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1989 Far Niente Chardonnay

Scoring 17+ points on the 20-point Dionysian scale, this 28-year-old 1989 Far Niente Chardonnay from the Napa Valley,  had 13.5% alcohol, and cost nearly $20 back then.  Buttery…

1989 Far Niente Chardonnay

The 1989 Far Niente Chardonnay from Napa Valley has 13.5% alcohol, cost about $20 then (expensive at the time) and scored 17 points on the 20-point Dionysian scale….

2015 Dr. Konstantin Frank Rkatsitelli

With 12.7% alcohol, costing under $15 and scoring 16+ points on the Dionysians scale of 20,  the 2015 Dr. Konstantin Frank Rkatsitelli is an outstanding wine from New…

2009 Joseph Carr Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2009 Joseph Carr Cabernet Sauvignon cost under $20, has 14.1% alcohol, scored 15 points on the Dionysian scale of 20 and was enjoyable. This Sonoma County winery…

1997 Bernardus Chardonnay

At 13.5% alcohol and scoring 15 points on the Dionysian scale of 20, the 1997 Bernardus Chardonnay from Monterey County was a bit tired. The winery is in…

2013 Franciscan Estate Chardonnay

With 13.5% alcohol, excellent for Napa Valley, the 2013 Franciscan Estate Chardonnay cost under $20 and had pear, apple, and just enough subtle aromas of oak. It scored…

2008 Hawk Crest Chardonnay

The 2008 Hawk Crest Chardonnay from Monterey, California, with 13.5% alcohol scored a very nice 15 points on the 20-point Dionysian Scale of 20. At under $15, it…

2013 Cameron Hughes Lot 489 Triage

With an ideal 12.3% alcohol, the 2013 Cameron Hughes Lot 489 Triage scored 17 points on the Dionysian scale of a possible 20. It is refreshing, clean, balanced…

2001 Franciscan Cuvee Savage

With 14.1% alcohol,and costing about $20, the 2001 Franciscan Oakville Estate,  Cuvee Savage, in Napa, scored 16+ points on the Dionysian scale of a possible 20. This 15…

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…