Glossary

Label descriptions

ssl	slightly stained label - small liquid stains;
sl	stained label - some liquid stains;
sdl	slightly damaged label - small damage(s) visible
dl	damaged label - damage(s) clearly visible
vdl	very damaged label - very damaged; information still visible unless described otherwise

bin-soiled label	label is a bit messy but not stained; e.g. due to dusty cellar conditions
scuffed label	small marks on label; e.g. due to bottle motion in its original wooden case
torn label	label has cut(s)
faded label	ink in label has faded; relevant information still visible unless described otherwise
wrinkled label	label is wrinkled; e.g. due to slightly damp cellar conditions
remains of label	parts of label remain on the bottle
handwriting on label	label has been written on; e.g. with pencil or pen
no label	bottle was submitted without a label; verification by different means
info by seller's note	specific information about a bottle is provided by the seller

Ullages / levels for Burgundy 

Levels for Burgundies and similar bottle shapes, including wines from Germany and Alsace, are described in centimeters. Measured from base of the cork to the wine level. 

Levels which are 2 centimeters or less under the cork are not described.

Ullages / levels for Champagne

Levels for Champagne and similar bottles are descibed in centimeters. In case the level is not visible when standing, it is measured upside down from the bottom of the bottle to the wine level.

Levels which are 2 centimeters or less are not described.