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In school, a grade of 100 pts, or A+, meant I structured an essay correctly. I had a good intro, well defined thesis, well structured body with supporting points, and finally, a conclusion that tied it all together in a way that made sense and left the reader with very few questio
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2 years ago
This really resonated with me as I do believe the circumstances surrounding when, where and with who you drink a wine have a significant impact on one's feelings about a wine. In an ideal situation, one is more likely to rate a wine higher than in less ideal cirucmstances. Imagine drinking a wine on the night you get engaged and comparing it to drinking the same wine with fast food on the day you lost your job. Your ratings would likely differ. Special wines are best served at special occasions, to derive the full effect from them. They should not be wasted on lesser occasions.
For me, the 1998 Remeriz de Ganuza Riserva was a 100 point wine. It might not be the best Rioja out there, but all the other factors worked together to make it perfect. It was my first higher end Spanish wine. I received it for my birthday and drank it at a special birthday dinner. It was simply a magical bottle of wine! I still love their wines very much. I might not rate them as 100 on a normal day, but in a special situation they do have the power to transcend.
I would also rate the 2002 Marquis Philips Integrity, an Australian Shiraz, as a 100 point wine. Parker actually rated that wine a 99. It is certainly a powerful wine.
2 years ago
This really resonated with me as I do believe the circumstances surrounding when, where and with who you drink a wine have a significant impact on one's feelings about a wine. In an ideal situation, one is more likely to rate a wine higher than in less ideal cirucmstances. Imagine drinking a wine on the night you get engaged and comparing it to drinking the same wine with fast food on the day you lost your job. Your ratings would likely differ. Special wines are best served at special occasions, to derive the full effect from them. They should not be wasted on lesser occasions.
For me, the 1998 Remeriz de Ganuza Riserva was a 100 point wine. It might not be the best Rioja out there, but all the other factors worked together to make it perfect. It was my first higher end Spanish wine. I received it for my birthday and drank it at a special birthday dinner. It was simply a magical bottle of wine! I still love their wines very much. I might not rate them as 100 on a normal day, but in a special situation they do have the power to transcend.
I would also rate the 2002 Marquis Philips Integrity, an Australian Shiraz, as a 100 point wine. Parker actually rated that wine a 99. It is certainly a powerful wine.
2 years ago
This really resonated with me as I do believe the circumstances surrounding when, where and with who you drink a wine have a significant impact on one's feelings about a wine. In an ideal situation, one is more likely to rate a wine higher than in less ideal cirucmstances. Imagine drinking a wine on the night you get engaged and comparing it to drinking the same wine with fast food on the day you lost your job. Your ratings would likely differ. Special wines are best served at special occasions, to derive the full effect from them. They should not be wasted on lesser occasions.
For me, the 1998 Remeriz de Ganuza Riserva was a 100 point wine. It might not be the best Rioja out there, but all the other factors worked together to make it perfect. It was my first higher end Spanish wine. I received it for my birthday and drank it at a special birthday dinner. It was simply a magical bottle of wine! I still love their wines very much. I might not rate them as 100 on a normal day, but in a special situation they do have the power to transcend.
I would also rate the 2002 Marquis Philips Integrity, an Australian Shiraz, as a 100 point wine. Parker actually rated that wine a 99. It is certainly a powerful wine.
2 years ago
This really resonated with me as I do believe the circumstances surrounding when, where and with who you drink a wine have a significant impact on one's feelings about a wine. In an ideal situation, one is more likely to rate a wine higher than in less ideal cirucmstances. Imagine drinking a wine on the night you get engaged and comparing it to drinking the same wine with fast food on the day you lost your job. Your ratings would likely differ. Special wines are best served at special occasions, to derive the full effect from them. They should not be wasted on lesser occasions.
For me, the 1998 Remeriz de Ganuza Riserva was a 100 point wine. It might not be the best Rioja out there, but all the other factors worked together to make it perfect. It was my first higher end Spanish wine. I received it for my birthday and drank it at a special birthday dinner. It was simply a magical bottle of wine! I still love their wines very much. I might not rate them as 100 on a normal day, but in a special situation they do have the power to transcend.
I would also rate the 2002 Marquis Philips Integrity, an Australian Shiraz, as a 100 point wine. Parker actually rated that wine a 99. It is certainly a powerful wine.
2 years ago
Wine's should be reviewed in their own peer groups and this wine is a 100pt Moscatel young wine. Situation does nothing to change that.
A wine need not be powerful to gain 100pts. To be able to judge anything there has to be a goal or idea of perfection. In my opinion this means that all wines deserve to have a benchmark that is the best they can be.
2 years ago
Wine's should be reviewed in their own peer groups and this wine is a 100pt Moscatel young wine. Situation does nothing to change that.
A wine need not be powerful to gain 100pts. To be able to judge anything there has to be a goal or idea of perfection. In my opinion this means that all wines deserve to have a benchmark that is the best they can be.
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As a winemaker and owner of a small winery these scores can sometimes be frustrating. The same wine to three different critics and the scores can have a wide range of scores. This means that wineries have to pick and choose who they send their wines to....
My greatest pleasure is to enjoy wine and see others do the same- no fancy words, or that it just got a 93 from Parker- but that it is made well, can be consumed when you want it which is usually soon after purchase, food friendly, and people friendly. Wine is for enjoyment whether that be watching the rain at home alone or with a group of your best friends over a great meal.
2 years ago
As a winemaker and owner of a small winery these scores can sometimes be frustrating. The same wine to three different critics and the scores can have a wide range of scores. This means that wineries have to pick and choose who they send their wines to....
My greatest pleasure is to enjoy wine and see others do the same- no fancy words, or that it just got a 93 from Parker- but that it is made well, can be consumed when you want it which is usually soon after purchase, food friendly, and people friendly. Wine is for enjoyment whether that be watching the rain at home alone or with a group of your best friends over a great meal.