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1970 Chateau Cos Labory

The Grand Cru 1970 Chateau Cos Labory from Saint-Estephe in Bordeaux had 11.5% alcohol. After decanting, it was very soft, had decent color with shades of ruby and…

MV Billecart-Salmon Champagne

At 12 % Alcohol, the Multi-Vintage Champagne Billecart-Salmon scored 17+ Dionysian Points and cost about $45 for a 750ml bottle. Their Rose’ is a great Rose’. This Champagne…

2016 La Pettegola Vermentino

For under $20, the 2016 La Pettegola Vermentino from Italy’s Banfi has a perfect 12.5% alcohol, mineral and citrus notes in the nose and ideal acidity for sea-food….

2016 Gustave Lorentz Gewurztraminer

With 13.5% alcohol, high for this grape, and costing under $18, the 2016 Gustave Lorentz Gewurztraminer Reserve scored a pleasant 15 points on the 20-point Dionysian scale. It…

2016 Barboursville Fiano

The 2016 Narboursville Vineyards Fiano Reserve from Virginia scored 17+ poijnts onthe Dionysian Scale of a possible 20. This great Italian grape has more fruit and flavor in…

NV Vina Palaciega Cava

Costing under $9, (that’s correct) with 11.5% alcohol, the Vina Palaciega Brut Cava scored 15 points on the Dionysian scale of a possible 20. It’s clean, balanced with…

Greco di Tufo

The Donnachiara Greco di Tufo, with 13% alcohol cost under $16 and scored 15+ points on the 20-point Dionysian scale. Filled with mineral flavors, pear, some unripe pineapple…

2017 Dr. Konstantin Frank Brut

With 12% alcohol, the 2017 Dr. Konstantin Frank Brut from the Finger Lakes scored 16+ points on the Dionysian scale of 20. It cost under $40 and was…

1995 Far Niente Chardonnay

Costing under $29 back then, with 13.5% alcohol, the 1995 Far Niente Chardonnay from Nape Valley scored a good 15 points on the Dionysian scale of a possible…

2013 Gusbourne

The 2013 Gusbourne Brut Reserve cost $36 and has 12% alcohol. It is a British sparkling wine made in the Champagne Method. It scored 17 Dionysian points out…