Varietals

Rosenblum Cellars Vintner’s Cuvée Zinfandel

July 8, 2008 Tim Lemke

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Rosenblum Cellars is known for Zinfandel.  In fact, they call themselves the “mecca for zinfanatics.”  I admire Rosenblum for being bold and taking a somewhat unique approach to wine making. Similar to many of the producers we’ve reviewed in this Zinfandel series, Rosenblum Cellars produces several different labels of Zinfandel.  Some of those labels are […]

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4.5

Review: Monte Velho Reserva Red

Rabbit Ridge Central Coast Barrel Cuvee Zinfandel

July 1, 2008 Tim Lemke

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Rabbit Ridge runs a beautiful winery in Paso Robles, California with Mediterranean style architecture and decor. They produce a number of different varieties of wine that sell for affordable prices. They have also recently started producing olive oil, a trend I’ve seen from a few other wine producers as well. Rabbit Ridge produces a couple […]

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4.5

Review: Monte Velho Reserva Red

Old Moon Zinfandel

June 24, 2008 Tim Lemke

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When I tell people that I review inexpensive wines a common response I get is, “Oh, you must love Trader Joe’s.”  And every time I hear that, I have to reply with, “No, I don’t.” It’s not that I have anything personally against Trader Joe’s, but I have yet to find a bargain in their wine […]

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4.5

Review: Monte Velho Reserva Red

Cline Cellars Zinfandel and Ancient Vine Zinfandel

June 22, 2008 Tim Lemke

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It’s time for another double-header review.  Today it’s from Cline Cellars located in the Los Carneros AVA in Sonoma, California.  The Cline Cellars winery was founded by Fred Cline in 1982 with an inheritance from his grandfather Valeriano Jacuzzi (one of five brothers who created Jacuzzi Spas).  The winery was originally in Oakley, California and relocated to […]

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4.5

Review: Monte Velho Reserva Red

Fetzer and Pepperwood Grove Zinfandel

June 17, 2008 Tim Lemke

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Today we’re reviewing two Zinfandels that you’re likely to see on the shelf at your local grocery store.  While I often encourage readers to shop at their local wine shops versus grocery stores I realize that you may not have a convenient wine shop and sometimes you’re just in a hurry. In addition to being […]

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4.5

Review: Monte Velho Reserva Red

Picpoul de Pinet for Wine Blogging Wednesday 46

June 11, 2008 Tim Lemke

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Simply put, Picpoul is my favorite white varietal; specifically, Picpoul de Pinet from Coteaux du Languedoc in France.  Since discovering it I almost don’t want to try any other white wine for I have found the one that I love.  This is an absolutely delightful varietal.  It’s light, dry, minerally, acidic… it’s everything I want from […]

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More than Value: Excellence at Esporão

Cheap Wine Ratings Turns One

June 9, 2008 Tim Lemke

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One year ago today I published my first post on CheapWineRatings.com and I wanted to take a couple minutes to reflect on the past year and revisit some favorites. As I look back at my first reviews (only a year ago) I feel that the quality has improved significantly.  The tasting notes are better now, the […]

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Cellar No. 8 Zinfandel

June 7, 2008 Tim Lemke

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I was really looking forward to trying the Cellar No. 8 Zinfandel because of the fact that the Cellar No. 8 Cabernet Sauvignon was my top pick in my series on Cabs.  I was hoping to find another great value wine here, but unfortunately this tasting leaves me searching. At first, the nose didn’t strike […]

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4.5

Review: Monte Velho Reserva Red

Parducci Mendocino Valley Zinfandel – Environmentally Friendly and Tasty!

June 2, 2008 Tim Lemke

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As someone whose been an environmentalist for over 20 years (admittedly more intensely at some times than others) I’m always skeptical of a company’s environmental claims. I’m curious, but skeptical and I tend to be a rather harsh critic of environmental claims. Despite my skepticism, I am somewhat impressed with Parducci Cellars. They seem to […]

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4.5

Review: Monte Velho Reserva Red

7 Deadly Zins

May 27, 2008 Tim Lemke

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Californian Wine

How can we do a series on Zinfandel without tasting 7 Deadly Zins?  Simply put, we can’t. It’s a bad pun that inspired the naming of this wine.  But hey… it’s fun and it’s a name you will remember.  But it’s not just another bottle with a quirky name trying to entice shoppers with silly […]

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4.5

Review: Monte Velho Reserva Red