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1999 Blandy’s Malmsey

The 1999 Blandy’s Malmsey Coleitha Madeira cost around $75, has 19.5% alcohol, and scored a superb 18+ Dionysian points. It was golden brown, with caramel aromas. This 20-year-old…

1976 and 1920 Madeira

The 1976 Terrantez Blandy’s Madeira scored 18+ points on the Dionysian scale. It cost $150, and has 20% alcohol.  It is the rarest of all the Madeira, and…

2000 Painter Bridge Zin-Shiraz

At 19 years old, the 2000 Painter Bridge Zinfandel – Shiraz  from San Jose, California scored an impressive 18 points on the Dionysian 20-point Scale. It was silky…

2018 & 2016 White & Red Bordeaux

Legende is from Domaines Barons de Rothschild and they make a basic, but quite good red and white Bordeaux. The Legende 2018 White Bordeaux  has 12% alcohol, cost…

2017 La Pettegola Vermentino

Costing under $19, with 13% alcohol,the 2017 La Pettegola Vermentino scored 16+ Dionysian points out of a possible 20. Crisps mineral, citrus, and some wild flower floral notes,…

2002 Chateau D’Issan

Costing $100, with 12.5% alcohol, the 2002 Chateau D’Issan scored a pleasant 17+ points on the 20-point Dionysian scale. It was much better than the vintage usually shows. …

2012 Josh Legacy

The 2012 Joseph Carr Josh , from Sonoma, cost About $20, has 13.9% alcohol (I think it’s higher; 14.4 at least is my guess) and scored a fine…

2011 Hogue Gewurztraminer

With 12.2% alcohol, costing under $15, and scoring 16+ points on the Dionysian scale of a possible 20, the 2011 Hogue Gewurztraminer was delightful. It comes from the…

2017 Fontanelle Chardonnay

Scoring 16 points, with 14% alcohol, the 2017 Fontanelle Chardonnay from Banfi cost under $24. It is a fun clean well-made wine.It will work with white meats, even…

1991 Aglianico del Vulture

Scoring 19 points on the 20-point Dionysian scale, the twenty-eight year old D’ Angelo1991 Aglianico Del Velture  from Southern Italy was at peak.. It has 12% alcohol, and…