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NV Nodus Cava Nature

Nodus Cava Nature is light, absolutely dry with no dosage added and cost around $15. It scores 16 Dionysian points on the 20-point scale. Its 12% alcohol, refreshing…

Pierre Moncuit Champagne

This RM Champagne Pierre Moncuit Brut , with 12% alcohol, scored 18 Dionysian points out of 20. Tiny bubbles, fresh baked bread, and a medium length aftertaste of toast makes…

NV Moet & Chandon Nectar Imperial

The 12% alcohol NV Moet & Chandon Nectar Imperial scored 15+ points on the Dionysian Scale of 20. It cost under $49. It’s sweet enough to serve with…

2010 Petit Guiraud

Chateau Guiraud makes one of the very best Sauternes. Their 2010, second label, Petit Guiraud, at 13.5% alcohol,  scored 17+ points on the Dionysian scale of a possible 20….

1988 Alba Vineyard Vintage Port

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….

2009 San Telmo Esencia Torrontes

At six years old, the 2009 San Telmo Esencia Torrontes from Mendoza, Argentina  had 13.5% alcohol, cost near $12 and scored 16+ points on the 20-point Dionysian Scale….

2010 Valdivieso Sauvignon Blanc

The 2010 Valdivieso Sauvignon Blanc from Chile’s Central Valley, cost under $14, scored 15+ Dionysian points out of 20, and had  an ideal 12.5% alcohol. Served with fresh…

2014 Sunset Hill Viognier

The 2014 Sunset Hills Viognier Virginia wine from the Shenandoah Valley has 13.5% alcohol, cost $16, and scored 15 Points on the Dionysian scale of 20. It is…

2006 Terrazas Chardonnay

With 13.5% alcohol, the 2006 Terrazas Reserve Chardonnay  scored 15 points on the 20-point Dionysian scale. It cost under $15 and at nine years old, it was still…

2012 Casillero del Diablo Chardonnay

With 13.5% alcohol, the 2012 Casillero del Diablo Reserva Chardonnay from Concha y Toro in Chile scored 16+ points on the Dionysian scale of a possible 20. It…