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The 2014 De Angelis Rosso Piceno Superiore has 13% alcohol, cost about $15, and scored 16 points on the Dionysian scale of a possible 20. Ruby red, light…
Under $18, under 13.5% alcohol, and scoring an excellent 16+ points (a medal winner) on the Dionysian scale of 20, the Sharrott Winery Tango is an easy wine…
The 1992 Kenwood Artist Series Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma Valley had 13% alcohol and cost under $20 when released. It scored 18 Dionysian points on the 20 point…
At perfection, the 1974 Silvio Nardi Brunello di Montalcino Fattoria Casale Del Bosco, with 12.5% alcohol, scored 19 points on the 20-point Dionysian scale. Still red with an…
The 2012 Nodus Bobal scored 16+ points on the 20-point Dionysian scale. It has13% alcohol, and cost under $16. The wines comes from the Valencia area in Spain…
At 13% alcohol, costing under $15, and scoring 16 fine points on the Dionysian scale of 20, the 2013 Midbar Winery Southern White is a delightful warm weather drink….
At $75 back then, with 12% alcohol, the 1982 Chateau Margaux scored 17+ points on the 20-point Dionysian scale. The one I had two years ago scored half-a-point…
A white with 13.5% alcohol, scoring 15+ points on the Dionysian scale of 20, and costing under $15, the 2015 Colli Di Lapio Fiano Di Avellino is a…
Older Vintage Champagne has unique complexities. The 2004 Lelarge Pugeot Champagne Preminer Cru from Vrigny in the Champagne regions of Northern France, has 12% alcohol, cost about $80,…
At 20% alcohol, costing just $45 back then, the 1994 Cockburn’s Vintage Porto scored 19 points on the 20-point Dionysian scale. Blackberry and black cherry filled the nose….