Wine Review Weekly
October 1, 2007
The Vino Volo chain of airport wine bars debuts at JFK to the delight of wine lovers, as detailed by Peter Hellman in the New York Sun. On the other coast, the tasting panel of the San Francisco Chronicle goes searching for wine pairings with oysters and comes up with many and varied matches. And Robert Whitley, writing in the San Diego Union Tribune, takes a close look at the Papapietro Perry winery, and likes what he sees. John Gillespie
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Simi Sauvignon Blanc 2006.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Le Rose de Mouton Cadet.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Dry Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2004.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford chooses Chauvenet Chopin Bourgogne 2005.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Cillar de Silos Ribera del Duero 2004.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet 2005.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has recommends Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine 2006.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Frank Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on potential drawbacks to screwcap closures. Nice mentions for PlumJack Winery and Bonny Doon, however, as leaders of screwcap adoption.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on wines from the Ribero del Duero region. Highest rated is Emilio Moro 2004, while Torres de Anguix 'Barrica' 2003 is cited for value.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on Riesling wines from the Mosel. Highest rating goes to Dr. Loosen Berkasteler Lay Riesling Kabinett.
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on winemaker Francesco Valentini and his Azienda Agricola Valentini winery. Very high praise for the Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 2004, Cerasuolo 2005, and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2002.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends Selbach-Oster Rielsing Kabinett 2005, and J.J. Prum Wehlener Sonnenurh Spatlese 2004.
New York Sun: Wine columnist Peter Hellman on the opening of a Vino Volo wine bar at JFK airport. Nice comments for wines from Millbrook Vineyards, Herman Wiemer, J Vineyards, and others.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends Grant Burge Barossa Vines Shiraz 2005, Madfish Riesling 2006, Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Riesling 2006, and Chaddsford Merlot 2005.
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on the Alkoomi winery in Australia. Praise for the Alkoomi Frankland River Shiraz Viognier 2004.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews wines to pair with oysters. Highest rated is Domaine Vocoret Chablis Premier Cru Montmains 2005. Other winners are Domaine de la Quilla Sevre et Maine sur Lie Muscadet 2006, King Estate Oregon Pinot Gris 2006, Martin & Weyrich Unwooded Chardonnay 2006, Brassfield Estate High Valley High Serenity Ranch Sauvignon Blanc 2005, and Kenwood Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc 2005.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on bargain wines. Dozens of medal winners from recent competitions cited, including offerings from Blackstone, Rex Goliath, J. Lohr, Clos du Bois, 3 Blind Moose, Trinchero Family Estate, Bogle, Cline, and Columbia Crest. Especially nice remarks for Puzzle Cabernet Sauvignon 2004.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the Monte Rosso vineyard in Sonoma Valley. Praise for a good number of wines produced from Monte Rosso fruit, including the Louis Martini 'Gnarly Vine' Zinfandel 2005, Biale Monte Rosso Zinfandel 2005, Louis Martini Monte Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, and Arrowood Vineyards Monte Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon 2003.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on the Papapietro Perry winery. Extraordinary praise, especially for the Russian River Pinot Noir 2005, Leras Family Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005, and Pommard Clone Pinot Noir 2005.
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on the growing interest in wine among chefs. On another page, tasting notes on chef choices, including Bellavista Franciacorta Cuvee Brut NV, Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling 2006, Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Pegasus Bay Rielsing 2005, and Piper Heidsieck Brut Rose Sauvage NV.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford rates a number of French sparkling wines. Highest rated are Mandois 'Cuvee Victor' 2000, and Mandois Blanc de Blancs 2002.
Dallas Morning News: Tasting panel pairs wines with steak. Winners are Mitolo Jester Shiraz 2005, Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 2003, Goat-Roti 2005, Bogle 'Phantom' 2004, Murphy-Goode 'Liars's Dice' Zinfandel 2004, Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Graziano Zinfandel 2003, and Robert Hall Rhone de Robles 2005.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Jennifer Rosen on the 'red wine diet.' Recommended this week are Cantina del Mandrolisai Rosso Superiore Sardegna 2003, Le Loup Blanc 'La Mere Grand' Minervois 2004, Mas de Daumas Gassac Rouge 2005, Arnaldo Caprai Sagrantino di Montefalco Collepiano 2003, Matthews Cellard Columbia Valley Red 2003, Bodega CAstillo Viejo Catamayor Tannat 2004, Chateau de Gaudou Cuvee Traditional Cahors 2004, Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 2003, Clos Triguedina Cahors 2003, and Luigi d'Allesandro Syrah Il Bosco Cortona 2003.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on Snoqualmie Vineyards. Recommended are the Winemaker's Select Riesling 2006, the Reserve Syrah 2004, three from the 'Naked' line - the 2006 Riesling, 2006 Chardonnay, and 2006 Gewurztraminer.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on white wines made from Rhone varietals. Highest recommended are Tablas Creek Grenache Blanc 2005, Renaissance Viognier 2006, and Bonterra Viognier 2006.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on new wines from Italy. Top choice is Montepeloso Eneo IGT 2004.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on Gewurztraminer. Top choices are Lucien Albrecht Reserve 2005, and Domaine Zind-Humbrecht 2005.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on ne w wine discoveries. Cases in point are Dr. Loosen Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Kabinett 2006, and Bodegas Santo Cristo Quo 'Campo de Borja' Grenache 2005.
