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The 2008 Kistler Cuvee Natalie Pinot Noir from the Silver Belt Vineyard was Grown, Produced and Bottled by Kistler Vineyards. This is the ideal data when found…
At 10 years old, the 2005 Arrowood Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County, California scored 16+ points on the Dionysian scale. It had 14.9% alcohol, really too high for…
The 2013 Franciscan Estate Nape Valley Chardonnay is, like too many Napa Chardonnays, over-oak and scored 14+ points on the Dionysian Scale of 20. By itself, it’s easy…
With 13% alcohol, the 1982 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville in Napa Valley scored 18 Dionysian points on the 20-point scale. Served with venison wrapped with bacon,…
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…
2005 Davis Bynum Pinot Noir, at 14.4% alcohol, came from the Russian River Valley in Sonoma County. At $24, (at the time) the ten year old wine was…
At 10 years old, the 2005 Rodney Strong Chardonnay Reserve was deep golden with hints of melted butter, tropical fruits and rich oak on its nose. A creamy…
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…
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…
Renwood is known for its Zinfandels. Their 2011 Clarion is one of their best wines and scored 17+ points on the Dionysian 20-point scale. Renwood’s 2011 Clarion is…