Wine Review Weekly
September 24, 2007
Wine writer Laurie Daniel, writing in the San Jose Mercury News, offers tasting notes on numerous Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir wines from New Zealand. In the Houston Chronicle, columnist Mike Lonsford finds many relative bargains in Bordeaux, while Alice Feiring, writing for the San Francisco Chronicle, offers suggestions on Burgundy wines that are moderately priced. John Gillespie
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Herzog Special Reserve Syrah 2004.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay 2006.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects GlenCarlou Syrah 2005.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford chooses Montes 'Cherub' Rose of Syrah 2006.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Sandrone Nebbiolo d'Alba 2004.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Forgeron Cellars Columbia Valley Syrah 2003.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Hall Merlot 2004.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Chateau L'Hyverniere Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine 2005.
Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends Librandi Ciro Bianco 2006.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Mulderbosch Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rose 2006. On another page, wine writer Kim Pierce recommends Carpe Diem Cabernet Sauvignon 2005.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on bargain red wines from around the globe. Topping the list is Casa Cadaval 'Padre Pedro' Ribatejano 2002, from Portugal.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on Gruner Veltliner wines from Austria. Weingut Alzinger 'Loibner Loibenberg Smaragd' 2004 is judged best, while Domane Wachau 'Terrassen Federspiel' 2006 is cited for value.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on Muscadet wines. Highest rated are Chereau-Carre Chateau de Chesnaie 2005, and Domaine de l'Ecu Expression de Granite 2005.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends Palmer Vineyards White Riesling 2006, Gewurztraminer 2006, and Sauvignon Blanc 2006.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends Campanille Pinot Grigio 2006, Trimbach Riesling 2004, Paul Blanck Pinot Blanc 2005, and Jekel Pinot Noir 2005.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Merlot wines from Sonoma County. Highest rated are Trecini Russian River Valley Vincini Vineyard 2005, and Benziger Family Winery Sonoma County 2004.
San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer Alice Feiring on affordable wines from Burgundy. Recommended are Gilles Lafouge Auxey-Dur esses 'Les Boutonniers' 2005, three from Domaine Bart (the Marsannay Champs Salomon 2005, Marsannay Les Longeroies 2005, and Marsannay Les Finottes 2005), Bruno Clair Marsannay Les Grasses Tete 2004, and Gilles Lafouge Auxey-Duresses La Chapelle 2005.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on pairing food and wine. Nice mentions for Fawnridge Winery Zinfandel, Graces Vineyards Pinot Noir, and Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on wines from New Zealand. Sauvignon Blanc wines recommended from many producers, including Monkey Bay, The Crossings, Mud House, Newhaven, Nobilo, Wither Hills, Seresin Estate, Sauvignon Republic, and Villa Maria. Pinot Noir producers cited are Wild Rock, Mt. Difficulty, Felton Road, Olssens, The Crossings, Mud House, Wither Hills, Whitehaven, and Te Kairanga. Te Awa Syrah is also priased.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on the wines of Patz & Hall. Lots of praise, especially for the Chenoweth Ranch Pinot Noir 2005 and Zio Tony Ranch Chardonnay 2005.
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on wine trends as seen by Joshua Greene of Wine & Spirits magazine. On another page, tasting notes on the wines cited, including Cono Sur Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Robert Mondavi Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Rosenblum 'Maggie's Reserve Zinfandel 2005, and Taittinger Brut 'La Francaise' NV.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford on affordable red wines from Bordeaux. On another page, tasting notes on several, with highest priase for Chateau Ampelia 2003, Haut Medoc du Haut Beyzac 2004, Chateau Le Grand Clotte 2003, Chateau Manoir du Gravoux 'La Violette' 2003, Chateau d'Aiguilhe 2004, Chateau Larose-Trintaudon 2002, and Chateau de Cruzeau 2002.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on problems with corks. Nice mentions for Bonny Doon and Plump Jack as leaders of screwcap adoption.
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on Riesling wines from California. Highest rated is Bonny Doon Riesling 2005.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Jennifer Rosen on balsamic vinegar. Wines recommended this week are Clay Station Viognier 2006, Dr. Loosen Riesling 2006, Jermann Pinot Grigio 2006, M. Chapoutier Belleruche Cotes-du-Rhone 2005, Root: 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Bonny Doon 'Le Pousseur' Syrah 2004, and Abazia Santa Anastasia Nero d'Avola 2003.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on Malbec wines from Argentina. Producers favored are Bodega Norton, and Don Miguel.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on Gewurztraminer wines. Highest rated is Gundlach Bundschu Gewurztraminer 2006.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Pinot Noir wines from New Zealand. Ranked first in tasting is Tohu Pinot Noir 2006.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on new wines to try. Recommended are Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling Eroica 2006, Dry Creek Vineyard Clarksburg Chenin Blanc 2006, Frog's Leap 'La Grenouille Rougante' 2006, Lustau Pedro Ximenez Solera Reserva San Emilio, Charles Krug Merlot 2004, Lynfred Winery Charbono 2005, Las Rocas Vinas Viejas Garnacha 2004, Laurenz V 'Charming' Gruner Veltliner 2004, Marc Kreydenweiss Gewurztraminer 2005, and Quady Electra Orange Muscat 2006.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on new wine finds. Recommended are Casaloste Chianti Classico 2004, and Martinsancho Rueda 'Verdejo' 2006.
