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The 1983, at 32 years old, Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape is peaking. With 13.6% alcohol, it scored 18 Dionysian points. Rhone wines can develop longer than most people…
The Alfred Gratien Brut Champagne from a Magnum, was 12.5% alcohol (perfect) and cost under $80 while it scored 18 points on the Dionysian scale of a possible…
The 1988 New Jersey Alba Vineyard Vintage Port, with 18.5% alcohol, costing under $20 and at maximum peak, scored 17 quality points on the Dionysian scale of 20….
Costing under $15, the 2002 Deakin Estate Merlot from Victoria in Australia scored 14+ points on the Dionysian scale. It has 14% alcohol. Filled with plum and cherry,…
At six years old, the 2009 San Telmo Esencia Torrontes from Mendoza, Argentina had 13.5% alcohol, cost near $12 and scored 16+ points on the 20-point Dionysian Scale….
Scoring 18+ points on the 20-point Dionysian scale, the 13% alcohol 1979 Martin Ray Pinot Noir from Saratoga, California could have been a French Burgundy Volnay! It cost…
The 2010 Rhebokskloof Semillon called “The Secret Corner” from South Africa is at peak. With 13.5% alcohol, costing about $20 and scoring 15 Dionysian Points on it 20-point…
The Valdo Prosecco Brut scored 15 Dionysian points out of 20, has 11% alcohol, cost under $15 and taste marvelous! This fruity, easy to drink bottle of bubbles…
The 2010 Valdivieso Sauvignon Blanc from Chile’s Central Valley, cost under $14, scored 15+ Dionysian points out of 20, and had an ideal 12.5% alcohol. Served with fresh…
With just 12% alcohol, the 1977 Chateau La Mission Haut Brion, with a Graves Appellation, scored 17 Dionysian points on their scale of 20. It was ruby-brick, decanted…