Tim Lemke

Dancing Bull Merlot – Big, Fruit-filled and Tasty

When you see the label on the Dancing Bull Merlot you might think that the design looks similar to that found on Rancho Zabaco...

Sebastiani Sonoma County Merlot

Last fall, Sebastiani Vineyards was one of the wineries I visited on my trip to Sonoma County.  If you're ever doing a wine tour...

Red Truck Central Coast Merlot

Red Truck is a relatively young wine brand, but one I seem to see everywhere I go.  Perhaps it just stands out...

Barefoot Merlot

I've tried a number of wines from Barefoot Wine and to be honest, I have a love/hate thing for them. I love...

McWilliam’s Hanwood Estate Merlot

Last month we reviewed the McWilliam's Hanwood Estate Shiraz which was a good Shiraz—especially for the price.  And today we're giving the...

FOUR Cabernet Sauvignon with Eco-friendly Packaging

Today is Earth Day and there are actually a number of different environment-related topics that I could write about relevant to wine. Sustainable agriculture,...

Redwood Creek Merlot

Sometimes in the wine business the convoluted world of holding companies, parent companies, sister companies, etc. can get confusing.  To a degree, that's the...

Help for Diners Seeking BYO-friendly Restaurants

If you're a budget-conscious wine consumer like me, you know that wine at restaurants is frequently overpriced.  A great way to save a few...

Red Diamond Merlot

Last year I tried the Red Diamond Cabernet Sauvignon and ended up being one of my favorites, so I was looking forward...

Red Rock Winery Reserve Merlot

At this point in time, there is only one variety of wine under the Red Rock Winery label and that variety is...