Actually this is for anyone that makes a note and a personal judgment on a wine.
I have kept a record of my tasting notes for 10 years now and have always finished with a score. I love to score! But agree that a note should accompany it. When I read others notes I enjoy seeing their score but focus on the note and descriptors. For many years I have used the “Parker” Wine Advocate scoring system of, 5 (color) 15 (aroma) 20 (flavor) & 10 (overall). Add 50 yada yada.
It is great for comparing my wines and knowing my preferences. I have kept it the same so that my scores should be the equivalent through the years…although my palate or preferences have changed.
But, why judge the color. At the end of the day does it matter? If I taste a wine in a dark room and proclaim my love for it only to have the light turn on and see that it is cloudy or brown, will I retract my love. I drink wine, not look at it. Why does color make up 10% of the score on the “Parker” system?
This is not a rant. It is a real question.
Cheers,
Jason
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