Wine Review Weekly
July 16, 2007
Excellent week for Georges Duboeuf, with two recommendations of the Fleurie 2006 and praise also for the Macon-Villages. Eric Asimov, writing in the New York Times, finds much to like in the Montsant region of Catalonia. And Elin McCoy of Bloomberg News joins the chorus of those who are taking California winemakers to task for the trend toward ponderous, overly alcoholic wines - a story that is not going to go away soon. John Gillespie
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Georges Duboeuf Fleurie 2006.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Kim Crawford Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2006.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford chooses Louis Latour Saint Veran 'Les Deux Moulins' 2005.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Chateau Pradeaux Bandol Rose 2006.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Bogle Russian River Pinot Noir 2005.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Tom Eddy Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2001.
Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends A Mano Puglia Fiano-Greco 2006.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Kim Pierce picks Sbragia Family Vineyards Home Ranch Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2006.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the wines of Montsant, in the Catalonia region of Spain. Lots to like, with best of group judged to be Mas d'Abundancia 2003, while Cellars Unio Perlat 2004 is cited for value.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on a wine pairing dinner at Victoria & Albert's restaurant. Nice mentions for a few wines, including Twisted Oak Roussanne/Marsanne 2005, and Navarro Correas Malbec 2005.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on 2004 vintage Bordeaux wines from female vintners. Top rated are Mouton Rothschild and Chateau Margaux.
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the alarming trend toward high alcohol wines in California. Nice comments for retailer Darrell Corti, and Clark Smith of Vinovation.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends several wines for summer enjoyment, including Corey Creek Vineyards Gewurztraminer 2006, Domaines CC Rose 2006, Green Point Pinot Noir Rose 2006, Domanine Chandon Rose 2006, Domaines du Clos D'Aleri 2006, Chateau Montaud 2006, Fleur de Mer 2006, and L'Estandon Cotes de Provence 2006.
New York Sun: Wine columnist Peter Hellman on a visit to a vineyard in the Parc de Bercy in Paris.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends Georges Duboeuf Fleurie 2006, Peachy Canyon Westside Zinfandel 2005, and M. Chapoutier Belleruche Blanc 2005.
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer T. J. Foderaro on the importance of the right glassware for wine.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Bordeaux varietal blends from California. Highest rated are St. Supery Elu 2003, Rubicon Estate Rutherford 2003, and Chimney Rock Winery Elevage 2004.
San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer Tim Teichgraeber on the relative qualities and value of Rhone varietal wines from France and California. Tasting notes on Chateau du Trignon Cotes du Rhone 2005, Kermit Lynch Selection Cotes du Rhone 2005, Marc Kreydenweiss Perrieres Costieres de Nimes Rouge 2003, Paul Jaboulet Aine Parallele 45 Cotes du Rhone 2005, Beckmen Vineyards Cuvee le Bec 2005, Curtis Winery Heritage Cuvee 2004, Frontier Red California Lot No. 71 NV, and Morgan Cotes du Crow's Monterey 2005.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on the best wines he has tasted to date in 2007. Included are Forefathers Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Foley Estates Vineyard Rancho Santa Rose Pinot Noir 2005, Simi Anderson Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2003, C. G. Di Arie Shenandoah Valley Estate Primitivo 2005, PreVail Back Forty 2003, Scott Harvey Wines 'Vineyard 1869' Amador County Zinfandel 2005, Mumm Napa Grand Annee Brut 2001, Laurenz V. Kamptal 'Charming' Gruner Veltliner 2005, Chasing Venus Comely Bank Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2006, and Sierra Vista Vineyards & Winery El Dorado Fleur de Montagne 2005.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel is less than enthusiastic about the Charles Shaw Chardonnay that recently won top honors at the California State Fair wine competition. She reports on favorites from the Mendocino Wine Competition, with praise for many, especially 2006 vintage Gewurztraminer wines from Navarro and Londer, as well as Navarro Late Harvest Gewuratraminer 2006 (and the Cluster Select version), Roederer Estate Brut Rose, Scharffenberger Cremant, Artevino Largo Ridge Zinfandel 2005, and Navarro Cabernet Sauvignon 2005.
