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    The StarPanel Rating System©
     
    StarPanel Quality Rating System
      
    98-100 points Perfect, faultless, an absolute rare classic
    95-97 points Exceptional wine, a benchmark of its class
    90-94 points Excellent wine of style and character
    85-89 points Very Good wine with a modicum of class
    80-84 points Good, pleasant to drink though unexciting
    75-79 points Average wine, no discernible fault but bland
    70-74 points Poor winemaking or fruit, not faulty, water anyone?
    Not Rated (N/R) Faulty
     
    StarPanel Value Rating System
      
    Exceptional  As good as you can buy for this money, absolute bargain
    Very Good Great deal for the buyer
    Good Underpriced for the quality of the wine
    Average You get what you pay for, just
    Poor Paying above the odds for this sort of quality
     
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