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2007 Hopewell Valley Dolce Vita

The 2007 New Jersey dessert wine, Hopewell Valley Dolce Vita cost under $20 for 375 ml, has 12.4% alcohol and scored a fine 16 points on the Dionysian…

2004 Dom Perignon

The 2004 Dom Perignon Champagne scored 19+ points on the Dionysian scale of 20!   Its 12.5% alcohol, toasty French bread flavor over citrus and wet stone had…

2014 Amalaya Torrontes & Riesling

The 2014 Amalaya is  made from  85% Torrontes and 15% Riesling grapes. It scored 15 Dionysian points on a scale of 20. Costing around $10, this crispt white…

NV Gruet Blanc de Noir

This French Champagne House also makes sparkling wine in New Mexico. The Gruet Blanc de Noir, cost about $20, scored 17 points on the Dionysian scale of 20…

2013 Donnachiara Greco di Tufo

The 2013 Donnachiara Greco Di Tufo from Montefalcione cost about $10, scored 15 Dionysian Points out of 20 and is a wine that can age a bit even…

2010 Marques de Caceres White

Scoring 15 points on the Dionysian 20-point scale, this Spanish white is an ideal warm weather wine  and a great starter wine for bigger autumn meals. The 2010…

2002 Ronco Cucco Tocai Friulano

With 13% alcohol, the 2002 Ronco Cucco Tocai Friulano from Collio scored 16+ Dionysian points on a possible 20 point-scale. It cost around $16. Italy can no longer…

2013 La Mouliniere

The 2013 La Mouliniere Bordeaux Blanc has 12.5% alcohol, perfect, and scored 15+ points on the 20-point Dionysian scale. Made from 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon, the…

2014 Prophecy Sauvignon Blanc

The 2014 Sauvignon Blanc from Prophecy in  the Marlborough region of New Zealand is atypical of New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs. It scored 16 points (not 14 as most…

2013 Franciscan Estate Chardonnay

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…