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Domaine Jomain 2011 Puligny-Montrachet

Scoring 17+ points with just 14% alcohol, this Domaine Jomain 2011 Puligny-Montrachet white Burgundy was the perfect Chardonnay for the cod dinner. When Chardonnay is not over-oaked, it…

2000 Hugel Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive

The Hugel 2000 Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive is 12% alcohol, scored 19 points on the 20-point Dionysian judging scale and had a Residual Sugar of 68 grams per litter….

2010 Tariquet Chardonnay

This 12.5% alcohol Chardonnay scored 14+ points on the 20-point Dionysian scale used to judge wines, and it went very well with the halibut dinner. The wine was aged briefly…

2013 Nussbaumber Gewurztraminer

Bottled by Cantina Tramin of Termeno, Italy,  the 2013 Nussbaumer Gewurztraminer from Sudtirol – Alto Adige in Northern Italy.  This 15% alcohol white spicy wine handles the extra…

2013 Banfi Rosa Regale

This 7% alcohol sparkling dessert wine scores an impressive 18 points on the Dionysian scale of a possible 20. It’s ideal with desserts of chocolate or spice fare…

NV Vilacentinho Vinho Verde

The non-vintage Vinho Verde of Vilacentinho scored a positive 16 points on the Dionysian Scale of 20 points and worked as a food wine even though I usually…

2013 Cycnus

A 2013 Italian white wine made from Pigato grapes scored 16+ points from a table of Dionysian members using their 20-point scale. The Cycnus is Estate Bottled by Poggio…

2006 VINSANTO Santorini

Served in glasses too small, the 2013 VinSanto of Santorini is only 13.5% alcohol, not the Italian style of 15%. It has the caramel color of sun-dried white…

2014 Amethystos

This 13% alcohol Greek Rose scored 17 points on the Dionysian scale of 20 possible points. It was pink-salmon,  a coral color, with aromas of flowers and young…

2010 EMPHASIS Syrah

This 15% alcohol Greek wine is for rabbit, game and herbed dishes. It cleaned bread dipped in Greek olive oil off the palate. The 2010 Emphasis Syrah is…