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2013 Akakies Kir-Yianni Rose’

Made with the Xinomavro grape, this 13% alcohol Rose’ from Greece scores 16 points on the Dionysian 20-point scale for  judging wines. It is a dry, clean ideal…

2010 Tariquet Chardonnay

This 12.5% alcohol Chardonnay scored 14+ points on the 20-point Dionysian scale used to judge wines, and it went very well with the halibut dinner. The wine was aged briefly…

2010 Nodus Bobal

With 13% alcohol, Bobal is a Spanish Grape that can be made like Beaujolais, but has more flavor and complexity than its French neighbor. Bodegas De Utiel makes…

2013 Nussbaumber Gewurztraminer

Bottled by Cantina Tramin of Termeno, Italy,  the 2013 Nussbaumer Gewurztraminer from Sudtirol – Alto Adige in Northern Italy.  This 15% alcohol white spicy wine handles the extra…

2008 Cadencia Grand Reserva Malbec

Grabbing 16 points from the Dionysian 20-point scale, this Cadencia Grand Reserva Malbec from the Cacahapol Valley in Chile and made at the Butron Budinich Winery was a…

2012 Dionysus Brut Reserve Nature

This CAVA’s 11.5% alcohol is perfect. The 2012 Dionysus Nature Brut Reserva has no sugars added to it and is clean and bone dry. It scores an excellent…

2014 Vina Herminia Granacha Rose’

The 2014 Vine Herminia Garanacha Rose’ from the Rioja  region of Spain, scored 16 points on the Dionysian scale of a possible 20.  It’s a 13.5% delightful sipping or…

1990 Piper-Heidsieck Rare

A twenty-five year old grand Champagne, the 1990 Piper-Heidsieck Rare scored 19 points on the Dionysian scale of a possible 20 points.Recently savored with Champagne friends, it was…

2011 Morgon Domaine des Versauds

The 13% alcohol 2011 Morgon Domaine des Versauds, shipped by George Duboeuf from Romaneche-Thorins, in Beaujolais, France, scored 17 points on the 20-point Dionysian scale. Morgon is one…

2013 Banfi Rosa Regale

This 7% alcohol sparkling dessert wine scores an impressive 18 points on the Dionysian scale of a possible 20. It’s ideal with desserts of chocolate or spice fare…