About the Tastings.com Rating System
Tastings.com (BTI, est. 1981): Professional blind taste reviews of alcoholic beverages (Cornell method). Detailed notes, scores, objective evaluations for consumers & pros.

How Tastings.com Rates
Tastings.com, by the Beverage Testing Institute (BTI), uses a 100-point scoring system, along with detailed tasting notes, to evaluate alcoholic beverages. Here's a breakdown using the provided template:
About the Scores:
Tastings.com uses a 100-point scale, coupled with detailed tasting notes, to provide professional, blind taste-test evaluations.
96-100 Points:
Superlative
An extraordinary beverage demonstrating exceptional quality and character.
90-95 Points:
Exceptional
A beverage of remarkable quality and distinction.
85-89 Points:
Highly Recommended
A very good beverage with notable qualities.
80-84 Points:
Recommended
A good, solid beverage.
75-79 Points:
Average
A standard, acceptable beverage.
70-74 Points:
Below Average
A beverage with noticeable flaws or lacking in quality.
Below 70 Points:
Not Recommended
A beverage of poor quality.
Wines Rated By Tastings.com
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2018 Portola Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir Santa Clara Valley CA
Regular price $42.00Regular priceUnit price / per -
2022 Oomrang Muller-Thurgau Puget Sound WA
Regular price $67.00Regular priceUnit price / per -
2020 Parker McCollum Wines Sauvignon Blanc El Dorado CA
Regular price $28.00Regular priceUnit price / per -
2018 Porterhouse Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Regular price $100.00Regular priceUnit price / per$112.00Sale price $100.00Sale
Tastings.com History
The Beverage Testing Institute (BTI), established in 1981, conducts professional, blind taste-tests of alcoholic beverages. Their reviews appear on Tastings.com, which serves as a comprehensive online platform for these evaluations. BTI's tastings are conducted by a panel of expert judges, including retailers, restaurateurs, distributors, and journalists.
BTI employs a proprietary methodology developed in conjunction with Cornell University, ensuring a consistent and rigorous evaluation process. This methodology focuses on a holistic assessment of beverage quality, considering factors such as aroma, flavor, balance, and finish. The results of these tastings are presented on Tastings.com, offering consumers and industry professionals detailed insights into beverage quality.
Tastings.com provides a wealth of information beyond the reviews themselves. It includes tasting notes, scores, and information about the beverages' origins and production. The platform aims to empower consumers to make informed purchasing decisions and to provide valuable data for industry professionals.
The Beverage Testing Institute's long-standing history and commitment to rigorous methodology have established Tastings.com as a trusted source for beverage reviews. Its focus on blind taste-tests and expert panels ensures objectivity, while its detailed presentation of results allows for a comprehensive understanding of each beverage's characteristics. The platform's extensive archive and search functionality make it a valuable resource for anyone seeking reliable beverage evaluations.
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