Originally Posted by whackyjacky

Science - no way ! It's been proven that people's taste buds aren't all geared the same way and we all don't pick up the same flavors the same way. I think it's more like judging a fight. There's a lot of variation. Tasters having to judge so many wines leads to many over the top, high alcohol, fruit bombs, winning awards, because they stand out. This is to the detriment of great, subtle, well balanced, offerings which I would prefer to drink.