A Higher Standard In Scoring Wine

Benchmarked and transparent scoring parameters provide more objectivity when awarding scores. Subjective assessments of taste account for only 10% of the total score, and rely on a panel of at least 3 certified sommeliers as judges rather than one self-appointed expert.

The EWS Pillars

  • Human & Animal Welfare

    20%

  • Vineyard Ecology & Terroir Preservation

    50%

  • Operations, Winemaking, Packaging

    20%

  • Taste Evaluation

    10%