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The 13% alcohol 2011 Morgon Domaine des Versauds, shipped by George Duboeuf from Romaneche-Thorins, in Beaujolais, France, scored 17 points on the 20-point Dionysian scale. Morgon is one…
The 2011 Renwood Clarion has 14.8% alcohol, just over what I prefer, but it is balanced and shows no heat. It is a blend of Zinfandel and Syrah…
The non-vintage Vinho Verde of Vilacentinho scored a positive 16 points on the Dionysian Scale of 20 points and worked as a food wine even though I usually…
This 13% alcohol Tempranillo wine called El Furioso from the Spanish Castilla y Leon region was designed for food. Costing about $9, I’m finding it can age and the case is…
The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon from Primus of the Maipo Valley in Chile has 14.7% alcohol, just over what I believe is necessary for great wine, but it scored…
This 15% alcohol Greek wine is for rabbit, game and herbed dishes. It cleaned bread dipped in Greek olive oil off the palate. The 2010 Emphasis Syrah is…
Reciata means “by the ears” and this 1967 Bertani Reciata della Valpolicella Amarone Classico Superiore, at 15% alcohol, was made from grapes picked only by the ears, or,…
The 2013 Wagner Winery Riesling ICE is a special Finger Lakes wine. By weight, it has 24% Residual Sugar, and was “Grown, Produced and Bottled by,” Wagner Winery….
Old wines are for drinking history. The 1926 Demi-Sec Champot Freres from Reims, says it was 6 1/2 fluid ounces, designed for a morning pick-me-up, or for dessert…
Washington State makes some excellent honey wines called MEAD. The Sky River Mead is 12.5% alcohol, has a golden hue and a gentle touch of sweetness that lingers…