Wine Review Weekly
September 17, 2007
Wine columnist Peter Hellman, writing in the New York Sun, takes note of runaway prices for Bordeaux and suggests many appealing alternatives. Bargains from Tuscany are nicely reviewed in the Los Angeles Times by guest writer Patrick Comiskey. And Bob Hosman, writing in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, has praise for a number of organic and biodynamic wines from California. John Gillespie
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Smith & Hook Cabernet Sauvignon 2005.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Piegaia Chianti Classico 2004.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Farnese Pecorino 'Casale Vecchio' 2006.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford chooses Sokol Blosser Evolution 11th Edition.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Domaine Gardies Cotes du Roussillon Villages 2005.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley gives a high rating to Felton Road Pinot Noir 2006.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Cellar No. 8 Cabernet Sauvignon 2005.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Ceretto Monsordo Langhe Rosso 2000 (and 2001). On another page, wine writer Kim Pierce recommends Wilhelm Bergmann Gruner Veltliner 2005.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the wines of Coronas. Top choice is Alain Voge Vieilles Vignes 2000.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on out-of-the-way wine adventures. Nice comments for Thomas Fogarty Winery & Vineyards, Beauregard Vneyards, Storrs Winery, Fleming Jenkins Vineyards & Winery, Clos La Chance, Burrell School Vineyards & Winery, Hallcrest Vineyards, and Testarossa Vineyards.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on Domaine de Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape. Highest rating is for the 2003 vintage.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends Bedell Cellars Taste White 2006, Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcinio 2005 and San Angelo Pinot Grigio 2006, Goldeneye Pinot Noir 2004, Patz & Hall Dutton Ranch Chardonnay 2005, Foley & Phillips Santa Ynez Valley Rose 2006, Barons Rothschild Haut-Medoc 2003, Chanson Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2005, and Charles Krug Napa Valley Merlot 2004.
New York Sun: Wine columnist Peter Hellman on the soaring prices in Bordeaux and suitable alternatives, such as Robert Mondavi Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Cheval des Andes Vistalba 2002, Craggy Range 'Sophia' 2004, Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Columella Sadie Family Vineyard 2002, Bodegas Roda - Roda 1 2001, Montes Purple Angel 2003, Ruffino Romitorio de Santedame 2001, and Chateau Pontet Canet 2004.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends Frei Brothers Reserve Merlot 2005, Don David Reserve Torrontes 2006, and Husch Sauvignon Blanc 2006.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan on Miner Family Vineyards. Strong recommendation for the Simpson Vineyard Viognier 2006.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Pinot Noir wines from Mendocino County. Highest rated are Phillips Hill Oppenlander Vineyard 2005, Naughty Boy Potter Valley 2004, and MacPhail Ferrington Vineyard Anderson Valley 2005.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on wineries in Nevada County, California. Nice mentions for Nevada City Winery, Naggiar Vineyards, Burch Hall, and Sierra Starr Vineyard.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on Michel Rolland and his wines. Praise for Remhoogte 2004, Bonne Nouvelle 2003, Val de Flores 2004, Yacochuya 2003, Campo Eliseo 2003, Chateau Fontenil 2004 (and 2005), and the 2004 and 2005 vintages of Le Bon Pasteur, Chateau Bertineau Saint-Vincent, and Chateau Rolland-Maillet.
Los Angeles Times: Guest writer Patrick Comiskey on bargain red wines from Tuscany. Nice mentions for a number of producers, including Fattoria Ambra, Tenuta de Capezzana, Boscarelli, Poliziano, Ciacci Piccolomini, and a new entry - 'Clan Destino.'
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on wines for autumn enjoyment. Nice mention for Grgich Hills Cabernet Sauvignon.
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on wines from California. On another page, tasting notes on J Pinot Gris 2006, Buena Vista Ramal Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005, Domaine Chandon Chardonnay 2005, and Etude Carneros Estate Pinot Noir 2005.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford profiles the Keenan Winery in Napa Valley. On another page, praise for several of the wines, especially the Cabernet Franc 2004, Reserve Merlot 'Mailbox Vineyard' 2004, and Summer Blend 2006.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has nice comments for New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wines, especially Matua Valley Estate Series Paretai Sauvignon Blanc 2006.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Jennifer Rosen on a variety of topics. Wines recommended this week are Bodegas Concavins Proyecto Cutro Bianco 2006, Maryhill Pinot Gris Columbia Valley 2006, Burgans Albarino 2006, Oremus Tokaji Dry Furmint 2002, Chateau de la Chaize Brouilly 2001, Joseph Drouhin Moulin-a-Vent 2005, Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse 2003, and Terredora Fatica Contadina Aglianico Taurasi 2000.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on organic and biodynamic wines. Nice mentions for Frey Vineyards, Benziger Family Winery, Grgich Hills, Rubicon Estate, Bonterra, and True Earth.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on interesting white varietals. Most highly recommended are Michele Chiarlo Gavi 2005, and Campo al Mare Vermentino di Toscana 2005.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Sauvignon Blanc wines from Chile. Favorite in tasting is Miguel Torres Santa Digna 2006.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on single-varietal wines. Cases in point are WillaKenzie Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Blanc 2006, Domaine des Roches Neuves Saumur Champigny 2006, and Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino 2001.
