonderfully savoury sense of detail. Raspberry, bla...
View full details2023 Pouilly Fume, Chateau de Tracy
Château de Tracy is a historic wine estate, regarded by many as one of the finest producers of Sauvignon Blanc in the Loire. Château de Tracy’s Po...
View full details2022 Crozes-Hermitage, Saint Cosme
Granite & Smoke Dark, savoury and beautifully tuned, the 2022 Crozes-Hermitage from Saint Cosme feels like Syrah with its collar slightly loose...
View full details2024 ‘Springvale’ Clare Valley Riesling, Grosset
Lime Voltage Lemongrass, lime and green apple leap from the glass, joined by white lily, citrus blossom and fresh spring herbs. Pure and beautifull...
View full details2023 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso d'Oro
The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso d’Oro is a bold yet polished expression of Paso Robles, crafted by winemaker Laura Orozco, whose family legac...
View full details2022 Côtes de Provence Rouge, Château La Mascaronne
Château La Mascaronne’s 2022 Côtes de Provence Rouge is a reminder that Provence does not live by rosé alone. This is a dark, polished and quietly ...
View full details2020 Art Series Shiraz, Leeuwin Estate
Midnight Silk Dark, aromatic and beautifully composed, this is Shiraz with real depth and a wonderfully calm sense of power. Black cherry, blueberr...
View full details2021 Hunter Valley Shiraz, Brokenwood
Hunter Pulse This is classic Hunter Valley Shiraz with perfume, savoury depth and that unmistakable Brokenwood polish. It opens with plum, blackbe...
View full details2013 Sagrantino Appassimento, Chalmers
The Velvet Afterglow A rare Australian dessert red with Italian soul and Heathcote depth. Made from sun-dried Sagrantino grapes, this is dark, plus...
View full details2024 Heretaunga Cru Chardonnay, Smith & Sheth
Reminiscent of a top-end Chablis in its flinty precision and poised citrus freshness, this is Chardonnay with generous fruit and beautifully judged...
View full details2019 'White Cliffs' Blanc de Blancs, Simpsons Wine Estate
Bright and finely poised, White Cliffs captures the freshness of English Chardonnay with a delicious layer of patisserie richness. Lemon zest, crun...
View full details2022 Chardonnay Banghoek Reserve, Delaire Graff
Delaire Graff is one of the leading wine estates in South Africa, situated at the top of the Helshoogte Pass in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation....
View full details2020 Old Vine Zinfandel, Bedrock Wine Co
Founded by Morgan Twain-Peterson MW, Bedrock Wine Co. is one of California’s most celebrated advocates for old vine preservation. The winery source...
View full details2023 Alto de Cantenac Brown, Château Cantenac Brown
Citrus Aria Bright, poised and quietly luxurious, Alto opens with white peach, ripe gooseberry and tangerine peel, lifted by white flowers and deli...
View full details2020 Syrah, The Language Of Yes, Randall Grahm
Randall Grahm is a legend of California winemaking, renowned for his trailblazing work with Rhône Varieties in the Central Coast. ‘The Language of...
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