Los Angeles Times: Staff writer Corie Brown profiles Spanish vintner Mariano Garcia and his wines from the Ribera del Duero.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on the wines of Anderson Valley. Praise for several wineries, with Handley Estate Pinot Noir Reserve 2004 noted as top pi ck.
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on the wines of Calistoga Estate Vineyards. On another page, tasting notes on the Cabernet Sauvignon 2003, Chardonnay 2005, Merlot 2003, and Sauvignon Blanc 2005.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford profiles Foppiano Vineyards. On another page, praise for several of the Foppianio wines, especially the Petite Sirahs (including a rave for the 1987 vintage).
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on the many pleasures of Riesling wines. Top choices are Domaine Riefle Bonheur Convivial 2005, Smith-Madrone Riesling 2005, and Wakefield Wines Riesling 2005.
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on an ecclectic selection of wines. Top rated among these is Bodegas Ysios Rioja Reserva 2001.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Jennifer Rosen on inexpensive wines from around the globe. Long lists by country, including multiple recommendations of wines from Mezza Corona in Italy, and Santa Rita in Chile.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on summer wines. Recommended are Rubicon Estate Blancaneaux, Georges Duboeuf Macon-Villages, Gundlach-Bundschu Rhinefarm Vineyard Gewurztraminer 2006, and Tin Roof Rose 2006.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on the wines of Rosemount Estate in Australia. Highest praise is for Rosemount Shiraz 2005.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Pinot Noir wines from the Central Coast of California. Top choice is Fess Parker Santa Barbara Pinot Noir 2005.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on the wines of Sancerre. Top rated choices are Pascal Jolivet 2005, Thomas & Fils La Crele 2005, and Jean-Claude Chatelain 2005.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on white wines for summer enjoyment. Examples are Chehalem Dry Riesling 'Reserve' 2005, and Gros Mansend Vin de Pays Cotes de Gascogne 2006.
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Georges Duboeuf Fleurie 2006.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Kim Crawford Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2006.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford chooses Louis Latour Saint Veran 'Les Deux Moulins' 2005.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Chateau Pradeaux Bandol Rose 2006.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Bogle Russian River Pinot Noir 2005.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Tom Eddy Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2001.
Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends A Mano Puglia Fiano-Greco 2006.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Kim Pierce picks Sbragia Family Vineyards Home Ranch Dry Creek Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2006.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the wines of Montsant, in the Catalonia region of Spain. Lots to like, with best of group judged to be Mas d'Abundancia 2003, while Cellars Unio Perlat 2004 is cited for value.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on a wine pairing dinner at Victoria & Albert's restaurant. Nice mentions for a few wines, including Twisted Oak Roussanne/Marsanne 2005, and Navarro Correas Malbec 2005.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on 2004 vintage Bordeaux wines from female vintners. Top rated are Mouton Rothschild and Chateau Margaux.
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the alarming trend toward high alcohol wines in California. Nice comments for retailer Darrell Corti, and Clark Smith of Vinovation.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends several wines for summer enjoyment, including Corey Creek Vineyards Gewurztraminer 2006, Domaines CC Rose 2006, Green Point Pinot Noir Rose 2006, Domanine Chandon Rose 2006, Domaines du Clos D'Aleri 2006, Chateau Montaud 2006, Fleur de Mer 2006, and L'Estandon Cotes de Provence 2006.
New York Sun: Wine columnist Peter Hellman on a visit to a vineyard in the Parc de Bercy in Paris.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends Georges Duboeuf Fleurie 2006, Peachy Canyon Westside Zinfandel 2005, and M. Chapoutier Belleruche Blanc 2005.
