Wine Review Weekly
September 16, 2013
In the Chicago Tribune, wine columnist Bill St. John reviews many wines from the Stag's Leap District in Napa Valley. In Bloomberg News, wine columnist John Mariani finds many good wines for under $15. And wine editor Jon Bonne of the San Francisco Chronicle reports on a recent tasting of California Syrah wines. JG
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Bieler Pere et Fils Savine Rose 2012. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Marc Bona picks Robert Mondavi Fume Blanc 2011. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Patrick Piuze Petit Chablis 2012. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Bodega Lurton Flor de Torrontes 2006. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Protea Chenin Blanc 2012. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on recent tastings of the Burgundy wines of Rene Engle and the Cote Rotie wines of Marrius Gentaz. Musings also on the fate of wine estates when no inherator is in place at the passing of a great winemaker or owner. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on the Nero d'Avola wines of Italy. Comments on wines from Duca Enrico, Morgante, Valle dell'Acate, Pupillo, Tenuta Rapitala, Occhipinti, and others. (Link) On another page, tasting notes and recommendations for wines from Morgante, Valle dell'Acate, and Occhipinti. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on finding value in wines under $15. Recommendations for wines from Chateau Greysac, Chateau de Lavagnac, Chateau de Jau, Finca Vides, Araldica, Luis Canas, and others. (Link)
Forbes Online: Wine columnist Larry Olmsted on a new single-serve wine package from Steelhead Vineyards in Sonoma County. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the Masters of Wine program and its evolution. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on newly released wines from Pine Ridge. Notes on the Chenin Blanc Viognier 2012, the Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, the Fortis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, and the Stag's Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2009. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews California Syrah wines from the 2010 and 2011 vintages. Some gems emerge. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on the evolution of wine production in Arizona, with a focus on winemaker Todd Bostock, and others, as well as tasting notes on several Arizona wines. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on Paso Robles winemaker David Hunt and his wines. (Link)
Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on how and why to properly cellar wines. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the Coravin wine dispensing system. Along the way, mentions for Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Diamond Creek, and others. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the right temperature for red and white wine service. (Link) On another page, McIntyre offers tasting notes on several wines, the highest rated of which are Saniakos Moscholfilero Mantinia 2012, and Argillae Orvieto 2011 (and 2012). (Link)
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on sparkling wines. Highest rated of these is Krug Grande Cuvee NV. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on finding value in Bordeaux. Also, recommendation for Chateau de Costis 2011. (Link)
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on Soave wines. Highest ratings are for wines from Inama and Cantina di Soave. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on Cabernet Sauvignon wines from the Stag's Leap AVA. Notes on wines from Steltzner Vineyards, Terlato Family Vineyards, Chimney Rock Winery, Clos du Val, Cliff Lede, Pine Ridge, Shafer, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Silverado Vineyards, and Lindstrom Wines. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on the growing acceptance of a vineyard sustainability certification program in Oregon. Along the way, nice mention for Domaine Drouhin. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers tasting notes on wines from Cloudburst, Baxter Winery, Yangarra, Solminer, Steven Kent, Thomas Fogarty, Ridge, Cinnabar, and Keller Estate. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the possibility of a 'Champagne' colored iPhone causing an uproar in Champagne. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel has nice things to say about Colognole Chianti Rufina 2007. (Link)
The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on celebrating Yom Kippur in the country of Georgia. (Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Linda Murphy on winemaker Hugh Chappelle and his wines from Quivira in Sonoma County. (Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini reviews of wines from Masut, d'Arenberg, and Laetitia. (Link)
The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on Sineann Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2012. (Link)
Terroirist: Wine blogger Isaac Baker reviews Cabernet Sauvignon wines from California. Notes on wines from Hooker, Justin Vineyards, Le Pich, Purlieu, Hall, Franciscan, Buccella, Jordan, Gundlach-Bundschu, and others. (Link)
Winophilia: Wine blogger Stephen Tanzer on sommelier recommendations for wines with vegetable dishes. Nice mentions for wines from D'Oliveira, Domaine du Salvard, and others. (Link)
TimAtkin: Wine blogger Tim Atkin recommends Guimaro Mencia Ribera Sacra 2011. (Link)
Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Vietti Barbera d'Asti Tre Vigne 2010. (Link)
