Tim Lemke

Peñalolen Cabernet Sauvignon

March 27, 2012 Tim Lemke 0

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As any regular reader here probably knows, I’m a fan of Chilean wines. It’s not that I have any personal connection to Chile, it’s just that we tend to find really good values from this region. This cabernet from Peñalolen is no exception. This wine comes from the Maipo Valley region in Chile, which is […]

Graffigna Centenario Cabernet Sauvignon

March 21, 2012 Tim Lemke 0

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Graffigna Wines is part of the Pernod Ricard portfolio of brands, although it has a rich history as a family-owned winery going back to 1870. The Centenario line of wines was added in 1970, marking the centennial anniversary of the winery (in case you didn’t figure out the translation.) And while many consumers are just […]

Handcraft Cabernet Sauvignon

March 12, 2012 Tim Lemke 0

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Last week, Cheryl Indelicato from DFV Wines was in town for the Cincinnati International Wine Festival and I had a chance to meet up with her for lunch and to taste the lineup in her new brand of wines, Handcraft. I had previously tasted the cabernet sauvignon, but this was an opportunity to revisit it […]

Irony Cabernet Sauvignon

March 5, 2012 Tim Lemke 0

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When you’re into bargain-priced wines, it’s good to find some reliable names. While one of the fun things about wine is trying different ones—since the number of options is nearly limitless—sometimes you’re in a rush, or you don’t feel like mulling over the options and you want to just grab a bottle you know will […]

Concannon Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon

February 27, 2012 Tim Lemke 0

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Concannon is a California wine brand that’s been around for a long time. In fact, it’s roots go back over 125 years. That’s a long history for an American winery, particularly when you factor in prohibition. And with such a long history, Concannon has pioneered a number of things in California wine. They’re best known […]

Villa San-Juliette Cabernet Sauvignon

February 21, 2012 Tim Lemke 0

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Last week, when we reviewed the Ancient Peaks cabernet sauvignon, I was singing the praises of cabernet sauvignon from Paso Robles. So, I thought it would be good to highlight yet another fine Paso Robles cabernet. This one comes from Villa San-Juliette, a brand we’ve tasted before. This brand is owned by the producers of […]

Wyndham Estate BIN 444 Cabernet Sauvignon

February 20, 2012 Tim Lemke 0

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Sometimes people ask me, “what wine goes with chocolate?” I usually respond by fumbling my way through some vague answer. But now I have a better response, “this wine!” The fruit flavors on this wine are beautiful and are a perfect match for dark chocolate. As a part of Wyndham Estate‘s BIN series, this is one of […]

Ancient Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon

February 14, 2012 Tim Lemke 0

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While Paso Robles seems to have a reputation for producing great wine with Rhone varietals, they also seems to produce some great wine from Bordeaux varietals, Spanish varietals, Italian varietals and the list goes on! But one varietal that I highly suggest checking out from Paso Robles is cabernet sauvignon. Sure you can get a […]

Concannon Conservancy Petite Sirah

February 13, 2012 Tim Lemke 0

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We’ve reviewed a number of Concannon’s wines here at Cheap Wine Ratings, and aside from a disappointing, and rather out of character showing from their 2007 Merlot, we’ve been impressed with their wines. As Tim mentions in his review of Concannon’s 2007 Central Coast pinot noir, Concannon Vineyard has a long, rich history of producing […]

Casa de Vila Verde Vinho Verde

February 8, 2012 Tim Lemke 0

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The other day we reviewed a Vinho Verde from Great Sense and tonight we’re checking out another one, this one from Casa de Vila Verde. Like many European vineyards, Casa de Vila Verde has a long history, going back to the mid-17th century within the same family. And like many European producers, the winery was […]

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