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer T. J. Foderaro on the importance of the right glassware for wine.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Bordeaux varietal blends from California. Highest rated are St. Supery Elu 2003, Rubicon Estate Rutherford 2003, and Chimney Rock Winery Elevage 2004.
San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer Tim Teichgraeber on the relative qualities and value of Rhone varietal wines from France and California. Tasting notes on Chateau du Trignon Cotes du Rhone 2005, Kermit Lynch Selection Cotes du Rhone 2005, Marc Kreydenweiss Perrieres Costieres de Nimes Rouge 2003, Paul Jaboulet Aine Parallele 45 Cotes du Rhone 2005, Beckmen Vineyards Cuvee le Bec 2005, Curtis Winery Heritage Cuvee 2004, Frontier Red California Lot No. 71 NV, and Morgan Cotes du Crow's Monterey 2005.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on the best wines he has tasted to date in 2007. Included are Forefathers Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Foley Estates Vineyard Rancho Santa Rose Pinot Noir 2005, Simi Anderson Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2003, C. G. Di Arie Shenandoah Valley Estate Primitivo 2005, PreVail Back Forty 2003, Scott Harvey Wines 'Vineyard 1869' Amador County Zinfandel 2005, Mumm Napa Grand Annee Brut 2001, Laurenz V. Kamptal 'Charming' Gruner Veltliner 2005, Chasing Venus Comely Bank Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2006, and Sierra Vista Vineyards & Winery El Dorado Fleur de Montagne 2005.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel is less than enthusiastic about the Charles Shaw Chardonnay that recently won top honors at the California State Fair wine competition. She reports on favorites from the Mendocino Wine Competition, with praise for many, especially 2006 vintage Gewurztraminer wines from Navarro and Londer, as well as Navarro Late Harvest Gewuratraminer 2006 (and the Cluster Select version), Roederer Estate Brut Rose, Scharffenberger Cremant, Artevino Largo Ridge Zinfandel 2005, and Navarro Cabernet Sauvignon 2005.
Los Angeles Times: Staff writer Corie Brown profiles Spanish vintner Mariano Garcia and his wines from the Ribera del Duero.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on the wines of Anderson Valley. Praise for several wineries, with Handley Estate Pinot Noir Reserve 2004 noted as top pi ck.
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on the wines of Calistoga Estate Vineyards. On another page, tasting notes on the Cabernet Sauvignon 2003, Chardonnay 2005, Merlot 2003, and Sauvignon Blanc 2005.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford profiles Foppiano Vineyards. On another page, praise for several of the Foppianio wines, especially the Petite Sirahs (including a rave for the 1987 vintage).
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on the many pleasures of Riesling wines. Top choices are Domaine Riefle Bonheur Convivial 2005, Smith-Madrone Riesling 2005, and Wakefield Wines Riesling 2005.
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on an ecclectic selection of wines. Top rated among these is Bodegas Ysios Rioja Reserva 2001.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Jennifer Rosen on inexpensive wines from around the globe. Long lists by country, including multiple recommendations of wines from Mezza Corona in Italy, and Santa Rita in Chile.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on summer wines. Recommended are Rubicon Estate Blancaneaux, Georges Duboeuf Macon-Villages, Gundlach-Bundschu Rhinefarm Vineyard Gewurztraminer 2006, and Tin Roof Rose 2006.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on the wines of Rosemount Estate in Australia. Highest praise is for Rosemount Shiraz 2005.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Pinot Noir wines from the Central Coast of California. Top choice is Fess Parker Santa Barbara Pinot Noir 2005.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on the wines of Sancerre. Top rated choices are Pascal Jolivet 2005, Thomas & Fils La Crele 2005, and Jean-Claude Chatelain 2005.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on white wines for summer enjoyment. Examples are Chehalem Dry Riesling 'Reserve' 2005, and Gros Mansend Vin de Pays Cotes de Gascogne 2006.
SHARE »
