Can We Trust Wine Scores?

Welcome to another episode of Hogar de Vinos—now from sunny Orlando, Florida! Today, we uncork a topic that sparks just as much fascination as confusion: Can we truly trust wine scores?

Join me, your trusted sommelier, as we take a deep dive into the world of wine critics, scoring systems, and the many factors that influence those little numbers printed on bottles.

Is a wine rated 95 points always worth the hype? How much do tasting conditions, the critic’s preferences, or even the shape of the glass affect the final score?

We’ll explore:

• The origins of wine scoring, from Robert Parker’s 100-point system to Jancis Robinson’s 20-point scale
  

• Why the tasting environment (temperature, order, glass type) matters more than you think
  

• The evolution of a wine and how time can change everything
  

• The commercial weight of a score—and the ethics behind top critics
  

🎧 Whether you're a wine enthusiast or just starting your journey, this episode will help you read between the numbers—and trust your own taste.

👉 Learn to use scores as a compass, not a verdict 👉 Discover the critic that best matches your palate 👉 And above all, remember: the best wine is the one you enjoy most.

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