Breaking: The End of Points?

From time to time, the discussion of ratings on the 100-point scale turns up. These days, this debate is intensifying, as vignerons and consumers see the points system starting to collapse.

I have already introduced the vin d’emotion score, as I find this much better as a guideline for finding the most enjoyable wines

And now, as some vignerons are starting to say no to the traditional 100-point rating scale, it is time for me to react and implement changes.

Background: Bob points

I have been working with point ratings of wine for many years – 30 or so.

Over the years I have gotten more and more frustrated with the inherent issues of the point system, and with the way it is mainly used (marketing).

More and more producers and vignerons are starting to question the value of the classic 100-point scale and the static effect it has on ratings, which are often fully mathematically predictable, and hence could actually be made without tasting the wines! I admit, this would work for many of my points ratings, as well as for most others for that matter.

Something is wrong with this system!

Vignerons say no!

My first vignerons have now asked me to remove the points ratings and indicated that they don’t want to participate in the 100-point game anymore.

I’ve therefore decided to let the vignerons decide. The winemaker can, going forward, have his/her wines rated without points, with the essential verbal evaluation and my important vin d’émotion rating.

Follow the emotional hearts

For the moment, this is up to the vigneron. Later this year I will decide if the 100-point scale will disappear completely from the Winehog. I will of course ask you – the reader and user – to hear what you find optimal and agreeable.

Points or no Points? – we will see