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1975 Sonoma Vineyards Zinfandel

The 1975 Zinfandel from Sonoma Vineyards was part of their Western Frontier Collection; the Frederic Remington (the artist and after the rifle). It had 12% alcohol, cost $6.67at the…

Serveaux Fils Champagne

With 12.5% alcohol, costing under $45, and scoring 18 points on the Dionysian scale of a possible 20, the multi-vintage Champagne Serveaux Fils Cuvee Pinot Meunier is excellent….

2006 Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay

At 12 years old, the 2006 Sonoma-Cutrer Sonoma Coast Chardonnay scored 16+ points on the 20-point Dionysian scale.  The wine is at peak.  It’s 13.9% alcohol, printed as…

1983 Puligny Montrachet

At 35 years old, the 1983  Puligny Montrachet proves white Burgundy can age well. It cost under $16 back then, had 13% alcohol,  and scored a beautiful 19 points…

1986 Mommessin Meursault

At 32 years old, the 1986 Mommessin Meursault white Burgundy was at peak! It scored 19 points on the Dionysian scale of a possible 20.  With an ideal…

2010 James Mitchell Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2010 James Mitchell Cabernet Sauvignon is Estate Grown in Lodi, California. It had 13.8% alcohol, low for Lodi, and was produced and bottled at the winery in…

1990 Saintsbury Chardonnay

The 1990 Saintsbury Chardonnay from Carneros in California  has a perfect 12.9% alcohol, cost under $18, and scored 18 Dionysian points as a 28 year-old white wine. Deep…

2014 Evans & Tate Butterball Chardonay

The Evans & Tate  2014 Butterball Chardonnay from Australia scored 17 Dionysian Points, cost under $18, has 13% alcohol and was an exceptional wine. Rich peach, melon, and…

1987 Kenwood Cabernet Sauivignon

Scoring 18 Dionysian points out of 20, the 1987 Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon Artist Series from Sonoma County, cost under $20 back then. It has 12.8% alcohol, which is…

2012 Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon- Jack London

The 14.5% alcohol, the under $25 cost, and a Dionysian score of 17+ out of 20, makes this 2012 Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon from the Jack London Vineyard on…