{"id":6489,"date":"2025-06-02T08:00:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T12:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/?p=6489"},"modified":"2025-06-19T11:24:52","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T15:24:52","slug":"highly-rated-wine-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/highly-rated-wine-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Highly-Rated Wine Event Arrives June 26: Stock Up on 95-Plus Wines"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019re invited! Join us for the Highly-Rated <\/a><\/span>Wine<\/span> Event, featuring elite producers from renowned Old World and New World <\/span>appellations<\/span> across the globe. This 24-hour special selection of <\/span>bottles rated 95 points or higher <\/span>will be available for one day only: Thursday, June 26, starting at Midnight ET.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be prepared for the next milestone or important occasion by keeping a few premium wines up to 78% OFF<\/strong> <\/em>in your collection!<\/span><\/p>\n

Highly-Rated Sneak Peeks<\/h3>\n

95 Pt. Canyon Ranch Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford 2023<\/span>
\n95 Pt. Renzo Seghesio Barolo Ginestra Vigna Pajana 2020<\/span>
\n96 Pt. Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli Concerto Super Tuscan 2019<\/span>
\n96 Pt. Cha\u0302teau Troplong Mondot Saint-E\u0301milion 1er Grand Cru Classe\u0301 2021<\/span>
\n97 Pt. Champagne Louis de Chatet Privile\u0300ge Brut NV<\/span>
\n97 Pt. Shafer Vineyards Napa Valley Syrah ‘Relentless’ 2019<\/span>
\n98 Pt. Penfolds Grange Shiraz 2014<\/span>
\n98 Pt. Wayfarer Fort Ross Seaview Wayfarer Vineyard Chardonnay 2021<\/span>
\n99 Pt. Sen\u0303a Valle de Aconcagua Chile 2017<\/span>
\n100 Pt. Cha\u0302teau Pichon-Longueville Baron Pauillac 2nd Cru Classe\u0301 2019<\/span><\/p>\n

A Brief History of Wine Ratings<\/b><\/h3>\n

Wine ratings<\/span> are immensely helpful in providing us with a\u00a0<\/span>quick and painless guide<\/span><\/a> to the questions \u201cWhat should I drink?\u201d or \u201cWhat should I collect?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The most popular system currently used to judge the quality of wines is the 100-point scale, invented by American critic <\/span>Robert Parker<\/span> in 1978. Since then, it has been adapted by many wine professionals throughout the world, including <\/span>James Suckling<\/span><\/a>, Jeff Leve (<\/span>The Wine Cellar Insider<\/span><\/a>),\u00a0<\/span>Jeb Dunnuck<\/span><\/a>, and Wine Enthusiast.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Do 95+ Wines Taste Like?<\/b><\/h3>\n

95 points or higher means you\u2019re 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wine Expert Explains: Do Ratings Matter?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Marc Supsic, partner sommelier and DipWSET, shares, \u201cWine 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 \u2013 Wines \u2018Til Sold Out <\/a>being a great asset.<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember, the best way to figure out if a wine is good or not is to develop and trust your own palate!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n