Tasting Notes Sources
Every tasting note on WineNotes comes from someone who has actually tasted the wine. We source directly from producers, importers, and professional wine experts—never from AI or fabricated descriptions.
Our Promise
We only publish tasting notes from professionals who have actually tasted the wine. Every note comes from the wine producer, importer, or a credentialed wine expert. Some wines in our collection don't yet have tasting notes—we're actively working to source authentic notes directly from producers and their importers. We never use AI-generated or fabricated descriptions.
Where Our Notes Come From
Producers & Importers
Notes sourced directly from winemakers, producers, and their official importers—from tech sheets, producer websites, and importer materials. These represent authentic descriptions from those closest to the wine.
Goal: We're actively working to source notes directly from producers and importers to make this our primary source.
Wine Professionals
Notes from professional wine buyers, sommeliers, and experts who have tasted and evaluated the wine. These professionals provide detailed, hands-on assessments based on direct tasting experience.
Currently: 617 wines with professional tasting notes
Current Sources
Gnarly Vines
Professional wine buyers and sommeliers who taste and evaluate each wine before offering it in their shop. Their notes reflect hands-on experience with the wine.
597
wines
Wine Experts & Critics
Recognized wine experts, critics, and sommeliers who have tasted and analyzed premium and highly sought-after wines from legendary producers.
20
wines
Pending Professional Notes
Wines we're actively working to source tasting notes for directly from producers, importers, or professional tastings. These wines will not display notes until we have authentic professional descriptions.
77
wines
What We Don't Do
- ✗AI-generated tasting notes based on region or varietal
- ✗Fabricated descriptions from general wine knowledge
- ✗Generic tasting notes applied to multiple wines
- ✗Unattributed notes from unknown sources