Jenise
FLDG Dishwasher
42648
Tue Mar 21, 2006 2:45 pm
The Pacific Northest Westest
Sam Platt
I am Sam, Sam I am
2330
Sat Mar 25, 2006 12:22 pm
Indiana, USA
Jenise
FLDG Dishwasher
42648
Tue Mar 21, 2006 2:45 pm
The Pacific Northest Westest
David M. Bueker wrote:Never looked at the points
Jenise
FLDG Dishwasher
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Tue Mar 21, 2006 2:45 pm
The Pacific Northest Westest
Sam Platt wrote:I have seen him give out a "90+" rating on occasion. Can't recall ever seeing a "91" or a "93".
I am concerned about vintners making "Newmanized" wine to gain his favor. Not sure what exactly such a wine would be since John seems to like everything.
For any Newman point chasers out there WTSO is offering a 92 point Casa de la Cruz Chardonnay as I type. Get it while it's hot!
Jenise
FLDG Dishwasher
42648
Tue Mar 21, 2006 2:45 pm
The Pacific Northest Westest
Jenise
FLDG Dishwasher
42648
Tue Mar 21, 2006 2:45 pm
The Pacific Northest Westest
Alex Judge wrote:Personally I've never really trusted his ratings but according to the note at the bottom:
*Jonathan Newman was Wine Enthusiasts’ Man of the Year... received national recognition in... many other international wine publications. He was also awarded the Guild of Sommeliers highest honor... published and quoted extensively online and in print... evaluates many of the wines we source from smaller and boutique wineries. We interact closely with him and the result is his rejection rate of over 96% of the wines evaluated.
1. 96% rejected, other 4% get 92s?
2. Isn't there some kind of a conflict of interest here in that if Newman rates them high they (theoretically) sell better, meaning WTSO makes more money? And with WTSO paying him (presumably)...
Sam Platt
I am Sam, Sam I am
2330
Sat Mar 25, 2006 12:22 pm
Indiana, USA
Dale Williams
Compassionate Connoisseur
11152
Tue Mar 21, 2006 4:32 pm
Dobbs Ferry, NY (NYC metro)
Alex Judge wrote:*Jonathan Newman was Wine Enthusiasts’ Man of the Year... received national recognition in... many other international wine publications. He was also awarded the Guild of Sommeliers highest honor... published and quoted extensively online and in print... evaluates many of the wines we source from smaller and boutique wineries. We interact closely with him and the result is his rejection rate of over 96% of the wines evaluated.
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