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Herzog Special Reserve Syrah 2004.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay 2006.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects GlenCarlou Syrah 2005.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford chooses Montes 'Cherub' Rose of Syrah 2006.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Sandrone Nebbiolo d'Alba 2004.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Forgeron Cellars Columbia Valley Syrah 2003.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Hall Merlot 2004.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Chateau L'Hyverniere Muscadet Sevre-et-Maine 2005.
Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends Librandi Ciro Bianco 2006.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Mulderbosch Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rose 2006. On another page, wine writer Kim Pierce recommends Carpe Diem Cabernet Sauvignon 2005.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on bargain red wines from around the globe. Topping the list is Casa Cadaval 'Padre Pedro' Ribatejano 2002, from Portugal.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on Gruner Veltliner wines from Austria. Weingut Alzinger 'Loibner Loibenberg Smaragd' 2004 is judged best, while Domane Wachau 'Terrassen Federspiel' 2006 is cited for value.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on Muscadet wines. Highest rated are Chereau-Carre Chateau de Chesnaie 2005, and Domaine de l'Ecu Expression de Granite 2005.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends Palmer Vineyards White Riesling 2006, Gewurztraminer 2006, and Sauvignon Blanc 2006.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends Campanille Pinot Grigio 2006, Trimbach Riesling 2004, Paul Blanck Pinot Blanc 2005, and Jekel Pinot Noir 2005.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Merlot wines from Sonoma County. Highest rated are Trecini Russian River Valley Vincini Vineyard 2005, and Benziger Family Winery Sonoma County 2004.
San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer Alice Feiring on affordable wines from Burgundy. Recommended are Gilles Lafouge Auxey-Dur esses 'Les Boutonniers' 2005, three from Domaine Bart (the Marsannay Champs Salomon 2005, Marsannay Les Longeroies 2005, and Marsannay Les Finottes 2005), Bruno Clair Marsannay Les Grasses Tete 2004, and Gilles Lafouge Auxey-Duresses La Chapelle 2005.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on pairing food and wine. Nice mentions for Fawnridge Winery Zinfandel, Graces Vineyards Pinot Noir, and Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on wines from New Zealand. Sauvignon Blanc wines recommended from many producers, including Monkey Bay, The Crossings, Mud House, Newhaven, Nobilo, Wither Hills, Seresin Estate, Sauvignon Republic, and Villa Maria. Pinot Noir producers cited are Wild Rock, Mt. Difficulty, Felton Road, Olssens, The Crossings, Mud House, Wither Hills, Whitehaven, and Te Kairanga. Te Awa Syrah is also priased.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on the wines of Patz & Hall. Lots of praise, especially for the Chenoweth Ranch Pinot Noir 2005 and Zio Tony Ranch Chardonnay 2005.
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on wine trends as seen by Joshua Greene of Wine & Spirits magazine. On another page, tasting notes on the wines cited, including Cono Sur Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Robert Mondavi Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Rosenblum 'Maggie's Reserve Zinfandel 2005, and Taittinger Brut 'La Francaise' NV.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford on affordable red wines from Bordeaux. On another page, tasting notes on several, with highest priase for Chateau Ampelia 2003, Haut Medoc du Haut Beyzac 2004, Chateau Le Grand Clotte 2003, Chateau Manoir du Gravoux 'La Violette' 2003, Chateau d'Aiguilhe 2004, Chateau Larose-Trintaudon 2002, and Chateau de Cruzeau 2002.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on problems with corks. Nice mentions for Bonny Doon and Plump Jack as leaders of screwcap adoption.
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on Riesling wines from California. Highest rated is Bonny Doon Riesling 2005.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Jennifer Rosen on balsamic vinegar. Wines recommended this week are Clay Station Viognier 2006, Dr. Loosen Riesling 2006, Jermann Pinot Grigio 2006, M. Chapoutier Belleruche Cotes-du-Rhone 2005, Root: 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Bonny Doon 'Le Pousseur' Syrah 2004, and Abazia Santa Anastasia Nero d'Avola 2003.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on Malbec wines from Argentina. Producers favored are Bodega Norton, and Don Miguel.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on Gewurztraminer wines. Highest rated is Gundlach Bundschu Gewurztraminer 2006.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Pinot Noir wines from New Zealand. Ranked first in tasting is Tohu Pinot Noir 2006.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on new wines to try. Recommended are Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling Eroica 2006, Dry Creek Vineyard Clarksburg Chenin Blanc 2006, Frog's Leap 'La Grenouille Rougante' 2006, Lustau Pedro Ximenez Solera Reserva San Emilio, Charles Krug Merlot 2004, Lynfred Winery Charbono 2005, Las Rocas Vinas Viejas Garnacha 2004, Laurenz V 'Charming' Gruner Veltliner 2004, Marc Kreydenweiss Gewurztraminer 2005, and Quady Electra Orange Muscat 2006.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on new wine finds. Recommended are Casaloste Chianti Classico 2004, and Martinsancho Rueda 'Verdejo' 2006.
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