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The 1974 Cabernet Sauvignon from Sterling Vineyards, in Napa Valley, scored 18 points on the Dionysian scale of 20. It cost $15 back then, had 13% alcohol. It…
The 1969 (47 year-old) queen of white Burgundy, Le Montrachaet from Bernard Grivelet, at 13% alcohol, scored 19 Dionysian points! Gold. It was creamy, soft and it lingered…
With 13.5% alcohol, excellent for Napa Valley, the 2013 Franciscan Estate Chardonnay cost under $20 and had pear, apple, and just enough subtle aromas of oak. It scored…
This RM Champagne Pierre Moncuit Brut , with 12% alcohol, scored 18 Dionysian points out of 20. Tiny bubbles, fresh baked bread, and a medium length aftertaste of toast makes…
Scoring 18+ points on the Dionysian scale of 20, this 12% alcohol Saint-Julien Bordeaux is nearing its peak. The 1986 Chateau Saint-Pierre is a Fourth Growth Grand Cru…
The 1982 Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande scored 18+ points on the Dionysian scale of a possible 20. It has 13% alcohol and cost about $50 back…
At 35 years old, the 1981 Chateau La Gaffeliere is at perfection. With 12% alcohol, it scored 18+ points on the 20-point Dionysian Scale. Today, new releases of…
The 12% alcohol NV Moet & Chandon Nectar Imperial scored 15+ points on the Dionysian Scale of 20. It cost under $49. It’s sweet enough to serve with…
Scoring 18 points (Gold Medal) on the 20-point Dionysian Scale, the 2015 KOYLE COSTA Sauvignon Blanc from Colchagua Costa, Chile, is outstanding. Costing about $24 a bottle, it’s…
The 2009 Saint-Valery is a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru. It has 14% alcohol, but all of Bordeaux is starting to made higher alcohol wines. ( Not a good thing)…