Reviews can be very subjective and can also be very misleading. When we review wines, wineries and different winery experiences, we try to provide context around our reviews based on the value. A wine that costs $25 may not taste as good as a $100 bottle of wine. But for that price difference, the $100 bottle of wine needs heads and shoulders above far less expensive bottles. The same goes for wineries. A winery may not have the best wine produced in a region, but the atmosphere, price, specific events, quality of the host and a whole slew of other variables may impact the review.
Personal preference always plays a huge role into reviewing things as well. Just because we enjoyed a specific bottle doesn’t mean someone else will.
With those factors in mind, we try to help people find the best values out there. So people can use our information and reviews to make up their own minds on what will allow them to have the best experience possible based on their own budget and personal preferences.
Our System For Rating Wine
You will notice on our website that we have ratings in both the 1-100 scale and also the 5 star scale. Learn about both methods and how we rate wine on Vino Critic.
It is important to remember to always be polite when you are reviewing wine, even if you don’t like it. Everyone’s palates are different and nobody is going to like every wine. So remember to be honest and polite when reviewing wine either verbally or written online.
This sauvignon blanc has a lightly smoked palate expression which complements the delicate aromas of fresh flowers. The perfect wine for aperitifs or fish starters.
Robert Mondavi Private Selection was founded in 1994 by Robert Mondavi to capture the delicious flavors from California’s best coastal vineyards. And that’s what we’re doing 20 years on. We invite you to experience our Heritage Red Blend. Smell – … Read More
Iowa’s Oldest Winery Ron and Linda Mark opened Summerset Winery in the summer of 1997 and became one of the first estate wineries in Iowa. They began growing grapes on the scenic Summerset ridge above the Middle River in 1989. … Read More
I always get a kick out of Australian wine names and labels. They seem to have a lot of fun with them. Take for instance the “Dead Arm Shiraz” or the Laughing Magpie. Both are very serious wines, with names … Read More
About Tobin James Cellars Tobin James started when a local grape harvested was giving away 6 tons of extra Zinfandel grapes. The young Tobin “Toby” James, who was an assistant winemaker at the time, saw an opportunity to make his … Read More
Umberto Cesari started off by buying 20 hectares of land in 1965. It is now a proud owner of over 90 hectares, divided into four distinct vineyards. This is a family-owned vineyard on the borders of Tuscany with the Apennine … Read More
The level of quality available in Indian wines is racing forward at extraordinary speed, and each vintage seems to raise up a new contender for the crown of finest Indian wine. The Vallonne Merlot is fabulous, and one of the … Read More
Inky black and dense, with ripe cassis and damson scents and overlaid with hints of tobacco and sandalwood. Serve at room temperature with stews and steaks as well as grilled meats and hard cheeses.
Overall this wine is fantastic. I drank the first glass using a wine aerator on the first night. It was very solid, but not spectacular. The next day, my wife joined me for a glass and it really opened up. … Read More
About Vina Robles Winery The first vineyard planted in 1997 and Vina Robles was established in 1998 by Hans Nef. Unfortunately, Hans tragically passed away in 2019, but his family continues his legacy and dream of creating world-class wines. Currently … Read More
The Wine Squirrel Wine Preserving Decanter is a simple yet effective decanter to help your red or white wine last longer! Simply pour the wine into the decanter, then put the plunger and seal onto the top of the wine … Read More
The Wine Pro2 Proactive Decanter & Preservation System is a very unique wine accessory that is perfect for any red wine drinker. It has a very sleek and durable design that looks great on a kitchen countertop or at the … Read More
