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At only five years old, the 2011 Concannon Petite Sirah is one of California’s best with regards to that varietal. A balanced 13.5% alcohol made this a nice…
With an ideal 12.3% alcohol, the 2013 Cameron Hughes Lot 489 Triage scored 17 points on the Dionysian scale of a possible 20. It is refreshing, clean, balanced…
With 16.5% alcohol, and heat over the fruits, the 2004 Spelletich Cellars Zinfandel from Alriso Vineyard in Amador County, California. cost near $20. The Amador area is known for its…
The 1997 Cyrus from Alexander Valley Vineyards in Healdsburg, Sonoma County, has 13.4% alcohol, and at 19 years old, it’s at peak. Costing about $65, this blend of…
The 2009 New Jersey Amalthea Cellars Reserve Viognier grown in the, Outer Coastal Plane AVA, has 12.5% alcohol, cost under $17. It scored 17 points on the Dionysian Scale…
The 1988 New Jersey Alba Vineyard Vintage Port, with 18.5% alcohol, costing under $20 and at maximum peak, scored 17 quality points on the Dionysian scale of 20….
Scoring 18+ points on the 20-point Dionysian scale, the 13% alcohol 1979 Martin Ray Pinot Noir from Saratoga, California could have been a French Burgundy Volnay! It cost…
This wine comes from the Shenandoah Valley AVA in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. The winery was an Amish-restored building. There is very limited production. Served with…
Table Wine, as it says on their label, is permitted a range of alcohol content, usually 11 to 14 percent. I’m guessing this wine to be in the…
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….