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2014 Elbling Trocken

The 2014 Elbling Trocken (dry) from the German Mosel, scored 16 points  (silver medal range) on the Dionysian scale of 20. Outstanding. Bottled by Weingut Furst, and a delightful…

1994 Casali Godia Verduzzo Friulano

The 21 year old,  1994 Italian white wine, from Livon,  Vasali Godia Verduzzo Friulano is 12% alcohol and scored 16+ points on the 20-point Dionysian scale. Costing around…

2011 Zafeirakis Rose’

Made from 50% Limniona and 50% Syrah, this Greek 2011 Domaine Zafeirakis Rose’ has 13% alcohol and scored 14+ points on the 20 -point Dionysian scale. The Rose’ is…

2011 Falanghina del Beneventano

With a perfect 12% alcohol, the Terra Solaris wine, 2011 Falanghina del Beneventano, is made in Taurasi, in Southern Italy. This dry, clean white has lots of volcanic stone flavors and…

Banfi 2009 San Angelo Pinot Grigio

The 13% alcohol Banfi San Angelo Pinot Grigio, when drunk on release is ideal with fish, and with a few years of aging, it makes the perfect hors…

Gruet Blanc de Noirs

The French Champagne House, Gruet, makes this American Sparkling Wine  from grapes grown in New Mexico, not California. The Gruet Blanc de Noirs  has 12.% alcohol and scored 16…

2014 Auburn Road Pinot Grigio

A South Jersey delight scoring 14+ points on the 20 point Dionysian scale, The 2014 Auburn Road Vineyard & Winery Pinot Grigio is light with subtle hints of…

Champagne H. Goutorbe Rose & Jacob’s Creek Sparkling Wine

An interesting comparison of two sparkling wines: The H. Goutorbe Champagne from AY in the Champagne region of France scored 17 Dionysian points on their 20-point scale while…

2013 Hawk Haven Pinot Grigio

The  12.6% alcohol 2013 Hawk Haven Pinot Grigio New Jersey wine from Rio Grande, in Cape May County, New Jersey’s AVA,   the “Outer Coastal Plain,” scored 13+…

Vallformosa Brut Rosado NV

Simple Spanish almonds and fresh strawberries paired well  the non-vintage Vallformosa Brut Rosado CAVA as a pre-dinner reception drink. This sparkling wine was opened with a saber. (check photo with…