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Cune Cava

Scoring 16+ points on the 20-point Dionysian scale, the Multi-Vintage Cune Cava Brut , with 11.5% alcohol, cost under $20. A lot of points for such a good…

2015 Vega Sindoa Rosa’

At 13% alcohol, this delightful 2015 Vega Sindoa Garnacha Rose’ scored 15 points on the Dionysian 20-point scale. Garnacha (grenache in France) is, I think, the best grape…

2006 Basa

From Rueda, Spain, the 2006 Basa cost under $14, has 13% alcohol, and scored 15+ points on the 20-point scale the Dionysian Society, International uses to rate wines….

2912 Condes de Albarei Albarino

With 13% alcohol, the 2012 Condes de Albarei Albarino from  the Rias Baixas region of Spain scored 16 points on the Dionysian scale and cost under $15. I…

2002 Faustino VII

Under $15, at 12.5% alcohol, and scoring a very nice 16+ points on the 20-point Dionysian scale, the 2002 Faustino VII Rioja was ready to savor at 17…

1985 Tinto Pesquera

The 1985 Tinto Pesquera Cosecha Propia Reserva was hand-carrried back from Ribera del Duero in Spain. It has 12.5% alcohol, scored a gold 18 Dionysian points on their 20-point…

1988 Tinto Pesquera

Scoring 17+ Dionysian points out of 20 and costing under $20 back then, this 29 year-old Spanish red from Ribera Del Duero was at its peak. The 1988…

2015 Cune Rioja Rosado

Scoring 17 points on the 20-point Dionysian scale, the 2015 Cune Rioja Rosado has 13.5% alcohol (a bit high for Rose’: 13% is ideal or even lower)) and…

NV Nodus Cava Nature

Nodus Cava Nature is light, absolutely dry with no dosage added and cost around $15. It scores 16 Dionysian points on the 20-point scale. Its 12% alcohol, refreshing…

2014 Nodus Rosado

The 2014 Nodus Rosado is 12% alcohol {perfect} cost under $12, and scored 16 points on the Dionysian scale of 20. This Rose is is made with  Bobal,…