Wine Review Weekly

 

May 6, 2013

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We begin coverage this week of Tim Atkin's blog, and those with a passion for Bordeaux may wish to download his report on the uneven 2012 Bordeaux wines at this link. In the New York Times, columnist Eric Asimov reports on a recent tasting of Albarino wines from Rias Baixas. And wine blogger Fredric Koeppel (Bigger Than Your Head) shares his tasting notes on many Tablas Creek Vineyard wines. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Edna Valley Vineyards Paragon Chardonnay 2011. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Renegade Wine Co. Columbia Valley Rose 2012. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Jean Foillard Morgon 'Cote du Py' 2011. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Babble Red Wine 2010. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Peter Nicolay Riesling 'Halfdry' 2011. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Albarino wines from the Rias Baixas region of Spain. Lots to like, with highest markes for Forja del Salnes 2011, while Granbazan Etiqueta Ambar 2011 is cited as a fine value. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on winemaking consultants, with a focus on Michel Rolland, Paul Hobbs, Arron Pott, David Ramey, and Philippe Melka. (Link) On another page, Teague offers tasting notes on 'consultant' wines, including wines from Laird Family, Blackbird Vineyards, Chateau Monbousquet, Gemstone, and Roth Estate. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons on Port wines and the declaration of vintage years. Mentions for Fonseca, Graham's, Taylor's, Dow's, Warre's, and Quita do Vesuvio. (Link) On another page, Lyons offers tasting notes on the 2011 vintage Ports of Fonseca, Graham's, and Quinta do Vesuvio. (Link)

Forbes Online: Wine columnist Katie Kelly Bell on the proper care of wine glasses. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the 2011 vintage Port wines. Praise for the quality all around, and recommendations for wines from Niepoort, Quinta do Vesuvio, Dow, Cockburn, Graham, Taylor, and others. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on the Copain winery in Sonoma County, with high praise for the 'Les Voisins' Pinot Noir 2010. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on the Bonterra wine brand and their dedication to organic grape growing. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on white wines with the ability to age well. Nice mentions for Foppiano, and Dry Creek Vineyards. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on Chardonnay wines from Argentina, with a focus on Bodegas Catena Zapata and Bodegas Salentein. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on several Chardonnay wines from Argentina, with top rating for Vina Cobos Felino Chardonnay 2012. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has nice things to say about Peillot Altesse Roussette du Bugey 2011. (Link)

Miami Herald:
Wine columnist Fred Tasker on the 2011 vintage Chardonnay wines from California. Highest ratings are for wines from La Crema, MacMurray Ranch, and Shafer. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Adrien Matthews on wines for spring enjoyment. Recommended are Broadbent Vinho Verde 2012, Vitiano Rosato 2012, and Pascal Poussevin Grande Reserve 2009. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on the importance of workers from Mexico to the California wine industry. Along the way, mentions for Cakebread Cellars, Gloria Ferrer, Ceja Vineyards, and others. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on Cancilla Cellars in the Willamette Valley, with praise for the Pinot Noir 2009. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on wines that have a hint of the sea in them. Wines from Domainde de la Pepiere, Charles Heidsieck, Domaine Sigalas, Sandhi, and others are named. (Link)

Dr. Vino:
Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the sale this week of Mayacamas Vineyards. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel offers tasting notes on many wines from Tablas Creek Vineyard. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on a recent visit to Barolo and the scent of violets. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Blake Gray on Greek winemaker Angelos Iatridis and his wines, with tasting notes on several of these. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini reviews on wines from Dona Paula, Hess Collection, Jean-Luc Columbo, Colome Estate, and others. (Link)

The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on spending three days at the WSWA convention in Orlando. Manages to find a few offbeat beverage alcohol products, you might say. (Link) TimAtkin: Wine blogger Tim Atkin recommends Denis Jamain Reuilly 'Les Coignons' 2011. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger David White interviews winemaker Gary Warburton of Phifer Pavitt. (Link)

Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy on Broc Cellars Cabernet Franc - her pick of the week. (Link)

WineDiarist:
Wine blogger Mike Steinberger offers a hilarious response to a remark tweeted by Robert Parker. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Chateau Fonreaud Listrac-Medoc 2009. (Link)

Diner's Journal: Wine bloggerEric Asimov on wines to pair with an N YT omelet recipe. Beaujolais, a Loire Gamay, or Gamay from Edmunds St. John's come to mind. (Link)

 
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