Red Wines

Cono Sur Vision Pinot Noir

June 16, 2009 Tim Lemke

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Continuing my reviews from the Chilean wine tasting, this is the only Pinot Noir from the lineup. I’ve previously reviewed the Cono Sur Organic Pinot Noir and I liked that one, so I was looking forward to tasting another Pinot from the Cono Sur portfolio. This Pinot is grown on old vines in a cooler […]

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Harlow Ridge Pinot Noir – Gold Medal Wine?

June 4, 2009 Tim Lemke

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As a man on a quest to find the best wine bargains out there, I keep an eye out for awards won by inexpensive wines and make a note to check those out for myself.  Just a couple months ago, right here in Cincinnati, the 2007 Harlow Ridge Pinot Noir was awarded one of only […]

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4.5

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15 Good Merlots Under $15

May 26, 2009 Tim Lemke

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Merlot

Over the past several weeks I’ve posted a number of reviews for Merlot.  I feel sorry for Merlot.  It’s gotten an undeserved reputation as a boring wine.  This is mostly due to the movie Sideways, and American’s tendency to foolishly be influenced by anything they see on screen.  Let me set the record straight, Merlot […]

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4.5

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Cono Sur Visión Merlot – More Great Wine from Chile

May 19, 2009 Tim Lemke

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I logged on tonight planning to post a summary of all the Merlot reviews I’ve done recently, in order to show how they all stack up to each other and help you pick the best bargains.  When I pulled up my tasting notes database I saw that I had neglected to post a review of […]

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4.5

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Blackstone Merlot

May 18, 2009 Tim Lemke

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Today it’s nothing fancy.  Just a quick and dirty review.  This Merlot is one of the best sellers at one of my favorite wine shops.  It’s a great price, and so I wanted to see what made this so popular.  To be honest, that still seems to be a mystery to me. I would call […]

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4.5

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FAT bastard Merlot – Full and Approachable

May 14, 2009 Tim Lemke

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When I see a wine named “Fat Bastard” I don’t know what to expect.  My first impression is that wine is all about marketing shtick and has no real substance.  But then I think that perhaps the winemaker just has a good sense of humor.  There’s no real way to know without giving it an […]

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4.5

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Oyster Bay Merlot – A Little Dirty, a Lot of Good

May 11, 2009 Tim Lemke

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Although New Zealand and Oyster Bay are both best known for Sauvignon Blanc, it’s the Oyster Bay Merlot that has captured my attention.  I first tasted this Merlot at the first ever North American Wine Blogger’s Conference last October.  At that conference there was an open tasting of 100 wines from New Zealand.  Most of […]

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4.5

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Dancing Bull Merlot – Big, Fruit-filled and Tasty

May 5, 2009 Tim Lemke

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When you see the label on the Dancing Bull Merlot you might think that the design looks similar to that found on Rancho Zabaco Zinfandels.  Well, it is… and the two are related.  Rancho Zabaco, part of the E&J Gallo portfolio, has been around since 1996 and has developed a good reputation for Zinfandel over […]

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4.5

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Sebastiani Sonoma County Merlot

May 4, 2009 Tim Lemke

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Last fall, Sebastiani Vineyards was one of the wineries I visited on my trip to Sonoma County.  If you’re ever doing a wine tour in the area I would recommend giving them a visit as they have a beautiful wine room with enormous old redwood casks.  It’s a sight to see. Sebastiani is a family-owned […]

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Red Truck Central Coast Merlot

April 29, 2009 Tim Lemke

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Red Truck is a relatively young wine brand, but one I seem to see everywhere I go.  Perhaps it just stands out on the shelf with the big red truck on the label and I notice it more than other brands.  I have to give them credit for creating a memorable brand identity that breaks […]

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4.5

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