It’s a $35 wine with 12.4% alcohol and the 2016 Macari dos aquas of the North Fork on New York’s Long Island scored a great 17 points on the Dionysian scale of a possible 20.

It’s as close to real Bordeaux as you’ll find in the U S. 62% merlot, imitating Bordeaux’s Right Bank, 14% cabernet Sauvignon, 10% malbec, 8% petite verdot and 6% cabernet franc provide a soft, smooth red dinner wine with ripe tannins. It will age nicely for 20 years and pick up tobacco and cedar notes..

Served with lamb chops. Perfect !

The ‘two rivers” name reflects the location. It’s filled with cherry and blueberry. The finish is long and clean. Here’s an East Coast wine that can compete with anything made in America. Plan a Long Island wine tour. In Vino Veritas.