| Wine Advocate | Wine Enthusiast | Wine Spectator | Stephen Tanzer |
| 100 | Extraordinary | Classic | Classic | Extraordinary |
| - | a classic wine of its variety | the pinnacle of quality | a great wine |
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| - | Suberb |
| - | a great achievement |
| 95 | Outstanding |
| - | exceptional complexity and character | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| - | Excellent | superior character and style |
| - | highly recommended |
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| 90 |
| - | Barely Above Average to Very Good | Very Good | Very Good | Very Good to Excellent |
| - | often good value; well recommended | a wine with special qualities |
| - | wine with various degrees of flavor |
| - | Good |
| 85 | suitable for everyday consumption; often good value |
| - | Good | Good |
| - | a solid, well-made wine |
| - | Acceptable |
| - | can be employed in casual, less-critical circumstances |
| 80 |
| - | Average | | Mediocre | Average |
| - | little distinction beyond being soundly made | a drinkable wine that may have minor flaws |
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| 75 |
| - | Not Recommended | Below Average |
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| 70 |
| - | Below Average | Avoid |
| - | drinkable, but containing noticeable deficiencies |
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| 65 |
| - |
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| 60 |
| - | Unacceptable |
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| 55 |
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| 50 |