Wine Spectator

There's a reason statues of justice depict a woman wearing a blindfold.

Impartiality is fundamental to fairness; good judges base theirs
Decisions based on facts, not favoritism.
At Wine Spectator, this simple truth is the basis of our wine ratings. We believe that evaluating wines blindly guarantees
that our tasters remain impartial and that our reviews are impartial, with all wines presented on equal terms.
You may be surprised to learn that not all wine writers share this approach. Some critics review wines not blindly, and also alongside the winemakers and at the cellars. They argue that honesty and independence can overcome the expectations that inevitably arise from knowing a wine's identity, its reputation and its price. We respectfully disagree.