Wow, what a score! It’s not often you find 93 rating on any $20 wine albeit a white wine!
I’m often asked about wine ratings – the “subjective” discipline of scoring wines. Does 95 points from an unknown critic have same value as 95 rating from professionals such as Antonio Galloni or Robert Parker? Of course not, so the rating is only as good as its source.
Unfortunately, there is no vetting for ratings and scores from UN-reliable sources can be misleading. Wine industry professionals would probably agree the following are more reliable sources than others: Wine Advocate (formerly Robert Parker now retired), Wine Spectator and James Suckling. Suckling scores are frequently used because his scores are often higher than others). While visiting Tuscany last year, a winemaker said ” James is a cheerleader…he gives great scores so everyone loves him – the winery is happy, the retailer is happy, and consumers are happy.”
Vivino and Cellar Tracker are apps which use input from non-professionals to generate a numeric rating. Vivino uses 5 point rating system but 100 point system is more universal. 
The bottom line – no one can tell you what you like or dislike. Find a rating source that matches your palate and use it as a guide since you won’t always agree.
Mastroberardino Fiano di Avellino Radici 2017
Campania, Italy $20
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Diesel fuel? Never heard that before
Very informative on the rating system
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Tony, I had to ask Mr. Google your question and here is what I found. The more common descriptor used by wine critics is petrol or gasoline, often used to describe fine Riesling wines. I agree that the words might not be appealing to all but the smell of kerosene appeals to some, and the chemical compound causing the aroma indicates good aging potential.
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