What Are Parker Points

Parker Points is a wine term that you hear bandied about quite a lot and often discussed critically. The term Parker Points refers to a score awarded to a wine by Robert M. Parker Jr., the most influential wine critic of the past 20-30 years.

What is the Parker scale?

96–100 – Extraordinary. 90–95 – Outstanding. 80–89 – Barely above average to very good. 70–79 – Average. 60–69 – Below average.

What does 91 points mean for wine?

95-100 Classic: a great wine. … 90-94 Outstanding: a wine of superior character and style. 85-89 Very good: a wine with special qualities. 80-84 Good: a solid, well-made wine.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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