Spirits of 1981

Robert M. Parker Jr. is a leading U.S. wine critic with an international influence. His wine ratings on a 100-point scale: Parker Points ©.

• 96-100An extraordinary wine of profound and complex character displaying all the attributes expected of a classic wine of its variety. Wines of this caliber are worth a special effort to find, purchase, and consume
• 90-95An outstanding wine of exceptional complexity and character. In short, these are terrific wines.
• 80-89A barely above average to very good wine displaying various degrees of finesse and flavor as well as character with no noticeable flaws.
• 70-79An average wine with little distinction except that it is a soundly made. In essence, a straightforward, innocuous wine.
• 60-69A below average wine containing noticeable deficiencies, such as excessive acidity and/or tannin, an absence of flavor, or possibly dirty aromas or flavors.
• 50-59A wine deemed to be unacceptable.

Read more about Robert Parker & Parker Points on the official Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) website.