Red Wines

Iby Classic Blaufrankisch

November 26, 2012 Tim Lemke

0

6.62K

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 […]

Read more

4.5

Review: Monte Velho Reserva Red

Frescobaldi Nipozzano Chianti Rúfina

November 24, 2012 Tim Lemke

0

7.83K

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 […]

Read more

4.5

Review: Monte Velho Reserva Red

Etna Rosso – Eruption of Awesome

October 27, 2012 Tim Lemke

0

12.13K

Featured

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 […]

Read more

4.5

Review: Monte Velho Reserva Red

For Those About to Rock – AC/DC Wine!

October 20, 2012 Tim Lemke

0

11.55K

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. […]

Read more

4.5

Review: Monte Velho Reserva Red

Biltmore Century Wine

October 4, 2012 Tim Lemke

0

16.35K

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 […]

Read more

4.5

Review: Monte Velho Reserva Red

Santa Carolina Pinot Noir – Casablanca Estate Reserva

September 25, 2012 Tim Lemke

1

9.02K

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 […]

Read more

4.5

Review: Monte Velho Reserva Red

3 Spells Blend GHK Red Wine

September 11, 2012 Tim Lemke

0

6.86K

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 […]

Read more

4.5

Review: Monte Velho Reserva Red

Vasari Montepulciano d’Abruzzo from Fratelli Barba

September 3, 2012 Tim Lemke

0

10.64K

If you took a peek into my wine cellar you’d quickly figure out that I have a thing for Italian red wine.  Yes, I like plenty of wines from other regions too but the red wines that have the balance and style that I prefer are often Italian.  The bad part of that, however, is […]

Read more

4.5

Review: Monte Velho Reserva Red

Crios Cabernet Sauvignon

August 30, 2012 Tim Lemke

0

5.63K

I’ve been told that today is National Cabernet Day.  I’ve also been told that today is Cabernet Day, International Cabernet Day and World Cabernet Day.  Regardless of what you call it, it’s a phony, made-up holiday created by some marketing/PR schmuck in order to get people talking about cabernet sauvignon.  And I’m the sucker who […]

Read more

4.5

Review: Monte Velho Reserva Red

Apaltagua Envero Gran Reserva Carménère

August 29, 2012 Tim Lemke

0

5.92K

Some folks say that vintage makes no difference when it comes to cheap wine, but I say poo poo to that!  It does make a difference and I like to revisit new vintages of wines that we’ve tasted in the past. Today I’m tasting the 2009 Apaltagua Envero Gran Reserva Carménère from the Colchagua Valley in […]

Read more

4.5

Review: Monte Velho Reserva Red