(ABC15) - We've all seen the scores on the labels and in the advertisements promoting a the wonders of a specific wine. Where do they come from, what do they mean, or do they mean anything at all? Justin Ove, Ambassador of Wine Education, Arizona Stronghold Vineyards, breaks it all down. What are wine scores? Wine scores are a simple means of navigating through a broad selection of wines. With so many choices on the market today, a wine score can make selecting a wine easier for the consumer.