Tim Lemke

German Wine

Villa Wolf Pinot Gris – What a Pinot Gris Should Be

February 8, 2015 Tim Lemke 0

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Pinot gris is one of those wine varieties that some people love and some people hate. Or perhaps it’s one of those varieties that’s easy to make poorly, lending itself to frequent dislike. But when it’s made right it can be beautifully delicious. While many US wine consumers may not think of Germany when they […]

German Wine

Louis Guntrum Nierstein Rehbach, Riesling Spatlese – Fantastic!

February 1, 2015 Tim Lemke 0

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Last fall I reviewed a dry riesling from Louis Guntrum that I absolutely loved. It turns out they also make at least one absolutely stellar sweet riesling. The Louis Guntrum vineyards are located in Rheinhessen, Germany. More specifically, the vineyards are in Nierstein right along the banks of the Rhine. An excellent climate for riesling. And while […]

French Wine

Château Beausejour, Grand Vin De Bordeaux

January 25, 2015 Tim Lemke 0

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Over the past year I’ve reviewed a few different Bordeaux wines, a category that generally isn’t on the list of “cheap” wines. But they do offer some good values and it’s possible to find some tasty ones for under $20. This particular one is a little over the $20 price target. I tasted it without knowing […]

Grenache

Las Rocas Garnacha – Dynamic and Delicious

January 18, 2015 Tim Lemke 0

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Garnacha was the first wine I wrote about at Cheap Wine Ratings and continues to be an easy choice for delicious and affordable wine. And Las Rocas was one of the wines that I included in my early reviews, but I haven’t revisited it since then, until now. This garnacha comes from a co-operative winery […]

Grenache

Cruz de Piedra Garnacha, Selección Especial – Very Special

January 11, 2015 Tim Lemke 0

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Happy New Year! I know that was over a week ago, but I’ve been preoccupied with my day job and a big kitchen remodeling project, so admittedly I’ve been neglecting this site. But I haven’t forgotten it. I wanted to start the new year with getting back to my wine blogging roots and write up […]

Dessert Wines

Port Wine for Beginners

December 31, 2014 Tim Lemke 0

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When it comes to dessert wine, there’s no single type that gives you as much variety as Port. It’s one of my favorites, in part because a good Port is absolutely delicious and in part because there are so many ways to enjoy it. I’d say it’s much more more diverse than just a dessert […]

Chardonnay

Concha y Toro, Gran Reserva Serie Riberas Chardonnay – Exciting

December 14, 2014 Tim Lemke 0

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The wines from Concha y Toro’s “Gran Reserva Serie Riberas” line come from vineyards along select river banks in Chile. “Serie Riberas” translates to mean river banks series. And it’s an interesting concept, knowing how influential rivers can be on a wines characteristics. Think about it, some of the best wine regions are along rivers. This […]

German Wine

C.H. Berres Impulse Riesling – A Delicious Zing

December 8, 2014 Tim Lemke 0

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The Mosel region in Germany is the source of some of my favorite riesling. Why? Because it tends to be vibrant and lively, complex and balanced. Some Mosel rieslings are dry and some are sweet, this one is on the drier side but it still has lots of life to the fruit. Let’s get right […]

Californian Wine

Four Vines, Truant, Zinfandel – Bold!

November 30, 2014 Tim Lemke 0

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Zinfandel is one of those wines that can be rather divisive. Some people love it and others hate it. Those who love it are often fanatical about it. They like wines that are bold and aggressive and wines with over-the-top fruit flavors and spices. To them, zinfandel is not just a wine, it’s an attitude. […]

Featured

Tavel – A Rosé to Revere

November 19, 2014 Tim Lemke 0

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If you’ve ever been to southern France, you know that rosé wines are the thing to drink there. Some of them are good, some of them are great, but the ones I most want to drink are Tavel. Located on the right bank of the Rhone River, Tavel has just over 900 hectares of vines planted solely […]

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