Tim Lemke

Chateau Tanunda Grand Barossa Shiraz – Full of Character

February 3, 2014 Tim Lemke 0

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I’ll admit, I’m not a big shiraz guy. When I was younger, I was more drawn to shiraz but in the last few years I just find them to be too jammy. I don’t know if it’s just me or if the style of shiraz is getting more aggressive. But I do still find some […]

Californian Wine

Wild Horse Winery Central Coast Merlot

February 2, 2014 Tim Lemke 0

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A few months ago, I reviewed the Wild Horse Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon and noted then how the winery was one that started small (literally in a plastic tub) and grew over time. And like many wineries they’ve gotten to a point where they offer a few different tiers of wines. The “Central Coast” lineup […]

French Wine

Domaine Ehrhart Vieilles Vignes Riesling – Fantastic French Riesling

January 30, 2014 Tim Lemke 0

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Alsace is on my list of wine regions I hope to visit some day. It’s the eastern-most region of France, bordering Germany, and is culturally kind of a blend of French and German cultures. This is one of the reasons I’m intrigued by the region. Another reason is that they produce some incredible wines here […]

Cabernet Sauvignon

Picket Fence Cabernet Sauvignon – Dark and Delicious

January 27, 2014 Tim Lemke 0

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This is one of those wines that I don’t have a big background story on. It comes from Picket Fence, which is a brand in the Bronco Wine Company portfolio. You may not have ever heard of Bronco Wine Company, but you’ve probably consumed some of their wines. They are a giant in the bargain-priced […]

Cabernet Sauvignon

Apaltagua Signature Cabernet Sauvignon

January 26, 2014 Tim Lemke 0

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For a number of years I’ve been a big fan of Chilean wines due to the fact that you tend to get a lot of bang for your buck with wines from Chile. But that love of Chile is pretty much relegated to when I’m in the mood for “new world wines.” By that I […]

German Wine

Selbach Riesling Dry – Creepy Fish, Tasty Wine

January 20, 2014 Tim Lemke 0

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I’m a big fan of a good, dry riesling. And I’m an even bigger fan of a good, dry riesling that is bargain-priced. This is one such wine. There are a lot of folks who buy wine based on the label… and I’d be lying if I tried to tell you that I have never […]

Grenache

Campo Viejo Garnacha – Fabulously Fruity

January 19, 2014 Tim Lemke 0

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Back in 2007, when I started this website, I drank a lot of Spanish garnacha (or grenache). It tends to be an approachable, affordable, fruit-forward style of wine that’s easy to drink and easy to love. It’s often not a sophisticated wine (for lack of a better word) but tends to be just kind of […]

French Wine

Prix Fixe Diable Rouge – Devilishly Delicious

January 15, 2014 Tim Lemke 0

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I first came across Spelletich wines back in 2012, when I had an opportunity to review a few of their wines and I found that they struck my fancy. It’s a small winery in Napa Valley, California, producing only about 3,000 cases per year. They are a winery, not a vineyard — in other words, […]

Cava

Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut – Quite a Bargain

January 13, 2014 Tim Lemke 0

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When it comes to cheap sparkling wines, Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut is an easy, go-to wine. If you’ve shopped for sparklers very often I’m sure you’ve seen this distinguishable black bottle on the shelf — and perhaps you’ve wondered if it’s any good. It’s not bad at all and for the price it’s pretty awesome. […]

Italian Wine

Ruffino Prosecco – Cheap, Citrus-y, Fun and Delicious

January 7, 2014 Tim Lemke 0

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Let’s continue the sparkling wine into the new year theme, but moving on from the Portuguese sparklers to an Italian prosecco. Prosecco is a great sparkling wine option for bargain hunters, as it tends to be very reasonably-priced. One brand that I’ve found to be a reliable bargain is Ruffino. It’s a wine that pretty […]

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