JancisRobinson: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Cave St. Verny Pinot Noir 2011. (Link)
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Bieler Pere et Fils Savine Rose 2012. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Marc Bona picks Robert Mondavi Fume Blanc 2011. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Patrick Piuze Petit Chablis 2012. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Bodega Lurton Flor de Torrontes 2006. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Protea Chenin Blanc 2012. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on recent tastings of the Burgundy wines of Rene Engle and the Cote Rotie wines of Marrius Gentaz. Musings also on the fate of wine estates when no inherator is in place at the passing of a great winemaker or owner. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on the Nero d'Avola wines of Italy. Comments on wines from Duca Enrico, Morgante, Valle dell'Acate, Pupillo, Tenuta Rapitala, Occhipinti, and others. (Link) On another page, tasting notes and recommendations for wines from Morgante, Valle dell'Acate, and Occhipinti. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on finding value in wines under $15. Recommendations for wines from Chateau Greysac, Chateau de Lavagnac, Chateau de Jau, Finca Vides, Araldica, Luis Canas, and others. (Link)
Forbes Online: Wine columnist Larry Olmsted on a new single-serve wine package from Steelhead Vineyards in Sonoma County. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the Masters of Wine program and its evolution. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on newly released wines from Pine Ridge. Notes on the Chenin Blanc Viognier 2012, the Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, the Fortis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, and the Stag's Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2009. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews California Syrah wines from the 2010 and 2011 vintages. Some gems emerge. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on the evolution of wine production in Arizona, with a focus on winemaker Todd Bostock, and others, as well as tasting notes on several Arizona wines. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on Paso Robles winemaker David Hunt and his wines. (Link)
Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on how and why to properly cellar wines. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the Coravin wine dispensing system. Along the way, mentions for Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Diamond Creek, and others. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the right temperature for red and white wine service. (Link) On another page, McIntyre offers tasting notes on several wines, the highest rated of which are Saniakos Moscholfilero Mantinia 2012, and Argillae Orvieto 2011 (and 2012). (Link)
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on sparkling wines. Highest rated of these is Krug Grande Cuvee NV. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on finding value in Bordeaux. Also, recommendation for Chateau de Costis 2011. (Link)
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on Soave wines. Highest ratings are for wines from Inama and Cantina di Soave. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on Cabernet Sauvignon wines from the Stag's Leap AVA. Notes on wines from Steltzner Vineyards, Terlato Family Vineyards, Chimney Rock Winery, Clos du Val, Cliff Lede, Pine Ridge, Shafer, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Silverado Vineyards, and Lindstrom Wines. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on the growing acceptance of a vineyard sustainability certification program in Oregon. Along the way, nice mention for Domaine Drouhin. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers tasting notes on wines from Cloudburst, Baxter Winery, Yangarra, Solminer, Steven Kent, Thomas Fogarty, Ridge, Cinnabar, and Keller Estate. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the possibility of a 'Champagne' colored iPhone causing an uproar in Champagne. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel has nice things to say about Colognole Chianti Rufina 2007. (Link)
The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on celebrating Yom Kippur in the country of Georgia. (Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Linda Murphy on winemaker Hugh Chappelle and his wines from Quivira in Sonoma County. (Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini reviews of wines from Masut, d'Arenberg, and Laetitia. (Link)
The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on Sineann Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2012. (Link)
Terroirist: Wine blogger Isaac Baker reviews Cabernet Sauvignon wines from California. Notes on wines from Hooker, Justin Vineyards, Le Pich, Purlieu, Hall, Franciscan, Buccella, Jordan, Gundlach-Bundschu, and others. (Link)
Winophilia: Wine blogger Stephen Tanzer on sommelier recommendations for wines with vegetable dishes. Nice mentions for wines from D'Oliveira, Domaine du Salvard, and others. (Link)
TimAtkin: Wine blogger Tim Atkin recommends Guimaro Mencia Ribera Sacra 2011. (Link)
Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Vietti Barbera d'Asti Tre Vigne 2010. (Link)
JancisRobinson: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Cave St. Verny Pinot Noir 2011. (Link)
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