Here at Stop Wasting Your Wine we know that wine reviews can sometimes get a little too technical. That’s why we’ve developed a simple, easy-to-understand ranking system that conveys exactly how we feel about a wine—no confusing jargon required. Our five-tier system is designed to help you quickly decide if a wine is worth your time, money, and taste buds. Here’s the breakdown:
The Wine Fridge
This is the highest honor we can give a wine. If it earns a place in the Wine Fridge, that means it’s one of our absolute favorites But space is limited; we only have three spots in our fridge, and as we discover new favorites, wines can be swapped out. So, if a bottle makes it here, you know it’s truly special. Keep an eye out to see which wines are currently chilling in our fridge!
A Must Share Wine
Some wines are so good that keeping them to yourself would feel like a crime. These wines land in the A Must Share category because they’re exciting, enjoyable, and something we’d eagerly pour for friends and fellow wine lovers. If we open a bottle of this, you can bet we’re inviting people over.
A Casual Sipper
This is an easygoing wine that’s enjoyable without requiring too much thought. It’s the kind of bottle you open when you just want to relax and have a glass without analyzing every sip. It’s reliable, pleasant, and something you can enjoy any day of the week.
a Backup Wine
This is the wine you keep around for those “just in case” moments. Maybe it was a gift, maybe you picked it up on a whim, or maybe it’s just been sitting in your closet for a while. It’s not your first choice, but if the good stuff is gone, it’ll do. You won’t be rushing out to buy another bottle, but you won’t pour it down the drain either.
Drain Wine
These wines? They’re just not good. We’ve checked them out and they’re missing pretty much everything you’d want in a wine, the taste, the smell, the whole experience. We would rather see them down the drain than back in our glass.