Thumbs Up: This means that the author likes the wine and would purchase it on a regular basis and/or as a gift for friends.

Thumbs Down: This means that the author did not enjoy the wine and would not purchase it again nor give it to friends as a gift.

No Thumbs: This means that the author appreciated the wine for what it is worth but that it did not fit the author’s preferred taste in wine. The author might purchase it as a gift for friends depending on their taste and would certainly enjoy a glass or two of it if served to him by someone else.

Two Thumbs Up: This rating is reserved for the impressive wines that really shine. The author recommends this wine with flying colors and would serve it or gift it to friends to impress.