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Simi Sauvignon Blanc 2006.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Le Rose de Mouton Cadet.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Dry Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2004.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford chooses Chauvenet Chopin Bourgogne 2005.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Cillar de Silos Ribera del Duero 2004.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet 2005.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has recommends Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine 2006.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Frank Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on potential drawbacks to screwcap closures. Nice mentions for PlumJack Winery and Bonny Doon, however, as leaders of screwcap adoption.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on wines from the Ribero del Duero region. Highest rated is Emilio Moro 2004, while Torres de Anguix 'Barrica' 2003 is cited for value.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on Riesling wines from the Mosel. Highest rating goes to Dr. Loosen Berkasteler Lay Riesling Kabinett.
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on winemaker Francesco Valentini and his Azienda Agricola Valentini winery. Very high praise for the Trebbiano d'Abruzzo 2004, Cerasuolo 2005, and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2002.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends Selbach-Oster Rielsing Kabinett 2005, and J.J. Prum Wehlener Sonnenurh Spatlese 2004.
New York Sun: Wine columnist Peter Hellman on the opening of a Vino Volo wine bar at JFK airport. Nice comments for wines from Millbrook Vineyards, Herman Wiemer, J Vineyards, and others.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends Grant Burge Barossa Vines Shiraz 2005, Madfish Riesling 2006, Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Riesling 2006, and Chaddsford Merlot 2005.
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on the Alkoomi winery in Australia. Praise for the Alkoomi Frankland River Shiraz Viognier 2004.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews wines to pair with oysters. Highest rated is Domaine Vocoret Chablis Premier Cru Montmains 2005. Other winners are Domaine de la Quilla Sevre et Maine sur Lie Muscadet 2006, King Estate Oregon Pinot Gris 2006, Martin & Weyrich Unwooded Chardonnay 2006, Brassfield Estate High Valley High Serenity Ranch Sauvignon Blanc 2005, and Kenwood Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc 2005.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on bargain wines. Dozens of medal winners from recent competitions cited, including offerings from Blackstone, Rex Goliath, J. Lohr, Clos du Bois, 3 Blind Moose, Trinchero Family Estate, Bogle, Cline, and Columbia Crest. Especially nice remarks for Puzzle Cabernet Sauvignon 2004.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the Monte Rosso vineyard in Sonoma Valley. Praise for a good number of wines produced from Monte Rosso fruit, including the Louis Martini 'Gnarly Vine' Zinfandel 2005, Biale Monte Rosso Zinfandel 2005, Louis Martini Monte Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, and Arrowood Vineyards Monte Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon 2003.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on the Papapietro Perry winery. Extraordinary praise, especially for the Russian River Pinot Noir 2005, Leras Family Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005, and Pommard Clone Pinot Noir 2005.
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on the growing interest in wine among chefs. On another page, tasting notes on chef choices, including Bellavista Franciacorta Cuvee Brut NV, Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling 2006, Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Pegasus Bay Rielsing 2005, and Piper Heidsieck Brut Rose Sauvage NV.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford rates a number of French sparkling wines. Highest rated are Mandois 'Cuvee Victor' 2000, and Mandois Blanc de Blancs 2002.
Dallas Morning News: Tasting panel pairs wines with steak. Winners are Mitolo Jester Shiraz 2005, Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 2003, Goat-Roti 2005, Bogle 'Phantom' 2004, Murphy-Goode 'Liars's Dice' Zinfandel 2004, Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Graziano Zinfandel 2003, and Robert Hall Rhone de Robles 2005.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Jennifer Rosen on the 'red wine diet.' Recommended this week are Cantina del Mandrolisai Rosso Superiore Sardegna 2003, Le Loup Blanc 'La Mere Grand' Minervois 2004, Mas de Daumas Gassac Rouge 2005, Arnaldo Caprai Sagrantino di Montefalco Collepiano 2003, Matthews Cellard Columbia Valley Red 2003, Bodega CAstillo Viejo Catamayor Tannat 2004, Chateau de Gaudou Cuvee Traditional Cahors 2004, Allegrini Palazzo della Torre 2003, Clos Triguedina Cahors 2003, and Luigi d'Allesandro Syrah Il Bosco Cortona 2003.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on Snoqualmie Vineyards. Recommended are the Winemaker's Select Riesling 2006, the Reserve Syrah 2004, three from the 'Naked' line - the 2006 Riesling, 2006 Chardonnay, and 2006 Gewurztraminer.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on white wines made from Rhone varietals. Highest recommended are Tablas Creek Grenache Blanc 2005, Renaissance Viognier 2006, and Bonterra Viognier 2006.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on new wines from Italy. Top choice is Montepeloso Eneo IGT 2004.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on Gewurztraminer. Top choices are Lucien Albrecht Reserve 2005, and Domaine Zind-Humbrecht 2005.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on ne w wine discoveries. Cases in point are Dr. Loosen Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Kabinett 2006, and Bodegas Santo Cristo Quo 'Campo de Borja' Grenache 2005.
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