Red Wines

Francis Coppola Scarlet Label Diamond Red Blend

December 5, 2012 Tim Lemke

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One trend I’ve noticed over the past few years is the growing popularity of zinfandel-based blends.  It seems to be a style of wine that appeals to the collective taste of American wine drinkers.  We like them too. As a result of the growing popularity of this style, more and more producers are coming 0ut […]

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4.5

Review: Pisano, RPF Tannat

Banfi Col di Sasso Cabernet Sauvignon Sangiovese

December 4, 2012 Tim Lemke

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In the past I’ve accused Banfi of being generally overpriced with their wines.  But recently this $9.00 Banfi wine showed up for me to sample.  I think they’re trying to prove me wrong.  Well played, Banfi… well played. Some might classify this wine as a “Super Tuscan” although that classification is technically an unofficial designation […]

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4.5

Review: Pisano, RPF Tannat

Bolla Valpolicella

December 2, 2012 Tim Lemke

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When I was younger and my wine budget was even tighter than it is today, Bolla Valpolicella was one of my “go to” wines.  I never thought of it as an outstanding wine, but it was good enough and it was cheap.  And I didn’t know a whole lot about wine at that time, so […]

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4.5

Review: Pisano, RPF Tannat

Iby Classic Blaufrankisch

November 26, 2012 Tim Lemke

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A few weeks ago I was invited to join a #winechat about Austrian red wines.  For those who don’t know, #winechat is an organized Twitter event where a group of folks jump onto Twitter to chat about wine.  Often times those participating all taste the same wines and that was the case on this evening […]

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4.5

Review: Pisano, RPF Tannat

Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Rúfina

November 24, 2012 Tim Lemke

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Let’s be honest, Chianti is a mess.  By that I don’t mean that Chianti wines are bad.  In fact, I love a good Chianti.  I say that Chianti is a mess because there are so many variations of “Chianti” that most consumers don’t really know one from another, or even know what Chianti means.  The […]

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4.5

Review: Pisano, RPF Tannat

Etna Rosso – Eruption of Awesome

October 27, 2012 Tim Lemke

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The best way to gain an understanding of a wine is to go where it’s made.  Meet the people who produce it.  Explore the vineyards.  Experience the overall landscape.  Smell the air of the region.  And taste the wines along with the winemakers.  Some may say that’s the only way to understand a wine. I […]

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4.5

Review: Pisano, RPF Tannat

For Those About to Rock – AC/DC Wine!

October 20, 2012 Tim Lemke

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When I got the email from the public relations representative asking if I wanted to try AC/DC wine, my reaction was instant.  Yes!  Absolutely!  But that’s not because I expected it to be stellar wine, it just sounded like a fun thing to try.  In fact, I didn’t have high expectations for the wine itself. […]

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4.5

Review: Pisano, RPF Tannat

Biltmore Century Wine

October 4, 2012 Tim Lemke

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The Biltmore in North Carolina has been on my list of places to visit for a number of years, but I just haven’t made it there yet—that list is a long one.  But I do want to visit some day to see the architecture, the landscape and taste the wine.  And so, I was glad […]

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4.5

Review: Pisano, RPF Tannat

Santa Carolina Pinot Noir – Casablanca Estate Reserva

September 25, 2012 Tim Lemke

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Five years ago, when I launched this site, I wasn’t sold on Chilean pinot noir.  They had produced a couple decent ones, but for the most part it was lacking.  But my how things have changed.  In the last 10-15 years the quality of wines coming from Chile has increased significantly and while pinot noir […]

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4.5

Review: Pisano, RPF Tannat

3 Spells Blend GHK Red Wine

September 11, 2012 Tim Lemke

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We’re going slightly over our typical price limit today, but I have a good excuse.  We’re checking out a new wine from Spelletich Family Wine Company, one of my favorite small producers.  I’ve just come across them this year and previously reviewed their SPELLwine Sangiovese, Severed Head Red, Spelonu Red and SPELLwine Syrah, all of […]

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4.5

Review: Pisano, RPF Tannat