Tim Lemke

Kim Crawford, Small Parcels Rise and Shine, Pinot Noir – Superb!

March 23, 2014 Tim Lemke 0

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I’ve raved about Kim Crawford wines from New Zealand in the past. The fact is, I have yet to taste a wine from Kim Crawford that I don’t love. Although they’ve only been around for about two decades, they know their stuff. They only make a few varieties of wine, and they make them really […]

Californian Wine

Noble Vines 1 Red Blend – Juicy, Jammy Red

March 20, 2014 Tim Lemke 0

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Red blends are where it’s at when you want a tasty red wine at a bargain price. And they seem to be all the rage too. I’ve hear people raving over red blends all the time, and some of my favorite wines are red blends. Although not all red blends are the same, so it’s […]

New Zealand Wine

Brancott Estate Pinot Noir – Intensely Aromatic

March 17, 2014 Tim Lemke 0

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Yesterday I posted a review of a bargain-priced pinot noir that was pretty good for the price. It wasn’t a wine that would totally knock your socks off, but it was good and a great value for a pinot noir. This wine from Brancott Estate is a similar story. This wine comes from Marlborough, New […]

Californian Wine

Harlow Ridge Lodi Pinot Noir – A Well-Balanced Bargain

March 16, 2014 Tim Lemke 0

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As I’ve commented recently, I try to make sure I post reviews of both unique (although perhaps harder to find) gems and more widely distributed, easy to find wines. This one comes from Bronco Wine Company, a producer I’ve written about a number of times. They produce over 100 brands of wine, including many of […]

Cabernet Sauvignon

Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon – Full of Spice

March 13, 2014 Tim Lemke 0

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It’s no secret to regular readers here that I’m a fan of the good value wines that come out of Chile. I’ve reviewed a bunch of Chilean wines over the years. And I’ll probably review a bunch more in the coming years. One varietal from Chile that has been hit and miss for me is […]

Californian Wine

Forest Glen Tehachapi Clone Pinot Grigio – Good Deal!

March 11, 2014 Tim Lemke 0

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At times I struggle to find the right balance on this site. My personal interest lead me down the path of more obscure, unique and interesting wines. But I know that many readers come here just wanting to find recommendations on something simple they can pick up at their local shop, wherever that shop is. […]

Chenin Blanc

Raats Original Chenin Blanc

March 9, 2014 Tim Lemke 0

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As I mentioned in my last review, I’ve become a fan of chenin blanc over the past year. Particularly those from South Africa. This one comes from Raats Family Wines in Stellenbosch — a producer I recently praised for their super-tasty Red Jasper cabernet franc blend. In that review I mentioned that Raats specializes in […]

Chenin Blanc

Indaba Chenin Blanc – Zesty & Tasty

March 2, 2014 Tim Lemke 0

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Over the past year I’ve become a big fan of chenin blanc from South Africa. And while I’ve enjoyed it a number of times over the past year, I just realized that I haven’t yet posted any chenin blanc reviews. It’s time to change that. Chenin blanc originates from the Loire Valley in France, but […]

Italian Wine

Livio Felluga Collio Pinot Grigio – Elegant & Balanced

February 26, 2014 Tim Lemke 0

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When it comes to Italian white wines, Friuli is definitely a region worth getting to know. It’s in the northeast corner of the country and creates some of the best white wines in Italy, particularly if you like crisp, vibrant white wines. Livio Felluga is, in their words, “regarded as the patriarch of viticulture and […]

Red Blend

Raats Family Wines, Red Jasper – Velvety-delicious!

February 24, 2014 Tim Lemke 0

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Last year I discovered that I have an affinity for South African wines. I reviewed a number of them and, quite frankly, I’ve been blown away by the extraordinary values that can be found there. Since then, a couple of my friends have visited South Africa and have told me that I must visit because […]

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