Tim Lemke

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Review: Ron Rubin, Pinot Noir

June 27, 2021 Tim Lemke 0

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Ron Rubin, the person and namesake of the Ron Rubin Winery, is more than just a wine producer — you might call him a beverage mogul. He grew up working in his family’s wholesale liquor company in Illinois, which he expanded into wine distribution. He is the owner of the tea company, The Republic of […]

Argentine Wine

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Review: Gaia Pinot Noir Rosé

June 5, 2021 Tim Lemke 0

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In Greek mythology, Gaia is a deity who is the ancestral mother of all life — the personification of earth. This is the inspiration Domaine Bousquet used for their Gaia brand of wines. Domaine Bousquet honors that inspiration through their 100% organic viticulture. Their Tupungato vineyards are located in the high elevations of the Uco […]

Italian Wine

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Review: Corvezzo Rosé Prosecco

May 16, 2021 Tim Lemke 2

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Although the Corvezzo winery has been around since 1960, it might be a new name to you as their wines are making their debut the United States as of this year. Origins Organic Imports, which focuses on importing organically grown, value-priced wines, added three wines from Corvezzo to their portfolio this year — including this […]

Italian Wine

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Review: Corvezzo Prosecco

May 8, 2021 Tim Lemke 0

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One of the first things you’ll notice if you see this bottle of Prosecco are the words “organic & vegan” on the label. You might find yourself wondering how a wine could not be vegan. It has to do with the fining process, which is done to clarify and stabilize wine but often uses non-vegan […]

Portuguese Wine

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Review: Esporão, Monte Velho White Blend

April 17, 2021 Tim Lemke 0

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I’ve posted a lot about blends recently. Most of those posts have been about red wine blends but this one is about a white wine blend. This wine comes from a winery called Esporão, located in the Alentejo region of Portugal and more specifically in Reguengos de Monsaraz. I’ve reviewed a number of wines from […]

Portuguese Wine

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Review: Esporão, Reserva Red

March 26, 2021 Tim Lemke 0

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Today I’m continuing the recent series of red blends from Portugal with a wine from one of the larger producers in Alentejo, Esporão. This is a producer that grows about 40 different varieties of grapes, but also olive groves, orchards and other produces. It sounds like a beautiful place. This blend includes some of the […]

Portuguese Wine

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Review: Cartuxa, Tinto

March 7, 2021 Tim Lemke 0

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A few weeks back, I had a series of reviews on red blends from Portugal and today I’m back at it with a wine from a legendary winery in Portugal, called Cartuxa. This winery, along with the olive grove and enoteca under the same name, are run by a philanthropic foundation, called Eugénio de Almeida. […]

Reviews

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Review: Gruet Blanc de Noirs

February 28, 2021 Tim Lemke 1

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What would you say if I told you New Mexico is the source of some of the best sparkling wine in the US? Would you believe me? Would you think I’ve lost it? Well, here we are and that’s exactly what I’m saying. Gruet Winery The producer I’m talking about is Gruet (pronounced: groo-ay) and […]

Oregon Wine

Exploring Variety in Oregon Wine

February 21, 2021 Tim Lemke 0

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Before the Covid-19 pandemic descended upon us, I had planned to visit the Willamette Valley wine region of Oregon in 2020 in order to explore the wineries in that region. But alas, that didn’t happen. So, when I had an opportunity to join a virtual masterclass and tasting called Unexplored Oregon I leapt at the opportunity. […]

Portuguese Wine

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Review: Esporão, Bico Amarelo

February 7, 2021 Tim Lemke 0

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Recently, I’ve posted a number of reviews of red blends from Portugal. But red wines aren’t the only blends to consider, so today I’m highlighting a white blend from the Vinho Verde region of Portugal, the Esporão, Bico Amarelo. “Vinho Verde” translates literally as “green wine” but more appropriately is translated as “young wine” as […]

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