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The non-vintage Natali Vineyards Dolcetto is 12.5% alcohol, smooth, light and with the two extra years I aged it, scored a Bronze 14+ on the 20 point scale…
This 12% alcohol sparkling wine from Childress Vineyards Blanc de Blanc Brut called Victory Cuvee comes from Lexington, North Carolina. Made from Chardonnay, it scored 14+ on the…
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 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….
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…
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…
I bought the 1986 Vendange Merlot in August of 1989 for $3.97 a bottle, and drank most of the case a long time ago. This 12.5% alcohol Californian…
Before Bellview Winery changed their labels, I put away one of their top fruit wines to age as a study. It’s a wine that should be drunk when…
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…