Tim Lemke

Villacana Winery in Paso Robles

May 4, 2011 Tim Lemke 0

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A couple weeks ago, I did a lengthy writeup about my recent visit to Paso Robles. But I didn’t highlight any of the specific wines I tasted there. Tonight I want to touch on a few wines I tasted on that visit, from Villacana Winery. Villacana is a small winery run by a husband and […]

Rodney Strong Charlotte’s Home Sauvignon Blanc

May 2, 2011 Tim Lemke 0

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The May/June issue of Mutineer Magazine will be on shelves any day now, including my Wine Steals column. In this issue I do a roundup of sauvignon blanc from California and Chile, including this one from Rodney Strong. Wine is an interesting thing when it comes to brands. There are so many of them, that […]

Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi Nipozzano Riserva Chianti

April 27, 2011 Tim Lemke 0

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Wow. The name is a mouthful on this one. I get just past the “Marchesi de” and I start to sound like a clumsy mid-westerner—which, I suppose in a way I am. But while some of the names on Italian wines can pose challenges to me, I still have a great appreciation for them. At […]

Herencia Remondo La Montesa

April 26, 2011 Tim Lemke 0

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When I first launched this site, nearly four years ago, Spanish wines were what I was excited about, especially garnacha. But since the first few months of the site, I find myself tasting less and less Spanish wines. I have nothing against them, in fact I still have some trusted favorites in the Spanish section. […]

MontGras Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva

April 25, 2011 Tim Lemke 0

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We go through a lot of wine in our household. Now before you get the wrong idea, let me add that it’s usually no more than a glass (roughly 6 – 8 ounces) a day. But between my wife and me, we can easily consume about 4 – 5 bottles a week. And as you […]

Apaltagua Carménère Reserva

April 20, 2011 Tim Lemke 0

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If you aren’t familiar with carménère, that’s ok. You’re probably not alone. For a varietal that has spent much of the latter part of the 20th century in obscurity, and often confused for Merlot, it’s making a nice comeback in some rather familiar places. To get you caught up on who is doing some nice […]

The Little Penguin Pinot Noir

April 14, 2011 Tim Lemke 0

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When you think of wine from Australia you probably think of Shiraz first, as well you should. Shiraz is Australia’s most planted variety, and it ranks second to France in shiraz/syrah in vines under cultivation. But I’d be willing to bet that when Australian wine gets mentioned, the last varietal that you think of is […]

181 Merlot

April 11, 2011 Tim Lemke 0

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I really want to like this wine. The overall look of the packaging is clean and simple but the blazoned red “181” on the black label is striking. I also like the choice of tapered meritage-glass for the bottle. It looks premium and very up-market. As I review the wine, I find myself taking a […]

Exploring Wine Country in Paso Robles

April 10, 2011 Tim Lemke 0

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Someone once told me that richness in life shouldn’t be measured by how much stuff you accumulate, but by how many of your days are memorable. Too often we get stuck in our daily routines and don’t get out to adventure. And if you’re into wine, exploring wine country is an awesome way to add to your […]

St. Supery Sauvignon Blanc

April 7, 2011 Tim Lemke 0

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I have often dissed sauvignon blanc from California. I’ve called it bland, boring, lifeless. I’m guilty of badmouthing the whole category based on a few underwhelming experiences. But truthfully, California can produce exceptional sauvignon blanc. And this bottle from St. Supery proves me wrong for all the bad things I’ve said about Californian sauvignon blanc […]

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