Notes From The Cellar

Taken from my original post on the topic, here is an explanation of the grading system I use here at Notes From The Cellar.

• A+ : This is fan-friggin-tastic wine and you need to, need to be drinking it. Whenever possible. My highest possible recommendation.
• A: Excellent wine. I really loved it and am definitely recommending it. Go track it down.
• A-: Loved it, recommending it without hesitation. Something kept it from the A/A+ realm but it’s still fantastic.
• B+: Really good. Recommended. Thoroughly enjoyable.
• B: A good wine. Recommended. I’m basically saying go for it if you like the varietal or if it’s exceptionally priced. You would never be embarrassed to serve it to company.
• B-: Decent wine. Probably not really for special occasions, but still basically a recommendation. I’m not excited about this wine, though.
• C+: Something about this wine turns me off. Something’s missing. Recommended only for fans of the producer, varietal, or region.
• C: The wine has real flaws. I can’t recommend it.
• C-: More flaws, less reason to pick up the wine. The fact is there is better wine out there, regardless of this wine’s price point.
• D+: Probably avoid.
• D: Avoid.
• D-: Avoid even if it’s being served to you by a close friend or family member.
• F: Avoid like the plague.