White Blend

Michel Chapoutier, Vignes de Bila-Haut, Côtes du Roussillon White

September 21, 2015 Tim Lemke

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French Wine

Over the years I’ve been reviewing wines I’ve found myself taking notice of producers and importers who are consistently good. One of those I’ve been drawn to over the past year or two is Michel Chapoutier. I’ve tried a number of Chapoutier wines and I have yet to find one that isn’t good, much less […]

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4.5

Review: Monte Velho Reserva Red

Tsantali Kanenas White Blend – Delightfully Delicious

November 4, 2013 Tim Lemke

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Over the past year, one wine region that I’ve fallen in love with is Greece.  Unfortunately, I don’t find many Greek wines on the shelves in my neighborhood, but those that I’ve tasted have been delicious — and this wine from Tsantali is no exception. It’s made from 60% Chardonnay and 40% Muscat of Alexandria. […]

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Review: Monte Velho Reserva Red

Franciscan Estate Equilibrium White Blend

September 5, 2013 Tim Lemke

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A couple weeks ago, I had highlighted a couple wines from Franciscan Estate in Napa Valley thar had impressed me.  And I have yet one more to share today. This one is a white blend made of 72% Sauvignon Blanc, 17% Chardonnay and 11% Muscat. You may know of Muscat from Moscato, which is a […]

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4.5

Review: Monte Velho Reserva Red

Barons de Rothschild Lafite Reserve Speciale Blanc

October 29, 2012 Tim Lemke

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Some wine names come with a bit of cachet, and Barons de Rothschild Lafite is one of those names.  This is thanks to the fact that they have consistently been the producer of one of the world’s most expensive red wines.  A bottle of 1787 Chateau Lafite that was thought to have been owned by Thomas Jefferson […]

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4.5

Review: Monte Velho Reserva Red

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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Review: Monte Velho Reserva Red

Banfi Centine Bianco

August 23, 2012 Tim Lemke

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Banfi is a pretty big name in Italian wine and one that you’re likely to come across in many wine shops.  And while I’ve found their wines to be generally good, I typically don’t go for them as I’ve often found them to be priced above what I think they should be.  Of course, that’s […]

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4.5

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Cline Marsanne Roussanne

July 7, 2011 Tim Lemke

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I’m really excited by some of the wines coming out of Cline Cellars these days.  They’re producing a number of Rhone varietals in California to create unique and very affordable wines.  The latest one I’ve tasted from them is this Marsanne Roussanne. If you’re not a regular consumer of Rhone varietals, you may find yourself […]

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More than Value: Excellence at Esporão

Finisterra Red and White Wine from Portugal

March 21, 2011 Tim Lemke

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As a guy who is into value wines, I’ve found that there are a few regions you can count on for consistent values.  Chile and Spain are two regions that are on that list, but one that I don’t see enough of is Portugal.  There are some incredible bargains to be found in Portuguese wines, […]

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4.5

Review: Monte Velho Reserva Red