We use the following symbols when rating wines:

95-100	Wines achieving nirvana
90-94	Wines of noted excellence
86-89	extremely enjoyable wines with many qualities
83-85	enjoyable wines with attributes
80-82	unremarkable wine, but still enjoyable
	Wines scoring under 80 are not reviewed
	We both agree —a brilliant wine!
	Drink now and over the next 2 years
	Drink now and over the next 5 years
	Place in cellar

We use the following criteria to mark a wine as exceptional