How Falstaff Rates
Falstaff utilizes a 100-point wine rating system to evaluate and rank wines, allowing for a nuanced and comprehensive assessment of a wine’s overall quality and characteristics. Each wine is carefully reviewed, with a focus on factors such as balance, complexity, aroma, flavor, and mouthfeel. The reviews also consider the wine’s aging potential and how well it represents its region, variety, and winemaking practices.
About the Scores
Wines scoring below 80 points are generally considered subpar, with noticeable flaws affecting their overall quality.
90–100
Excellent to Outstanding
Wines with exceptional complexity, balance, and expression of the grape variety or terroir. These wines are highly recommended, often considered among the best and most representative of their type.
85–89
Very Good to Excellent
Wines with strong qualities but may lack the depth or complexity of the top-rated wines. These wines are highly drinkable, offer good value, and are still highly recommended.
80–84
Good
Wines that may have some minor flaws or less complexity but still provide an enjoyable drinking experience. These wines are well-made but may not stand out among the higher-rated options.
Below 80
Subpar
Wines with noticeable flaws such as poor balance or structural issues. These wines are generally not recommended due to their lack of overall appeal or quality.
