Wine Review Weekly

 

June 25, 2012

June 2012
 
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San Francisco Chronicle wine columnist Jon Bonne reports from Austria on the quality evolution of Austrian wines, with numerous tasting notes on wines from leading producers. In the Miami Herald, wine columnist Fred Tasker offers some thoughts on Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio wines, with a good number of recommendations. And wine blogger Ed McCarthy (Wine Review Online) reviews many rose Champagnes, just in time for summer parties. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Open Door Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2010. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Provenza Garda Chiaretto Classico 2010. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Domainede Reuilly Pinot Gris Rose 2011. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Stuart Cellars Cabernet Franc 2006. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Casanova di Neri Sant'Antimo 2008. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on small production Sherry wines, and producers such as Equipo Navazos, Tradicion, Fernando de Castilla, El Maestro Sierra, and Gutierrez Colosia. (Link)

International Herald Tribune: Staff writer Eric Pfanner on a the Rose des Riceys wines form the Aube region in Champagne. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague profiles wine importer Kermit Lynch. Notes on wines from Champalou, Domaine Leccia, Domaine Les Pallieres, Domaine Tempier, and Domaine du Vieux Telegraph. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons on the resurgence of quality wines from Chianti. Favored producers include Frescobaldi, Tenuta Valdipiatta, Selvapiani, Isolee Olena, and others. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on good value wines. Recommendations for wines from Casa Lluch, Domainedel la Perriere, Valdesil, Royal Tokaji, Pasquier Desvignes, PortaVelha, and others. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on the Villa Maria winery in New Zealand, with recommendations for the Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir wines. (Link)

Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Jason Wilson on good value wines at the PLCB stores. Recommendations for wines from Argiolas, Jean-Francois Merieau, Villacezan, and others. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Pinot Noir wines from Santa Cruz. Recommendations for wines from Wind Gap, Mount Eden, Thomas Fogarty, Ghostwriter, and others. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on the evolution of wine styles and winemaking in Austria. Many tasting notes and recommendations for wines from Alzinger, F.X. Pichler, Bernhard Ott, and others. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine column ist Dan Berger on the coastal wines of California. Recommendation for Zocker Gruner Veltliner Paragon Vineyard 2011. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre offers recommendations on a few wines from Burgundy, with highest marks for wines from Frederic Magnien, and Louis Latour. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers offers a recommendation for Paul Jaboulet Parallele 45 Cotes du Rhone Rose 2011. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on white wines that are not entirely white. Nice mentions for producers such as Chateau Grand Traverse, Domaine Serene, and Novy. Also, recommendation for Fattoria Colmone Della Marca 'Il Bianco del Moro.' (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio wines, with top recommendations for wines from Ponzi Vineyards, and Ferrari-Carano. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Rob Stein on light wines for summer enjoyment. Recommended are Ostatu Rosado Rioja 2011, Velenosi Lacrima di Morro d'Alba 2011, Domaine de la Petite Cassagne 2010, and Burgans Albarino 2010. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on red wines that can be chilled for summer enjoyment. Recommendations for wines from Santa Julia, Biohof Pratsch, and Planeta. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on two new urban wineries opening soon in Portland. (Link)

Seattle Times: Wine columnist Paul Gregutt on the Australian wines of Peter Lehmann. Also, recommendation for DomaineSorin Terra Amata 2011. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on the recent Hospices du Rhone event in Paso Robles. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on a stunningly high price paid at auction for Screaming Eagle Sauvignon Blanc. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel offers high praise for Navarro Vineyards Pinot Grigio 2011. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on vintner Patrick Meyer, of DomaineJulian Meyer. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Ed McCarthy on rose Champagnes. Recommendations for wines from Ayala, Billecart-Salmon, Pommery, Ruinart, and others. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts has nice things to say about Tusk Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, from Philippe Melka. (Link)

The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on the re-introduction of a dry Vermouth to the U.S. market. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger David White offers tasting notes on Cabernet Sauvignon wines from Robert Oatley, Hawk and Horse Vineyards, Wakefield, Santa Rita, and others. (Link)

Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Paumanok Vineyards Chenin Blanc 2011. (Link)

DaveMcIntyre'sWineLine: Wine blogger Dave McIntyre offers some thoughts on the Donald Trump vs. Patricia Kluge faceoff. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger JancisRobinson recommends Bisceglia Gudarra Aglianico del Vulture 2008. (Link)

 
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