Red Blend

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: Gaia Pinot Noir Rosé

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: Gaia Pinot Noir Rosé

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: Santa Margherita, Chianti Classico Riserva

Robert Mondavi Private Selection Meritage

May 1, 2012 Tim Lemke

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I can’t help but wonder how meaningful the “Meritage” name is to wine consumers.  I mean, I don’t hear many people saying, “I’d like a glass of Meritage.”  I suspect a lot of consumers don’t even know what it is.  In essence, Meritage is a name for Bordeaux-style wine that’s made somewhere other than Bordeaux. […]

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4.5

Review: Santa Margherita, Chianti Classico Riserva

Anka

April 23, 2012 Tim Lemke

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We’ve been reviewing a number of cabernet sauvignons lately, but one wine we’ve come across that we really like is not quite a cabernet sauvignon, but rather is a red blend that is dominant in cabernet sauvignon.  Anka is a blend of 57% cabernet sauvignon, 16% merlot, 15% cabernet franc, 7% carmemere, 4%  syrah, and 1 % […]

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4.5

Review: Santa Margherita, Chianti Classico Riserva

Cheap Wine at Aldi

January 24, 2012 Tim Lemke

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Californian Wine

When I first started this website a lot of people commented that I must love Trader Joe’s because of all the bargains they have on wine.  And as much as I wanted to love Trader Joe’s, I just never became a big fan.  Most of the wines I tasted from them were nothing special, albeit […]

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4.5

Review: Santa Margherita, Chianti Classico Riserva

Renegade Wine, Ancient Peaks Winery

December 8, 2011 Tim Lemke

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Today we’re taking a look at another Californian red blend.  This one is a blend of 46% syrah, 31% malbec and 23% petit verdot from Ancient Peaks Winery in Paso Robles. This wine is a deep, dark purplish-red color with incredible density.  It’s almost inky in appearance.  The nose is just as powerful as the […]

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4.5

Review: Santa Margherita, Chianti Classico Riserva

Concannon Conservancy Crimson & Clover

December 6, 2011 Tim Lemke

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Some of the most interesting wines I’ve been coming across lately are blends.  Pure varietal wines are fine, but putting together a blend allows winemakers to leverage the characteristics of different grapes to create balance and complexity. The Concannon Conservancy Crimson & Clover is a new release from Concannon and is a petite sirah blend.  Concannon […]

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4.5

Review: Santa Margherita, Chianti Classico Riserva

Fat Cat Pinot Noir

November 2, 2011 Tim Lemke

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Today we’re reviewing yet another wine from the bargain wine mega-producer, Bronco Wine Company.  This one is from their Fat Cat Cellars brand. It has a somewhat fun label, which kind of reminds me of Keyboard Cat.  Who knows? Maybe that’s what inspired the label.  I have a feeling that’s probably the case. The oak […]

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4.5

Review: Santa Margherita, Chianti Classico Riserva

Campo Viejo Spanish Wines

June 28, 2011 Tim Lemke

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A couple weeks ago, I had the opportunity to taste a short flight of wines from Spanish producer, Camp Viejo.  This Rioja-based winery has been producing wine for a good 50 years and produces three different wines, each a specific style as regulated by the Rioja DOC. Rioja, for those who don’t know, is the […]

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4.5

Review: Santa Margherita, Chianti Classico Riserva