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Smith & Hook Cabernet Sauvignon 2005.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Piegaia Chianti Classico 2004.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Farnese Pecorino 'Casale Vecchio' 2006.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford chooses Sokol Blosser Evolution 11th Edition.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Domaine Gardies Cotes du Roussillon Villages 2005.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley gives a high rating to Felton Road Pinot Noir 2006.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Cellar No. 8 Cabernet Sauvignon 2005.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Ceretto Monsordo Langhe Rosso 2000 (and 2001). On another page, wine writer Kim Pierce recommends Wilhelm Bergmann Gruner Veltliner 2005.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the wines of Coronas. Top choice is Alain Voge Vieilles Vignes 2000.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on out-of-the-way wine adventures. Nice comments for Thomas Fogarty Winery & Vineyards, Beauregard Vneyards, Storrs Winery, Fleming Jenkins Vineyards & Winery, Clos La Chance, Burrell School Vineyards & Winery, Hallcrest Vineyards, and Testarossa Vineyards.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on Domaine de Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape. Highest rating is for the 2003 vintage.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends Bedell Cellars Taste White 2006, Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcinio 2005 and San Angelo Pinot Grigio 2006, Goldeneye Pinot Noir 2004, Patz & Hall Dutton Ranch Chardonnay 2005, Foley & Phillips Santa Ynez Valley Rose 2006, Barons Rothschild Haut-Medoc 2003, Chanson Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2005, and Charles Krug Napa Valley Merlot 2004.
New York Sun: Wine columnist Peter Hellman on the soaring prices in Bordeaux and suitable alternatives, such as Robert Mondavi Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Cheval des Andes Vistalba 2002, Craggy Range 'Sophia' 2004, Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Columella Sadie Family Vineyard 2002, Bodegas Roda - Roda 1 2001, Montes Purple Angel 2003, Ruffino Romitorio de Santedame 2001, and Chateau Pontet Canet 2004.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends Frei Brothers Reserve Merlot 2005, Don David Reserve Torrontes 2006, and Husch Sauvignon Blanc 2006.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan on Miner Family Vineyards. Strong recommendation for the Simpson Vineyard Viognier 2006.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Pinot Noir wines from Mendocino County. Highest rated are Phillips Hill Oppenlander Vineyard 2005, Naughty Boy Potter Valley 2004, and MacPhail Ferrington Vineyard Anderson Valley 2005.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on wineries in Nevada County, California. Nice mentions for Nevada City Winery, Naggiar Vineyards, Burch Hall, and Sierra Starr Vineyard.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on Michel Rolland and his wines. Praise for Remhoogte 2004, Bonne Nouvelle 2003, Val de Flores 2004, Yacochuya 2003, Campo Eliseo 2003, Chateau Fontenil 2004 (and 2005), and the 2004 and 2005 vintages of Le Bon Pasteur, Chateau Bertineau Saint-Vincent, and Chateau Rolland-Maillet.
Los Angeles Times: Guest writer Patrick Comiskey on bargain red wines from Tuscany. Nice mentions for a number of producers, including Fattoria Ambra, Tenuta de Capezzana, Boscarelli, Poliziano, Ciacci Piccolomini, and a new entry - 'Clan Destino.'
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on wines for autumn enjoyment. Nice mention for Grgich Hills Cabernet Sauvignon.
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on wines from California. On another page, tasting notes on J Pinot Gris 2006, Buena Vista Ramal Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005, Domaine Chandon Chardonnay 2005, and Etude Carneros Estate Pinot Noir 2005.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford profiles the Keenan Winery in Napa Valley. On another page, praise for several of the wines, especially the Cabernet Franc 2004, Reserve Merlot 'Mailbox Vineyard' 2004, and Summer Blend 2006.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has nice comments for New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wines, especially Matua Valley Estate Series Paretai Sauvignon Blanc 2006.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Jennifer Rosen on a variety of topics. Wines recommended this week are Bodegas Concavins Proyecto Cutro Bianco 2006, Maryhill Pinot Gris Columbia Valley 2006, Burgans Albarino 2006, Oremus Tokaji Dry Furmint 2002, Chateau de la Chaize Brouilly 2001, Joseph Drouhin Moulin-a-Vent 2005, Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse 2003, and Terredora Fatica Contadina Aglianico Taurasi 2000.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on organic and biodynamic wines. Nice mentions for Frey Vineyards, Benziger Family Winery, Grgich Hills, Rubicon Estate, Bonterra, and True Earth.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on interesting white varietals. Most highly recommended are Michele Chiarlo Gavi 2005, and Campo al Mare Vermentino di Toscana 2005.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Sauvignon Blanc wines from Chile. Favorite in tasting is Miguel Torres Santa Digna 2006.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on single-varietal wines. Cases in point are WillaKenzie Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Blanc 2006, Domaine des Roches Neuves Saumur Champigny 2006, and Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino 2001.
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