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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2022 'The Raptor' Pinot Noir, Lake Chalice
This Lake Chalice Pinot Noir is elegant and aromatic, delivering intense notes of blackberry, plum and cherry fruit with delicate and lifted floral...
View full details2023 Riesling ‘Single Vineyard McKay's, Jim Barry
This Riesling was sourced from the McKay’s vineyard in Watervale. South or east-facing slopes are best suited for Riesling as they are shielded fro...
View full details2021 Sauvignon Blanc, Pegasus Bay
The 2021 Sauvignon Blanc from Pegasus Bay is a benchmark expression of New Zealand’s North Canterbury region, vibrant, layered, and undeniably soph...
View full details2022 Babuna Red, Tikveš
The Macedonian Dark Flame This is Macedonian red wine with depth, heat and a dark-fruited glow. A blend of Vranec, Plavac Mali and Shiraz, it opens...
View full details2020 Chardonnay, Isabel Estate
This is Marlborough Chardonnay with polish, poise and a lovely smoky edge. It opens with white peach, ripe apple, lemon, grapefruit and ginger, fol...
View full details2023 Tannat Reserve, Garzón
This is Tannat, but not as you (or Madiran) might expect. Deep, inky and inviting, the nose leads with ripe black plum, blackberry and cassis, foll...
View full details2017 Nebu Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz, Grant Burge
The Barossa Night This is a grand Barossa red with Cabernet in the driver’s seat and Shiraz bringing the velvet. Deep, dark and richly composed, it...
View full details2024 Greco Di Tufo DOCG, Feudi di San Gregorio
Feudi di San Gregorio’s 2024 Greco di Tufo is a Campanian white wine with bite, brightness and a proper mineral snap. It opens with pear, green app...
View full details2022 GSM, Elderton
Greenock Glow This is Barossa GSM with colour, charm and a proper Rhône-inspired pulse. Spiced plum, raspberry and red berries lift from the glass,...
View full details2023 Pétalos, Descendientes de J Palacios
Bierzo Bloom This is Bierzo with perfume, pulse and a beautiful old-vine glow. Made mainly from Mencía, it opens with red cherry, raspberry, wild p...
View full details2023 Chardonnay, El Enemigo
Mountain Rebel This is Chardonnay with altitude, tension and a wonderfully dramatic streak. Lemon peel, green apple and white peach come through fi...
View full details2021 Viña Alberdi Reserva Selección Especial, La Rioja Alta
Regal Reserva Some releases deserve a little ceremony. La Rioja Alta’s 2021 Viña Alberdi Reserva Selección Especial is no ordinary Alberdi: this i...
View full details2024 Kin Grenache, Alkina
This is Grenache in its most fragrant, energetic form. Rose petal, wild strawberry, cranberry and red cherry rise first, followed by blood orange, ...
View full details2025 Kin Semillon, Alkina
This is bright, textural Barossa Semillon with real spark. Lemon sherbet, lime zest and grapefruit peel lead the way, followed by jasmine, lemongra...
View full details2018 Ventolera Pinot Noir, Vina Ventolera
Or as we call it - “The Ocean Whisper” Pale ruby with a translucent edge, this cool-climate Pinot from Chile’s Leyda Valley glides between delicacy...
View full details2020 Chardonnay, Zephyr Wines
The Glover family were one of the first to plant grapes on their farm in Marlborough’s Dillon’s Point sub-region in 1988. Nineteen years later, led...
View full details2024 Goldmine White, Boekenhoutskloof
From the makers of the legendary Chocolate Block comes its luminous counterpart, the 2024 Goldmine White, a blend that captures the sunlit soul of ...
View full details2022 Valpolicella Superiore DOC 'Campo Lavei', Ca'Rugate
This 2019 Vapolicella Superiore an utterly delicious red wine blended from the holy trinity of Corvina (45%), Corvinone (40%) and Rondinella (15%) ...
View full details2019 Watervale Riesling, clos Clare
As the third generation of the Barry winemaking family, brothers Sam & Tom Barry now hold the keys to this boutique winery. Riesling is the Cla...
View full details2023 Fleurie Les Moriers, Domaine Chignard
Brilliant ruby and perfumed with violets, red cherry, and wild strawberries, this Fleurie is all charm on the surface but quietly serious underneat...
View full details2023 Sauvignon Blanc Reserve, Cape Point Vineyards
Salted Silk This is Sauvignon Blanc with Cape coastline written all over it. Lemon, lime and ripe nectarine lead the nose, followed by elderflower,...
View full details2019 Single Vineyard Chardonnay, Auntsfield
The 2019 Single Vineyard Chardonnay from Auntsfield Estate is a commanding expression of Marlborough’s oldest winemaking heritage, carrying forward...
View full details2023 The Chocolate Block, Boekenhoutskloof
The 2023 vintage of The Chocolate Block continues to build on its legacy as one of South Africa’s most iconic and sought-after red blends. Crafted ...
View full details2024 Riesling, Pegasus Bay
Pegasus Bay, a family-owned estate established by the Donaldsons in New Zealand’s Waipara Valley, is internationally acclaimed for its expressive, ...
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