Tim Lemke

Ottimino Zinfinity

March 17, 2010 Tim Lemke 0

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Ottimino is a vineyard that produces nothing but Zinfandel. Most of their wines are in the $30+ price range, with the exception of their Zinfinity brand. The vineyard for Zinfinity is right next to the Rancho Bello vineyard in the Russian River Valley, but they are quite different. The vines for Zinfinity are the youngest […]

Francis Ford Coppola Director’s Cut Zinfandel

March 16, 2010 Tim Lemke 0

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If you’re into movies, I’m sure you know the name Francis Ford Coppola as a great director. And if you’re into wine, you’ve probably noticed that his name is on some wines too. In fact, he’s behind more wine than you may realize. In addition to the wine that bears his name, he is also […]

7 Deadly Zins

March 11, 2010 Tim Lemke 0

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This past week, issue #10 of Mutineer Magazine hit the shelves, including my Wine Steals column which is all about Zinfandel in this issue. There’s one Zinfandel I didn’t include in the article, despite the fact that it may be the one wine more people ask me about than any other and that one is […]

Dievole Fourplay Rosso

March 8, 2010 Tim Lemke 0

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One of the things that wine geeks like me get geeked out about is tasting wine varieties that we don’t get to taste every day. Here’s a red blend that’s packed with four varieties that are native to Sicily. Those varieties include Frappato Nero, Nerello Cappuccio, Nebello Mascalese and Nero d’Avola, blended at 25% of […]

Si Soave

March 3, 2010 Tim Lemke 0

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It’s time for yet another Soave (SWAH-vey) review. This one comes from Si Soave and they get the award for “best bottle.” Seriously, this bottle is the best I’ve seen since tasting the Travaglini Gattinara… and notice that both are Italian wines. In addition to being an interesting looking bottle, it’s also really comfortable to […]

Cantina del Castello Soave Classico

March 1, 2010 Tim Lemke 0

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Tonight we’re tasting another Soave, this time it’s one with the Classico DOC designation produced by Cantina del Castello. This winery, which translated means “Castle Vineyard,” lies just below Scaligeri Castle in Soave. A beautiful and regal location. This wine is produced from 90% Garganega and 10% Trebbiano di Soave. This wine has not seen […]

Villa Erbice Soave Superiore Vigneto Panvinio

February 27, 2010 Tim Lemke 0

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One of the things that I geek out about is introducing wines to those who are learning about them. A lot of visitors to this site are people who are a little bit into wine, but curious and wanting to learn more. I can’t encourage you enough to explore new varieties and try wines that […]

Tercos Bonarda

February 25, 2010 Tim Lemke 0

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These days, a lot of wine consumers are turning to South America for some outstanding wine values—and in particular, they’re turning to Chile and Argentina. When it comes to Argentine reds, Malbec is king. But there’s another variety that’s widely grown in Argentina that you may want to try. It’s called Bonarda. And, in fact, […]

Martellotto Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

February 17, 2010 Tim Lemke 0

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I’ve done numerous wine reviews for which the background involved a family-run winery passed down from one generation to the next, but this one is a little different. The roots of Martellotto Wines go back for generations and began in Italy, but the story now continues in California. Greg Martellotto’s grandfather immigrated to the US […]

Cono Sur Visión Gewürztraminer

February 14, 2010 Tim Lemke 0

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When it comes to finding good wines at a great value, I’ve become a big fan of Chilean wine. And while I’ve had some nice red wines from Chile, I’ve found many of their white wines to be stellar—particularly Sauvignon Blanc. But this is the first Gewürztraminer I’ve tasted from Chile. When I think of […]

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