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2004 Dom Perignon

The 2004 Dom Perignon Champagne scored 19+ points on the Dionysian scale of 20!   Its 12.5% alcohol, toasty French bread flavor over citrus and wet stone had…

2014 Amalaya Torrontes & Riesling

The 2014 Amalaya is  made from  85% Torrontes and 15% Riesling grapes. It scored 15 Dionysian points on a scale of 20. Costing around $10, this crispt white…

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…

2005 Arrowwood Cabernet Sauvignon

At 10 years old, the 2005 Arrowood Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County, California scored 16+ points on the Dionysian scale. It had 14.9% alcohol, really too high for…

2013 Donnachiara Greco di Tufo

The 2013 Donnachiara Greco Di Tufo from Montefalcione cost about $10, scored 15 Dionysian Points out of 20 and is a wine that can age a bit even…

2010 Marques de Caceres White

Scoring 15 points on the Dionysian 20-point scale, this Spanish white is an ideal warm weather wine  and a great starter wine for bigger autumn meals. The 2010…

1968 Chateau Pape Clement

Even thought this wine came from a poor vintage, the 1968 Chateau Pape Clement from Graves in Bordeaux surprised us all and scored 17+ points on the Dionysian…

2002 Ronco Cucco Tocai Friulano

With 13% alcohol, the 2002 Ronco Cucco Tocai Friulano from Collio scored 16+ Dionysian points on a possible 20 point-scale. It cost around $16. Italy can no longer…

2013 La Mouliniere

The 2013 La Mouliniere Bordeaux Blanc has 12.5% alcohol, perfect, and scored 15+ points on the 20-point Dionysian scale. Made from 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon, the…

2010 Clos des Trois Croix

This  Bordeaux from Lalande de Pomerol has 13.5% alcohol and scored 16+ points on the 20-point Dionysian scale. 2010  Clos des Trois Croix is 100% Merlot and has…