Tim Lemke

Parducci “Small Lot” Cabernet Sauvignon – Big Flavor

June 19, 2017 Tim Lemke 0

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I’ve reviewed a couple wines from the Parducci “Small Lot” series lately, including their pinot noir and chardonnay. Both of those wines impressed me as incredible values. So I wasn’t terribly surprised when I tried their cabernet sauvignon and again it delivers a lot of bang for the buck. This wine comes from Mendocino County […]

Argentine Wine

Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec – Really Nice

June 11, 2017 Tim Lemke 0

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I’ve reviewed a number of Trivento wines in the past. Like many wine producers they have a few different tiers in their portfolio, offering really affordable wines in the lower tier that may not be all that interesting but also having more premium tiers that display a bit more character and quality in the wine. […]

German Wine

Barth Riesling Sekt Sparkling Riesling

May 27, 2017 Tim Lemke 0

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Many Americans don’t think of Germany when looking for a sparkling wine, however they produce some wonderful sparklers. They produce more than you might expect too — sekt makes up 31% of Germany’s total wine production. This sparkler is made from riesling in the traditional méthode champenoise (meaning the carbonation is achieved by finishing the […]

Californian Wine

Parducci Small Lot Chardonnay – Fantastic

May 18, 2017 Tim Lemke 0

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In my recent review of Emiliana Natura Unoaked Chardonnay I shared my affinity for chardonnay without oak. But while I love a good unoaked chardonnay, I’m not entirely opposed to having some oak in my chardonnay. When it comes to oaking wines, balance is the key and this wine demonstrates that well. With 80% of […]

Chardonnay

Emiliana Natura Unoaked Chardonnay – Crisp and Tasty

May 4, 2017 Tim Lemke 0

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I often think of chardonnay as the most loved and most hated wine. In the U.S. it is the most sold varietal, period. Out of all the white wine and red wine varietals, more chardonnay is sold than any other varietal. This is a pretty good indication that a lot of people love it. But […]

Californian Wine

Parducci Small Lot Pinot Noir – Great Value

April 23, 2017 Tim Lemke 0

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A lot of wine snobs like to say it’s impossible to find good pinot noir for under $20. While it’s not as easy as some other varietals, it can be done and this wine from Parducci is a great example. Not only is this a good pinot noir for under $20, it’s a good pinot noir […]

Carmenere

Emiliana Natura, Carmenere – Amazing!

April 9, 2017 Tim Lemke 0

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I usually approach carmenere cautiously. Due to the nature of the grape, if producers harvest underripe grapes it results in a strong green pepper aroma and flavor. A little bit of that can be OK, maybe even interesting. But too much of it is just not enjoyable. When carmenere is done right, however, it can […]

Chardonnay

Marques de Casa Concha, Chardonnay – Yummy!

March 26, 2017 Tim Lemke 0

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I’ve written about many different wines from Concha y Toro. After all, they are the biggest wine producer in Chile and Chile is a great source for good wines at a reasonable cost — bargains, in other words. Given its size, it’s no surprise that Concha y Toro has several different brands that sell at […]

Cabernet Sauvignon

Casillero del Diablo, Cabernet Sauvignon – Devilish Release

March 19, 2017 Tim Lemke 0

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Casillero del Diablo is no stranger to Cheap Wine Ratings. Chile has been a great source or good, affordable wines for years. And Casillero Del Diablo is a big Chilean brand that’s been churning out bargain bottles for years. I’ve honestly had a love/hate relationship with Casillero del Diablo. Sometimes I find their wines to […]

German Wine

Nik Weis St. Urbans Hof, Wiltinger “Alte Reben”

February 26, 2017 Tim Lemke 0

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In German, “alte reben” means “old vines” and that’s what the source of the grapes in this riesling. It comes from a 22 acre parcel in the Schlangengraben vineyard which was established in the early 1900’s and some of the vines date to that time. It’s along the banks of the Saar river, a narrower […]

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