Point systems: the number needs its scale

The standard

The disclosed rating scale names what a number means and against what it was measured: range, criteria and taster. Without this, a score compares the incomparable.

Criteria

  • The scale names its range and its zero point
  • The judgment is traceable to a taster and occasion
  • The criteria behind the number are named
  • The number does not replace the description

Distinction

Score ≠ quality: the number is a condensed judgment, not a measurement on the wine. The disclosed rating scale shows what a number refers to, instead of letting it speak for itself.