Tim Lemke

4.5

Review: Cartuxa, EA Red Blend

April 16, 2022 Tim Lemke 0

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Nine dollars. That’s where I’d like to begin my discussion about this wine. Nine dollars is the suggested retail price for this bottle. I’ve seen it on sale for less than that too. Nine dollars is a bargain for this wine. Although my focus on this website is affordably-priced wines — “cheap wine” is part […]

Argentine Wine

4.5

Review: Alavida, Kosher Malbec

March 26, 2022 Tim Lemke 3

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L’chaim! That is a traditional Hebrew toast, which means, “to life!” It’s the inspiration for the name of this wine, Alavida. In Spanish, “a la vida” means, “to life.” Alavida is not only a kosher wine, but it’s also certified USDA Organic — meaning it was made with organically-grown grapes, and the production process complied […]

Californian Wine

4.5

Review: Pound for Pound, Zinfandel

March 13, 2022 Tim Lemke 2

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“Pound for pound” is an expression used in combat sports when comparing fighters from different weight classes who would not typically compete against each other due to those differences. I don’t know if McPrice Myers, the producer of Pound for Pound Zinfandel, intended for the name of this wine to be an analogy of some […]

Chilean Wine

4.5

Review: Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Red Blend

February 21, 2022 Tim Lemke 0

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When I began reviewing wines, back in 2007, I quickly recognized Chile as an outstanding region when it came to value. The Chilean wine industry has blossomed even further since then, and while there are still great values to be found, the quality, diversity and innovation coming from Chile give even more reasons to give […]

Californian Wine

4.5

Review: High on the Hog, Red Wine

January 30, 2022 Tim Lemke 0

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Paso Robles kind of flies under the radar as a wine region. They just don’t get the publicity they deserve. It’s an outstanding wine region, but one you don’t hear about as often as some other parts of California. But make no mistake, Paso Robles should not be overlooked. One of the things I correlate […]

French Wine

4.5

Review: Licence IV Blanc

January 17, 2022 Tim Lemke 0

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When seeking out wine that offers exceptional value, I’ve learned that there are a few factors at play to influence the price. Some of those factors are things like crop yield, labor costs, region and packaging. The wine I’m highlighting today, Licence IV Blanc, has a few things going for it that drive the quality-to-price […]

Cabernet Sauvignon

4.5

Bull by the Horns Cabernet Sauvignon

January 3, 2022 Tim Lemke 0

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Sometimes you want a red wine that has some oomph to it! Maybe when you’re having steak or burgers, or even just some rich cheddar cheese. Cabernet Sauvignon is a good wine to choose on those occasions. Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles makes an even better choice. The challenge, though, is to find a great […]

French Wine

4.5

Rosé Beaujolais Nouveau from Georges Duboeuf

December 19, 2021 Tim Lemke 0

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About a month ago, on Beaujolai Nouveau Day, I posted a review of Georges Duboeuf’s 2021 Beaujolais Nouveau — the most widely distributed and available Beaujolais Nouveau in the US. Since then I’ve had an opportunity to try another Beaujolais Nouveau, a Rosé version also from Georges Duboeuf. When I heard about a Beaujolais Nouveau […]

Argentine Wine

4.5

Review: Domaine Bousquet Brut

December 5, 2021 Tim Lemke 0

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Around this time of year, a lot of folks become interested in sparkling wines, I guess because of their association with New Year’s Eve celebrations. But if you know me, you know that I’m an enthusiast of sparkling wines any time of year. If I had my druthers, every dinner would begin with a glass […]

French Wine

4.5

Review: Licence IV Rosé

November 22, 2021 Tim Lemke 0

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The wine I’m reviewing today is a rosé from the Provence region of France and it comes in a can! That’s right, wine in a can. I, for one, am a fan of the aluminum can as a vessel for wine. Yeah sure, I like bottles too. There’s something about the ritual of pulling a […]

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