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Review: Esporão, Monte Velho Red

January 11, 2021 Tim Lemke 0

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Regular readers of this site are probably aware of my appreciation for Portuguese wine. One driver of that appreciation is the quality to price ratio (QPR) for their wines, which tends to be very good. That catches the attention of a bargain hunter like me and makes me seek out more. This wine comes from […]

Argentine Wine

Review: Domaine Bousquet Sparkling Rosé

December 13, 2020 Tim Lemke 0

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I don’t know about you, but I love a good sparkling wine. It shouldn’t be something just for special occasions but something you can enjoy regularly. Some sparkling wines, like Champagne, are expensive and associated with luxury — giving people the false impression that sparkling wine has to be expensive. But there are some outstanding, […]

Italian Wine

Review: PassioneSentimento Rosso

December 6, 2020 Tim Lemke 0

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In Italy, as well as in Europe in general, wine is heavily regulated. In order to sell a wine with a specific designation, winemakers must follow specific guidelines related where the grapes are grown, types of grapes used in a wine, ageing of the wines, winemaking processes, etc. In many ways, I think this regulation […]

Portuguese Wine

Review: Ameal Loureiro

November 24, 2020 Tim Lemke 0

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Loureiro is an unknown grape variety to many American wine consumers, but it’s one you may have unknowingly tasted before as it’s found in some Vinho Verde blends. And it’s a variety you may want to become more familiar with, because, well… it’s good! Perhaps I should say, it’s good when it’s done well. Loureiro […]

Cabernet Sauvignon

Chilean Wine – Value and Deliciousness Revisited

November 15, 2020 Tim Lemke 0

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In the early days of this website, back in 2007 and 2008, Chile was one of my top wine regions to find good wines at bargain prices. At the time, it was a wine region that was going through a revival. In the late 1990s and early 2000s a number of new wineries were established […]

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Save on Wine and More with Ibotta

November 1, 2020 Tim Lemke 0

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Most of what I do on this site are wine reviews to help consumers find good, inexpensive wines. While I love making wine recommendations, part of my mission is to help wine lovers stretch their dollar a little bit further. Sometimes that’s done by sharing specific bargain wines. Sometimes it’s by sharing where to shop […]

Argentine Wine

Review: Domaine Bousquet, Virgen, Cabernet Sauvignon

October 24, 2020 Tim Lemke 0

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Domaine Bousquet, in the high altitude Tupungato region of Mendoza, Argentina is known for their commitment to sustainable and organic wine production. They have also caught my attention over the past few years for being a producer with good wines at reasonable prices. The wine I’m highlighting today is the debut vintage of their Virgen […]

Portuguese Wine

Review: Herdade dos Grous, Red

October 11, 2020 Tim Lemke 0

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The Alentejo wine region in Portugal produces over 250 grape varieties. Think about that… over 250 varieties in just one region of Portugal! How many different grape varieties have you even tasted, via wine, in your lifetime? I’d guess, in most cases, it’s a lot less. A friend of mine created something call the Wine […]

Argentine Wine

Review: Natural Origins Malbec

September 27, 2020 Tim Lemke 1

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Over the years, I’ve reviewed a number of wines from Argentine producer Domaine Bousquet. I like what they’re doing — not only producing good wine at reasonable prices, but doing so sustainably. Economic, social and environmental factors are all part of sustainability. When it comes to environmental sustainability, Domaine Bousquet farms organically. Their vineyards in […]

Portuguese Wine

Review: Casa Relvas, Sao Miguel Do Sul Red Wine

September 20, 2020 Tim Lemke 0

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If you’re a red wine lover and you haven’t tried Portuguese red wine, you’re missing out. I mean, what’s not to love about it? Big, bold flavors, intense and exotic aromatics, incredibly reasonable prices and quite often sustainably produced. Such is the case with this wine from Casa Relvas. Casa Relvas is located in the […]

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