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The 2011 Renwood Clarion has 14.8% alcohol, just over what I prefer, but it is balanced and shows no heat. It is a blend of Zinfandel and Syrah…
The 2009 Alto Colchagua KOYLE Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile is 14% alcohol, fine for this style of wine. It is ageable for another decade at least. The…
The non-vintage Vinho Verde of Vilacentinho scored a positive 16 points on the Dionysian Scale of 20 points and worked as a food wine even though I usually…
This 13% alcohol Tempranillo wine called El Furioso from the Spanish Castilla y Leon region was designed for food. Costing about $9, I’m finding it can age and the case is…
The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon from Primus of the Maipo Valley in Chile has 14.7% alcohol, just over what I believe is necessary for great wine, but it scored…
A 2013 Italian white wine made from Pigato grapes scored 16+ points from a table of Dionysian members using their 20-point scale. The Cycnus is Estate Bottled by Poggio…
Served in glasses too small, the 2013 VinSanto of Santorini is only 13.5% alcohol, not the Italian style of 15%. It has the caramel color of sun-dried white…
This 13% alcohol Greek Rose scored 17 points on the Dionysian scale of 20 possible points. It was pink-salmon, a coral color, with aromas of flowers and young…
This 15% alcohol Greek wine is for rabbit, game and herbed dishes. It cleaned bread dipped in Greek olive oil off the palate. The 2010 Emphasis Syrah is…
“MV” means multi-vintage and this Premier Cur LELARGE-PUGEOT is an “RM” Champagne. I explained “RM” and “NM” Champagnes in past postings, and this bottling clearly prints out Recoltant-Manipulant…