Wine Review Weekly

 

August 7, 2012

August 2012
 
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It's 'Back to the Future' this week as Eric Asimov of the New York Times considers current examples of Lambrusco wines, which Aldo Cella would not recognize. In the Financial Times, wine writer Andrew Jefford explores the glories of Nebbiolo wines from the Piedmont. And wine blogger Blake Gray (The Gray Report) offers some interesting comparisons and insights on Charbono and Bonarda wines. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Alamos Malbec 2001. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Qupe'Bien Nacido Vineyard' Syrah 2009. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Dona Paula Los Cardos Sauvignon Blanc 2011. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Craggy Range Gimlett Gravels Vneyard Te Kahu 2010. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the resurgence of Lambrusco wines, with a focus on quality this time. Top wine in a group tasting is Cleto Chiari Grasparossa de Castelvetro Pruno Nero NV, which is also noted as a fine value. (Link)

International Herald Tribune: Staff writer Eric Pfanner on ingredient labeling requirements for wine, with a nice mention for Chateau de Beaucastel in Chateauneuf du Pape. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist LettieTeague drinks wine with Peter Gelb, the general manager of the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Nice mentions for wines from Guigal, Dom Perignon, DomaineTempier, Chateau Simone, Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Chateau Margaux, Solaia, Keller, Chateau La Canorgue, Domainede Trevallon, and Chateau de Beaucastel. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on relatively affordable wines from Bordeaux. Mentions for wines from Chateaux such as Tour Leognan, Haut Maginet, Thebot, Mayne-Vieil, Le Bonnat, Jouanin, Labatut-Bouchard, and Maison Neuve. (Link)

Forbes Online: Wine columnist Katie Kelly Bell has nice things to say about Endless Crush Rose. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine writer Andrew Jefford on Nebbiolo wines of the Piedmont. Nice comments on wines from Cantine Garrone, Travaglini, Antoniolo, Le Piane, Fenocchio, and others. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on Gary Farrell wines, with a recommenation for the Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2009. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Chardonnay wines from Napa Valley and the Carneros region. Notes on wines from Starmont, Patz& Hall, Miner, CakebreadCellars, and others. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on the effects of climate change in California wine country. Swings in heat summaries are noted, with mentions for producers Araujo, Dominus Estate, Martian Ranch, and others. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on winemaker Stac y Clark of Charles Krug Winery. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on Grenache wines from around the globe. Recommendation for Yalumba Bush Vine Grenache 2011. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on wines from Maryland, with nice mentions for Black Ankle Vineyards and others. (Link) On another page, recommendations for bargain wines, with highest marks for DomaineMontravet Cotes de Gascogne 2011. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on the growing popularity of serving wines on tap. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward recommends a Pinot Noir rose wine from Villa Wolf. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on wines worth cellaring. Many recommendations, including wines from Williams Selyem, Joseph Drouhin, Spottswoode, Pahlmeyer, and more. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on wine serving tips and tricks. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on wineries calling Carlton, Oregon - home for production and tasting rooms, with a focus on the Carlton Winemakers Studio, and Ken Wright Cellars. (Link)

Seattle Times: Wine columnist Paul Gregutt on Zinfandel wines from Ravenswood, with a recommendation for the Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel 2010. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on a Burgundy tasting led by Allen Meadows. Notes on wines from DomaineLecheneaut, Henri Gouges, Maison Ambroise, and Louis Jadot. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman offers notes and thoughts on the weird and wonderful of this week in wine. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel gives a coveted 'worth a search' rating to Chateau La Roque 'Cuvee les Vieilles Vignes de Mourvedre' 2006. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on a tasting she is conducting at the Rensselaerville Writer's Festival. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Mary Ewing Mulligan has nice things to say about Mayacamas Vineyard Chardonnay 2009. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts on the sweet wines of Australia's Rutherglen. (Link)

The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on Charbono and Bonarda, with a focus on Laura Catena, and a comparison on Californian and Argentinean wines. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger David White reviews California Chardonnay wines. Notes on wines from MayacamasVineyards, Gary Farrell, La Follette, The Hess Collection, and others. (Link)

Eater: Wine blogger Talia Baiocci on the wine choices of Noma restaurant in Copenhagen, and their decis ion to stay away from the wines of Bordeaux. (Link)

Zester Daily: Wine blogger ElinMcCoy recommends Domaine du Loup Blanc 'Le Petit Chaperon' Rose 2011. (Link)

Huffington Post: Wine blogger Richard Jennings on the Eguren family in Rioja and their wines. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger JancisRobinson recommends Niepoort Douro Branco 2011. (Link)

 
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