Tim Lemke

Silver Birch Sauvignon Blanc

October 12, 2010 Tim Lemke 0

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Tonight we’re checking out another sauvignon blanc from New Zealand, and this one comes from a box. Not a boxy box, but an octagon-shaped box from Octavin. These boxes hold 3 liters of wine, which is the equivalent of four 750ML bottles. For me, there are pros and cons of boxed wines. The cons include […]

Goldwater Sauvignon Blanc

October 10, 2010 Tim Lemke 0

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If there’s one type of wine that New Zealand is best known for, it’s sauvignon blanc. The reason for this is the intense tropical and citrus flavors typically found in their sauvignon blanc. And this one from Goldwater is a beautiful example of what you can expect from this region. Goldwater Estate was established in […]

La Petite Perriere Sauvignon Blanc

October 5, 2010 Tim Lemke 0

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Tonight we’re reviewing another French sauvignon blanc. This one comes from Guy Saget Estates, located on the right bank of the Loire in appellation district of Touraine Mesland. The vineyards span 80 hectares and are planted on two types of soil: sand and clay with some limestone. The color of this wine is a deep […]

Le Jaja de Jau Sauvignon Blanc

October 3, 2010 Tim Lemke 0

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We’ve focused a lot of our sauvignon blanc reviews on Chile and also had a few from California and New Zealand. But we shouldn’t forget about France, and so today we’re checking out a French sauvignon blanc. This wine is called Le Jaja de Jau and is produced by Château de Jau in southern France. […]

Morro Bay – Split Oak Estates Sauvignon Blanc

September 27, 2010 Tim Lemke 2

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The sauvignon blanc we’re reviewing tonight is from California and is “certified green,” which at first struck me as just marketing spin but is actually a classification certified by a third party, called Protected Harvest. There is a lot of buzz around the wine industry about using sustainable practices, but for most producers that can […]

Los Vascos Sauvignon Blanc

September 22, 2010 Tim Lemke 6

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Look closely at the label of this wine and you’ll see something other than just the Los Vascos name, you’ll also see Domaines Baron de Rothschild (Lafite) — one of the most prestigious producers in Bordeaux… and therefore one of the most expensive. That name is on the bottle because they took over the Los […]

Gran Verano Sauvignon Blanc

September 21, 2010 Tim Lemke 0

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We’re going back to the box tonight — and back to Chile — for another sauvignon blanc review. We’ve lauded Chilean sauvignon blanc over the past few years, and more recently we’ve given a nod to improvements in the quality of some boxed wines. So, we were excited to explore a boxed SB from Chile. […]

Pomelo Sauvignon Blanc

September 20, 2010 Tim Lemke 0

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Pomelo is produced by Mason Cellars, a family owned and operated winery in Oakville, California. The winery is run by Randy Mason, a winemaker with over 30 years of winemaking experience in Napa Valley, and his wife, Megan. Although Mason Cellars is located in Napa Valley, the appellation for this wine is just listed as […]

Santa Rita Medalla Real – Single Estate Sauvignon Blanc

September 16, 2010 Tim Lemke 0

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Chile continues to dominate this series of sauvignon blanc tastings, and tonight’s review is from Santa Rita. This is a producer that has been awarded numerous accolades over the years and most recently was named both the Winery of the Year and the Value Brand of the Year by Wine and Spirits magazine. Now that’s […]

Root:1 Sauvignon Blanc

September 14, 2010 Tim Lemke 0

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We’ve reviewed some Root:1 wines before. We’ve gotten excited about their cabernet sauvignon and we’ve reviewed their 2008 sauvignon blanc. Today it’s the 2009 sauvignon blanc and our impressions are similar to the 2008. Root:1 is named in reference to the roots of the grape vines. They also have a tag line, “The Original Ungrafted” […]

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