Wine Review Weekly

 

November 26, 2012

November 2012
 
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In Bloomberg News, wine columnist ElinMcCoy offers notes from a recent tasting of Sherries, and reports on the growing popularity of Sherry in New York wine bars and restaurants. In the San Jose Mercury News, columnist Laurie Daniel places a focus on new wine finds cosint less than $20. And wine blogger Joe Roberts (1WineDude) profiles Chateau Bonnet and the Lurton winemaking family. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Rubbia del Colle Rabuccolo 2007. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Terra d'Oro Zinfandel 2007. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks La Ginestraia Pigato Riviera Ligure di Ponente 2011. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Backhouse Pinot Noir 2011. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on last-minute shopping for Thanksgiving wines that are bargains. Nice mentions for quality wines from producers such as Jadot, Drouhin, Marietta Cellars, Ridge, Ravenswood, Ravines, King Estate, Michele Chiarlo, Vietti, Gruet, and others. (Link)

International Herald Tribune: Staff writer Eric Pfanner on rising prices (and interest) in Burgundy. Comments on recent property sales to Chinese investors. (Link) On another page, a list of producers such as Bruno Clair, Philippe Germain, and others who offer modestly priced wines. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on pairing wine and food. Along the way, nice mentions for wines from JulienSunier, Elio Perrone, Arista Ferrington, Chidaine, and others. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on wines from Elio Perrone, Cristom, Arista, Julien Sunier, and Francois Chidaine. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons on gifts for picky wine lovers. Focus on glassware, wine caves, and the like. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on a recent tasting of Sherries in New York, and a return to fashionability for Sherry. Nice mentions for many producers, including El Maestro Sierra, Bodegas Cesar Florido, La Cigarrera, Valdespino, and others. (Link)

Forbes Online: Wine columnist Katie Kelly Bell on the Donelan winemaking family in Sonoma County. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on gifts for wine lovers. The focus is mainly on accessories, but nice mentions for Krug, Dom Perignon, RoedererCristal, Bollinger, and Selosse. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on on a great wine cellar assembled in New Jersey, with mentions for Chateau Latour, Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, and other gems. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on McCay Cellars and their Zinfandels. (Link)

Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Wine columnist Dan Berger on the pleasures of Chablis. Also, recommendation for Iron Horse Unoaked Chardonnay 2010. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on outstanding wine finds for under $20. The list includes producers such as Dry Creek Vineyard, Bonterra, Tablas Creek, Domaines Shclumberger, Bonny Doon, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Souverain, Rodney Strong, Ravenswood, and Morgan. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on new wine finds. Highest rated is Ridge Monte Bello Merlot 2009. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on new wine books for gift giving, including praise for Eric Asimov's How to Love Wine. Also, recommendation for Chateau Puech-Haut Saint Drezery 'Le Prestige' 2010. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on wines to pair with comfort foods. Producers cited include Bonterra, Drouhin, Penfolds, Carmen, Frank Family, Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, Don Gascon, Robert Mondavi, and Mirassou. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Tom Gannon on dry red wines from Portugal. Recommendation for wines from Quinto do Crasto, Quinta do Vale Meao, Vale do Bomfim, and Callabriga. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole has nice things to say about Fatalone'Teres' Primitivo 2008. (Link)

Seattle Times: Wine columnist Paul Gregutt on sparkling wines. Recommendations for wines from Chateau Ste. Michelle, and Italian producers Riondo, and Ferrari. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers notes on wines from the 'Legends of Napa Valley' tasting. Wines tasted include older vintages from Louis M. Martini, Stony Hill, Chateau Montelena, Charles Krug, Inglenook, and more. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on President Obama's gift of Poggio Antico Brunello to House Speaker John Boehner. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel offers high priaise for Piccini Chianti 2011. (Link)

The Feiring Line:
Wine blogger Alice Feiring on the discussion of natural wines at the European Wine Bloggers Conference in Turkey. (Link)

Wine Review Online:
Wine writer Mary Ewing-Mulligan offers background and an extended tasting note on Louis Metaireau Muscadet Sevre et Maine Domaine de Grand Mouton 'Carte Noir' 2010. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts on a recent visit to Chateau Bonnet in Bordeaux. (Link)

The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray offers some thoughts on the loong-lived popularity of the wines of Jordan Vineyard & Winery. (Link)

Terroirist:
Wine blogger David White interviews Stuart Spencer of St Amant Winery. (Link)

JancisRobinso n:
Wine blogger JancisRobinson recommends Bruno Murciano 'La Malkerida' 2011. (Link)

 
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