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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2020 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 detailsAmontillado del Castillo Almacenista Sobrinos de Antonio Caballero, Bodegas Lustau
The Castle’s Secret. Majestic, complex and deeply evocative, the Amontillado del Castillo from Lustau’s Almacenista collection is a masterpiece of ...
View full details2021 Botmaskop, Delaire Graff
Delaire Graff is one of the leading wine estates in South Africa and is situated on the top of the Helshoogte Pass in the Stellenbosch Wine Appell...
View full details2020 Pinot Noir, Pegasus Bay
The 2020 Pinot Noir from Pegasus Bay is crafted by one of New Zealand’s most respected family-owned estates. Established in 1986 by Ivan and Christ...
View full details2020 Hawk Hill Pinot Noir, Auntsfield
The 2020 Hawk Hill Pinot Noir from Auntsfield Estate is a masterful expression of place, purity, and pedigree, crafted from one of Marlborough’s ol...
View full detailsFranciacorta '61 Rose', Guido Berlucchi
A soft, gently sparkling rosé with elegant notes of wild, ripe berries, complemented by subtle toasty nuances. Tangy and crisp, with a long, refre...
View full details2012 Vin Liastos Monemvasia-Malvasia, Monemvasia Winery Tsimbidi
This is a remarkable Greek sweet wine with history, rarity and real emotional pull. Deep amber in the glass, it opens with dried apricot, fig, oran...
View full details2021 'The McRae Wood' Shiraz, Jim Barry
This Shiraz honours the vision of pioneer Clare Valley winemaker Jim Barry. In 1964, Jim purchased 28 hectares of prime land from Duncan McRae Wood...
View full details2023 The Eleanor Chardonnay, Hartenberg Wine Estate
Golden Poise Hartenberg’s 2023 The Eleanor Chardonnay is one of those Cape whites that makes a very persuasive case for serious Stellenbosch Chardo...
View full details2022 North Canterbury Chardonnay, Pyramid Valley
Pyramid Valley, established by Mike and Claudia Weersing, is a boutique powerhouse in Waipara’s limestone-rich Omihi Hills. They harness old vine M...
View full details2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Inglenook
While Inglenook has long been celebrated for its iconic Cabernet Sauvignon, the estate also harbours hidden potential for white wine production. Lo...
View full details2023 Reserve Chardonnay, Creation
Pale gold in colour, this Chardonnay shows aromas of Meyer lemon, peach, and almond cream with delicate oak spice. The palate is rich yet finely et...
View full details2020 Reserve Pinot Noir, Creation
Deep ruby with garnet hints, this Pinot Noir opens with aromas of ripe cherry, raspberry, and autumn spice, layered with forest floor and subtle oa...
View full details2012 'The McRae Wood' Shiraz, Jim Barry - Aged Release
The Hidden Gem An aged Clare Valley Shiraz with serious pedigree. Drawn partly from fruit originally destined for the iconic Armagh vineyard, the 2...
View full details2022 Red Goumenissa, Mikro Ktima Titos
A wonderfully fragrant northern Greek red, alive with wild strawberry, raspberry and morello cherry. Rosemary, jasmine and allspice bring an aromat...
View full details2018 Riesling Schoenenbourg Grand Cru, Dopff Au Moulin
Pale gold with glints of green, this Grand Cru Riesling radiates both richness and poise. Aromas of passion fruit, grapefruit and candied lemon pee...
View full details2019 Rosehill Shiraz, Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant, based in the Hunter Valley, was established in 1921 by the legendary winemaker Maurice O’Shea, from 16.3 hectares of adjoining parc...
View full details2023 Chardonnay, Masut
Masút Vineyard & Winery was founded by Ben and Jake Fetzer, third-generation members of the legendary Fetzer winemaking family. The brothers es...
View full details2019 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Trocken GG, Selbach-Oster
With a rich history that traces it back to the 17th century, Selbach-Oster is a family-owned wine estate based in the Mosel Valley. They produce a ...
View full details2021 '3 Cru' Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Guerrieri Rizzardi
Crafted from hand-selected grapes grown on the Rizzardi family’s estate vineyards in the prestigious commune of Negrar di Valpolicella, the 2021 3 ...
View full details2014 Carpe Diem Chardonnay, Domaine Anderson
The Golden Hour Chardonnay This is California Chardonnay with a cool-climate pulse, generous enough to charm, but never so loud that it loses its p...
View full details2021 'Gouverneurs Reserve', Groot Constantia
Groot Constantia is the oldest wine estate in South Africa and has a remarkable history including having King Louis Philippe of France as there bes...
View full details2024 Ovilos, Biblia Chora
Ktima Biblia Chora’s 2024 Ovilos is one of Greece’s great modern white wines: rich, mineral, aromatic and quietly serious. A blend of Assyrtiko and...
View full details2022 Chablis 1er Cru Les Vaillons, Domaine Sébastien Dampt
Sebastien Dampt is fast rising to the top echelons of Chablis winemaking. Year after year, he delivers remarkable wines that are an ode to the re...
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