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1974 Sterling Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

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…

1983 Clos Du Val Cabernet Sauvignon

At 32 years old, this Californian did age very well.  With 13% alcohol, costing about $16 back then, it scored 18 points on the Dionysian scale of 20….

1993 Silverado Sauvignon Blanc

Never keep Sauvignon Blancs more than five to seven years; even better, drink them when you get them. However, the 1993 Silverado Sauvignon Blanc did not turn to…

2013 Franciscan Estate Napa Chardonnay

The 2013 Franciscan Estate Chardonnay Napa Valley has 13.5% alcohol. It was barrel fermented and ages sur lie, that’s resting on the dead yeast, while it matured in…

1974 Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon

Sometimes you just want to prove to yourself that what you’ve been saying is correct. The 1974 Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, at 12% alcohol, is…