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SOMMWINE TASTING NOTES
90+ Wines Worth Seeking Out
Independent wine ratings and tasting notes by Joanne DiGeso.
A curated collection of wines scoring 90 points or higher, selected for balance, concentration, complexity, expressiveness, typicity and finish.
FEATURED WINE
SOMMWINE SCORE
96
POINTS
OUTSTANDING
Azahdi Vineyards Viognier 2025
British Columbia, Canada
“Elevated aromas of lemon cream and sabayon with delicate white blossoms, elderflower, lime zest and honeysuckle, complemented by ripe stone fruit. Rounded on the palate, with medium alcohol and body and a long finish. I can't wait to see what a little cellaring time will do to this wine.”
Tasted & rated by Joanne DiGeso.
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Each entry is a completed SommWine review. This collection currently features one published wine; future reviews will be added as Joanne completes them.
96
POINTS · OUTSTANDING
AZAHDI VINEYARDS
Viognier 2025
British Columbia, Canada
Lemon cream · Elderflower · Stone fruit
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Not every wine Joanne tastes scores 90+. The complete SommWine Tasting Notes collection includes wines across the full scoring range, alongside practical guidance to help you understand what you’re tasting.
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90+ isn’t a participation badge. It marks a wine that, in Joanne’s independent assessment, stands out for its quality and character. SommWine considers balance, concentration, complexity, expressiveness, typicity and finish.
97–100 — Classic
93–96 — Outstanding
88–92 — Very Good
84–87 — Acceptable
75–83 — Poor
50–74 — Faulty
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