Tim Lemke

Barefoot Malbec

October 18, 2015 Tim Lemke 0

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In my last post I checked out a Barefoot Prosecco that was pretty good and challenged the prejudice some folks have against the Barefoot brand. And so I thought I’d check out another Barefoot wine — their malbec. I often struggle to find the right balance between writing about obscure and interesting, although possibly difficult […]

Italian Wine

Barefoot Bubbly Prosecco

October 13, 2015 Tim Lemke 0

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Barefoot is the largest wine brands in the world. I don’t know the exact numbers, but it’s one of those wines that can be found pretty much everywhere. Although it’s now owned by E&J Gallo, it was started by wine industry outsiders and built its following by appealing to people who normally wouldn’t drink wine. […]

Californian Wine

Geyser Peak River Ranches Sauvignon Blanc – Elegant

September 28, 2015 Tim Lemke 0

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There was a time when I avoided sauvignon blanc from California, not because it was bad but I just found that I had better options from other regions. But in the last couple years I’ve come across more and more California sauvignon blanc that I love. California sauvignon blanc tends to be a little more […]

French Wine

Michel Chapoutier, Vignes de Bila-Haut, Côtes du Roussillon White

September 21, 2015 Tim Lemke 0

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Over the years I’ve been reviewing wines I’ve found myself taking notice of producers and importers who are consistently good. One of those I’ve been drawn to over the past year or two is Michel Chapoutier. I’ve tried a number of Chapoutier wines and I have yet to find one that isn’t good, much less […]

German Wine

Schloss Schönborn Riesling Trocken – Dry & Delicious

September 7, 2015 Tim Lemke 0

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Today is Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer. But it’s still plenty hot outside here and that’s fabulous weather to enjoy riesling. Who am I kidding? I enjoy riesling in all seasons and all weather. One of the most common misconceptions about riesling I hear is that it’s too sweet. These are comments from someone […]

Carmenere

Santa Carolina, Reserva de Familia, Carmenère – Spicy and Good

August 23, 2015 Tim Lemke 0

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I love the story of carmenère, the lost grape of Bordeaux rediscovered in Chile after it was thought to have disappeared from our planet. When I first heard about it, I was entranced by the magical story and wanted to celebrate this grape and make it one of my staple wines. But not long after […]

Californian Wine

Pennywise Chardonnay – Fantastic

August 10, 2015 Tim Lemke 0

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Anyone who’s been a reader here for long knows that I’m not a huge chardonnay fan. As a result, I’m probably unfairly harsh when evaluating a chardonnay. And so, when I find one that I like I have to give it respect. This is one of those cases. This one is produced by The Other Guys […]

Reviews

Blanc de Bleu, Cuvée Mousseux – Sparkling Blue Wine

August 3, 2015 Tim Lemke 0

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Wait, what!?!? A sparkling blue wine? That can’t be wine, can it? It must be horrible. Did they add food dye? Who buys this stuff? I wonder if it’s any good? Is it totally sweet? Is this a joke? Am I a fool for wanting to review this? Those are some of the thoughts that […]

Californian Wine

Leese-Fitch, Pinot Noir – Tasty

July 21, 2015 Tim Lemke 0

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I’ve been coming across more and more wines from The Other Guys brands lately. Leese-Fitch is one of those brands. While the family behind The Other Guys has a long history in the wine business, the company as it exists now really only goes back to 2009 — so they’re still in their infancy and […]

Argentine Wine

Trivento Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon – Great value

July 12, 2015 Tim Lemke 0

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The grand majority of Argentine red wines I’ve consumed have been malbec and somtimes bonarda. I was happy to try something different from Argentina — even if a cabernet sauvignon is not all that “different” of a wine. A little bit of a side note before I continue about the wine… Every time I drink any […]

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