You’re invited! Join us for the Highly-Rated Wine Event, featuring elite producers from renowned Old World and New World appellations across the globe. This 24-hour special selection of bottles rated 95 points or higher will be available for one day only: Thursday, February 13, starting at Midnight EST.
Be prepared for the next milestone or important occasion by keeping a few premium wines up to 67% off in your collection!
A Brief History of Wine Ratings
Wine ratings are immensely helpful in providing us with a quick and painless guide to the questions “What should I drink?” or “What should I collect?”
The most popular system currently used to judge the quality of wines is the 100-point scale, invented by American critic Robert Parker in 1978. Since then, it has been adapted by many wine professionals throughout the world, including James Suckling, Jeff Leve (The Wine Cellar Insider), Jeb Dunnuck, and Wine Enthusiast.
What Do 95+ Wines Taste Like?
95 points or higher means you’re likely receiving an extraordinary wine of profound and complex character displaying all the attributes expected of a classic wine of its variety. Wines of this caliber are worth a special effort to find, purchase, and consume.
A handful of top-rated premium wines to expect:
95 Pt. Tolaini ‘Valdisanti’ Super Tuscan IGT 2021
95 Pt. Château Olivier Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé 2010
96 Pt. Sojourn Cellars Reuling Vineyard Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2022
96 Pt. Denner Vineyards Ditch Digger Red Paso Robles 2021
97 Pt. Bodegas Caro Mendoza Red Blend 2021
97 Pt. Antinori Solaia 2009
98 Pt. Wayfarer Fort Ross Seaview Wayfarer Vineyard Chardonnay 2021
98 Pt. K Vintners Royal City Syrah 2020
99 Pt. Bevan Cellars EE Red Wine Napa Valley 2021
100 Pt. Petrolo Galatrona Super Tuscan 2022
100 Pt. Château Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Léognan Cru Classé 2020
Wine Expert Explains: Do Ratings Matter?
Marc Supsic, partner sommelier and DipWSET, shares, “Wine scores are subject to the individual palate of every wine drinker. It’s important not to let the ratings run the show and my suggestion is to look for a calculated consensus. If multiple respected wine critics are giving a wide array of high marks, you’re probably getting a nice wine. While scores and ratings are not the be-all end-all, there are some trusted sources out there that you can use as guidance as you build your skills – Wines ‘Til Sold Out being a great asset.
Remember, the best way to figure out if a wine is good or not is to develop and trust your own palate!”
These exclusive wines are perfect for elevating your dinner party or an awe-worthy wine gift for a seasoned collector. Even if you don’t have a special event coming up, you never know when a top-tier bottle will come in handy!
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95+ point great to drink but how should we determine if it is a good wine to collect?
The point system, as I have found, is quite reliable.
I would like to receive comments on the rating of the past years as far as regions are concerned. Was it a good crop, due to weather or other factors per regions of the world.
That’s a great question! We have this blog post that we think could help you determine: https://www.wtso.com/blog/how-to-store-age-wines/ Look for the header “Understand What To Age”. Please let us know if you have any additional questions for us!
Are they going to be available all at once or one at a time??
Hi Kevin!
Please email [email protected] for what we have in stock!
Please email wines to be released for sale per the comment to Kevin.
Thank you
Hey George! So very sorry for the inconvenience. Our team has reached out via email to assist you further. =]
Who is rating the wine? WS? James Suckling? WTSO?
Hi Don!
Great question! The wines on this sale will be rated by various wine critics, journalists, and other wine professionals. =]
Is there any way I can know ahead of time when the Château Latour Grand Vin Pauillac 2017 will be available during your “Highly Rated Wine Event”?
Hi Todd,
We still have plenty of the 99 Pt. Château Latour Grand Vin Pauillac 2017 in-stock.
Someone from our team will be reaching out to you via email shortly to assist with placing an order.
Cheers!
WTSO
Is there a way I can know ahead of time when the Château Latour Grand Vin Pauillac 2017 will be offered?
Thank You
Hi Todd,
We still have plenty of the 99 Pt. Château Latour Grand Vin Pauillac 2017 in-stock.
Someone from our team will be reaching out to you via email shortly to assist with placing an order.
Cheers!
WTSO
I find that the number is less important than the reviewer James Sucking resonates with my tastes, from 25+ years ago at WS.
Now his 95 rating may not equate to AG’s 93 or LM”s 98, but I know a high Suckling rating (94+) is a wine I’m really going to enjoy.
Hello Frank!
Everyone seems to have their favorite wine critic.
Hopefully we’ll have several wines for the event that James Suckling will have
high ratings for. Be sure to mark your calendar for next week’s event!
Cheers!
WTSO
can’t wait til tomorrow
Hello Terry!
The 95-point plus wine event takes place next Thursday,
February 13th starting at Midnight EST.
Mark your calendar for the special event so that you
can stock up the cellar with some highly rated wines.
CHEERS!
WTSO