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This 2009 French Burgundy, with 13% alcohol, Chambolle-Musigny, from Joseph Drouhin, scored 16+ points even though it’s still too young for experienced drinkers. The Dionysian scale uses 20 points for ratings….
The 2012 Clos des Lunes Lune Blanche Grand Vin Blanc Sec Bordeaux scored 15+ points on the Dionysian scale of 20. It has 12.5% alcohol and cost about…
The Multi-Vintage Champagne Vilmart & Cie Grand Cellier Brut Premier Cru at 12.5% alcohol scored 18+ points on the 20-point Dionysian scale. It comes from Rilly la Montagne and…
At 15% alcohol, the 2012 Muscat Beaumes de Venise from Chapelle-St-Arnoux paired well with the blueberry and mango crumble. It scored 16+ Dionysian points on their scale of…
The First Growth Grand Cru Bordeaux 1975 Chateau Latour has 12 % alcohol and scored 19 points on the Dionysian scale of a possible 20. 1975 was considered…
With 12.% alcohol, the 1970 Grand Cur Classe Chateau Cos Labory scored 19 points on the Dionysian 20-point scale. It was at peak! Soft as silk. Red fruit still…
Scoring 17+ points with just 14% alcohol, this Domaine Jomain 2011 Puligny-Montrachet white Burgundy was the perfect Chardonnay for the cod dinner. When Chardonnay is not over-oaked, it…
At 13% alcohol, this Sauternes treasure scored 19+ on the Dionysian scale of a possible 20. The 1961 Chateau d’Yquem is considered one of France’s best wines. Thick,…
The Hugel 2000 Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive is 12% alcohol, scored 19 points on the 20-point Dionysian judging scale and had a Residual Sugar of 68 grams per litter….
This 12.5% alcohol Chardonnay scored 14+ points on the 20-point Dionysian scale used to judge wines, and it went very well with the halibut dinner. The wine was aged briefly…