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1993 Silverado Sauvignon Blanc

Never keep Sauvignon Blancs more than five to seven years; even better, drink them when you get them. However, the 1993 Silverado Sauvignon Blanc did not turn to…

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 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…

Gruet Blanc de Noir Sparkling Wine

The multi-vintage Gruet Blanc de Noir scores 17 points on the Dionysian scale of a possible 20. Its 12% alcohol is perfect for this New Mexico sparkling wine,…

2014 Vineyard View Traminette

The 2014 Traminette from Vineyard View Winery in picturesque Keuka Lake at the Finger Lakes, in New York  has a balanced 12% alcohol and scored 17 points on…

1998 Thomas Jefferson Chardonnay Reserve

With 13% alcohol and scoring a clean 14+ points on the Dionysian Scale of 20, this Virginia sample shows the potential of this American Eastern wine growing area….

2008 Mahoney Vineyards Vermentino

The 2008 Mahoney Vineyards Vermentino, “Las Brisas Vineyard,” in Napa’s Carneros AVA, is a 13 % alcohol easy drinking white wine that scored 15 points on the Dionysian 20-point scale….

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…

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+…