Wine Review Weekly
November 12, 2012
The annual 'which wines for Thanksgiving?' ritual kicks off this week, with creative and helpful suggestions from both Jon Bonne in the San Francisco Chronicle and Eric Asimov in the New York Times. Asimov also offers a fine look back at the career of Frank J. Prial, who was the wine editor of the New York Times for many years. In the Miami Herald, Fred Tasker takes a fresh look at wines from Buena Vista. And wine blogger Fredric Koeppel (Bigger Than Your Head) finds much to like on International Tempranillo Day. JG
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks El Libre Torrontes 2012. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Robert Klingenfus Alsace Pinot Noir 2010. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Brassfield'Eruption' High Valley Red Wine 2010. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Badiaa Coltibuono Chianti Classico 2008. (Link)
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Bodegas Teso La Monja Romanico Toro 2010. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Domaine Guillaman Colombard Ugni-Blanc 2011. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov offers an eclectic selection of affordable wines for Thanksgiving enjoyment. Edmunds St. John 'Bone Jolly' Gamay Noir 2010 tops the list, while VitianoUmbria IGT Rosso 2010 is noted as a fine value. (Link) On another page, Asimov reflects on the life, times and contributions to American wine culture of the late Frank J. Prial, who was the wine columnist for the New York Times for many years. (Link)
International Herald Tribune: Staff writer Eric Pfanner on the Aglianico wines of the Campania region in Italy. Lots to like, with a focus on Feudi di San Gregorio, Contradedi Taurasi, and others. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on several Aglianico wines from Mastroberardino, Feudidi San Gregorio, Quitodecimo, and others. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on drinking wine with Robert Parker. Along the way, nice mentions for wines from Chateau de Beaucastel, La Fleur Petrus, Guigal, Harlan Estate, La Mission Haut Brion, and others. (Link) On another page, Teague recounts the effects of Hurricane Sandy on the wine community in New York. Mentions for wines from Clos du Mont-Olivet, Brick House, Boyer-Martenot, Domaine du Banneret, and others. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons on Madeira wines, with a focus on the five major grape varieties. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on Madeira wines from Henriques & Henriques, Barbeito, and Pereira d'Oliveira. (Link)
Forbes Online: Wine columnist Katie Kelly Bell on the entry of Amazon.com into the wine business. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the difficulties of the 2012 growing season in Europe. Also, recommendation for Ro bertson Winery Chardonnay 2012 from South Africa. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on the pleasures of wines from the Morellinodi Scansano region of Tuscany. Notes on wines from Terre di Fiori, and La Selva. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Pinot Noir wines from Santa Barbara. Tasting notes on wines from Kenneth Volk, Twomey, Dragonette Cellars, Sandhi, and others. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on navigating wine choices for Thanksgiving. Lots of options offered, including wines from Navarro, Nicole Chanrion, Ridge, Neyers, and others. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on Tempranillo wines. Focus on California producers such as Bokisch, BerryessaGap, and Rocky Ridge. (Link)
Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on misunderstanding about Champagne and sparkling wines. Recommendation for J Cuvee 20 NV. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the growing popularity of Moscato wines. Focus is on Moscato d'Asti wines, with mentions for Vietti, Marchesi di Gresy, Fratelli, and others. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the concept and practical explanations of terroir. (Link) On another page, recommendations for a good number of bargain wines, including offerings from Corte Adami, and Henry Fessy. (Link)
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on the wine produced by basketball star Yao Ming. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has lots of nice things to say about Cakebread Cellars Pinot Noir 2010. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on the pleasures of unoaked Chardonnay. Nice comments for producers Saracina, Chamisal, Toad Hollow, Four Vines, St. Supery, and others. (Link)
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on new wines from Buena Vista Winery. High praise for their Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Pinot Noir 2010, and Cabernet Sauvignon 2010. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Robin Riddell Jones on unusual new wines to try. Recommended are Poggio Anima Grillo, Andres and Michel Quenard 'Les Abymes' Vin de Savoie, Les Sabionnettes 'Les Copains d'Abord' Grolleau, and FamilePeillot Mondeuse. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on choosing wines to bring to dinner parties and to give as gifts. Nice mentions for wines from Craggy Range, Charles Heidsieck, Round Pond, and others. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole recommends D. Ventura Vina do Burato Ribeira Sacra 2010. (Link) Seattle Times: Wine columnist Paul Gregutt on the challenges of returning a bad bottle of wine. Also, recommendation for Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Rouge 2011. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow reports from the European Wine Bloggers Conference in Turkey. Focus on wines from native grape varieties. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the entry of Amazon.com into the wine sales world. Mention for Twisted Oak Viognier. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on International Tempranillo Day. Tasting notes on several Rioja wines from Bodegas Faustino and Bodegas Muriel. (Link)
The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on Burgundy maven Becky Wasswerman. (Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Mary Ewing-Mulligan has nice things to say about AloisLageder Lagrein 2010. (Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts on Illahe Vineyards in the Willamette Valley. (Link)
The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on different purchase motivations of U.S. wine consumers. Along the way, mentions for Chateau Le Pin, Hundred Acre, Vega Sicilia, DRC, and others. (Link)
Terroirist: Wine blogger David White interviews winemaker Joel Aiken of Amici Cellars. (Link)
Eater: Wine blogger Talia Baiocci on the U.S. restaurants with the best wine values on their lists. (Link)
Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Seresin Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2009. (Link)
JancisRobinson: Wine blogger JancisRobinson recommends Terre Nere Rosato Etna 2011. (Link)
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks El Libre Torrontes 2012. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Robert Klingenfus Alsace Pinot Noir 2010. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Brassfield'Eruption' High Valley Red Wine 2010. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Badiaa Coltibuono Chianti Classico 2008. (Link)
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Bodegas Teso La Monja Romanico Toro 2010. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Domaine Guillaman Colombard Ugni-Blanc 2011. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov offers an eclectic selection of affordable wines for Thanksgiving enjoyment. Edmunds St. John 'Bone Jolly' Gamay Noir 2010 tops the list, while VitianoUmbria IGT Rosso 2010 is noted as a fine value. (Link) On another page, Asimov reflects on the life, times and contributions to American wine culture of the late Frank J. Prial, who was the wine columnist for the New York Times for many years. (Link)
International Herald Tribune: Staff writer Eric Pfanner on the Aglianico wines of the Campania region in Italy. Lots to like, with a focus on Feudi di San Gregorio, Contradedi Taurasi, and others. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on several Aglianico wines from Mastroberardino, Feudidi San Gregorio, Quitodecimo, and others. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on drinking wine with Robert Parker. Along the way, nice mentions for wines from Chateau de Beaucastel, La Fleur Petrus, Guigal, Harlan Estate, La Mission Haut Brion, and others. (Link) On another page, Teague recounts the effects of Hurricane Sandy on the wine community in New York. Mentions for wines from Clos du Mont-Olivet, Brick House, Boyer-Martenot, Domaine du Banneret, and others. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons on Madeira wines, with a focus on the five major grape varieties. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on Madeira wines from Henriques & Henriques, Barbeito, and Pereira d'Oliveira. (Link)
Forbes Online: Wine columnist Katie Kelly Bell on the entry of Amazon.com into the wine business. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the difficulties of the 2012 growing season in Europe. Also, recommendation for Ro bertson Winery Chardonnay 2012 from South Africa. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on the pleasures of wines from the Morellinodi Scansano region of Tuscany. Notes on wines from Terre di Fiori, and La Selva. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Pinot Noir wines from Santa Barbara. Tasting notes on wines from Kenneth Volk, Twomey, Dragonette Cellars, Sandhi, and others. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on navigating wine choices for Thanksgiving. Lots of options offered, including wines from Navarro, Nicole Chanrion, Ridge, Neyers, and others. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on Tempranillo wines. Focus on California producers such as Bokisch, BerryessaGap, and Rocky Ridge. (Link)
Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on misunderstanding about Champagne and sparkling wines. Recommendation for J Cuvee 20 NV. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the growing popularity of Moscato wines. Focus is on Moscato d'Asti wines, with mentions for Vietti, Marchesi di Gresy, Fratelli, and others. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the concept and practical explanations of terroir. (Link) On another page, recommendations for a good number of bargain wines, including offerings from Corte Adami, and Henry Fessy. (Link)
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on the wine produced by basketball star Yao Ming. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has lots of nice things to say about Cakebread Cellars Pinot Noir 2010. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on the pleasures of unoaked Chardonnay. Nice comments for producers Saracina, Chamisal, Toad Hollow, Four Vines, St. Supery, and others. (Link)
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on new wines from Buena Vista Winery. High praise for their Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Pinot Noir 2010, and Cabernet Sauvignon 2010. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Robin Riddell Jones on unusual new wines to try. Recommended are Poggio Anima Grillo, Andres and Michel Quenard 'Les Abymes' Vin de Savoie, Les Sabionnettes 'Les Copains d'Abord' Grolleau, and FamilePeillot Mondeuse. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on choosing wines to bring to dinner parties and to give as gifts. Nice mentions for wines from Craggy Range, Charles Heidsieck, Round Pond, and others. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole recommends D. Ventura Vina do Burato Ribeira Sacra 2010. (Link) Seattle Times: Wine columnist Paul Gregutt on the challenges of returning a bad bottle of wine. Also, recommendation for Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Rouge 2011. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow reports from the European Wine Bloggers Conference in Turkey. Focus on wines from native grape varieties. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the entry of Amazon.com into the wine sales world. Mention for Twisted Oak Viognier. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on International Tempranillo Day. Tasting notes on several Rioja wines from Bodegas Faustino and Bodegas Muriel. (Link)
The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on Burgundy maven Becky Wasswerman. (Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Mary Ewing-Mulligan has nice things to say about AloisLageder Lagrein 2010. (Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts on Illahe Vineyards in the Willamette Valley. (Link)
The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on different purchase motivations of U.S. wine consumers. Along the way, mentions for Chateau Le Pin, Hundred Acre, Vega Sicilia, DRC, and others. (Link)
Terroirist: Wine blogger David White interviews winemaker Joel Aiken of Amici Cellars. (Link)
Eater: Wine blogger Talia Baiocci on the U.S. restaurants with the best wine values on their lists. (Link)
Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Seresin Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2009. (Link)
JancisRobinson: Wine blogger JancisRobinson recommends Terre Nere Rosato Etna 2011. (Link)
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