Wine Review Weekly
January 7, 2008
Lots of predictions of wine trends to come in 2008, with a consensus that 'green' grape growing and winemaking practices will gain greater importance to wine lovers. The case is made most forcefully by Laurie Daniel of the San Jose Mercury News, but columnists in the Rocky Mountain News and Washington Times echo the subject. And in the Wall Street Journal, columnists Gaiter and Brecher offer much praise for Nero d'Avola wines from Sicily. John Gillespie
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks R R Collection Merlot 2005.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Peter Lehmann Barossa Shiraz 2005.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Domaine de L'Hortus Grande Cuvee Pic Saint Loup Rouge 2004.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Tall Hourse Chardonnay 2006.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Wine writer Jeff Siegel suggests Falesco Vitiano Rosso 2006.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Menguante Carinena Garnacha 2005.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov has the week off.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on Nero d'Avola wines from Sicily. Judged best is Planeta 'Santa Cecilia' 2004, while Rossetti Terre del Nero d'Avola 2005 is cited for value.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on the Pinot Noir wines of vintner Eric Sussman. Highest rated is Terra Neuma Pinot Noir 2005.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends Port wines. The chosen are Cockburns 10 Year Old Tawny, 20 Year Old Tawny, Special Reserve, Quinta do Canais 2002, Vintage Port 2003, and LBV 2000.
New York Sun: Wine columnist Peter Hellman profiles sommelier Darrin Siegfried and his Brooklyn Wine Company. Praise for the Feliz White 2006, Feliz Red 2005, and Grand Army Plaza Meritage 2005.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace, Domaine Willm Cremant d'Alsace, Francois Pinon Vouvray Brut, Inniskillin Vidal Icewine 2006, and Cecchi 'Bonizio' Sangiovese di Maremma 2005.
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on hearty Italian red wine. Case in point is Lungarotti Rubesco 2004.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Zinfandel wines from Napa Valley. Top ratings go to Benessere Estate Black Glass Vineyard 2005, Neyers Vineyards Tofanelli Vineyard 2005, Rubicon Estate Edizione Pennino Rutherford 2005, and Summers Villa Andriana Vineyard 2005.
San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer Olivia Wu profiles vintner Kenny Likitprakong and his Hobo Wine Company.
San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer < span style="font-weight: bold;">Jancis Robinson on the growing popularity of Riesling. Nice comments for Eroica, Pacific Rim, and others leading the way.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on trends in wine retailing, with a focus on Sacramento wine shops.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel makes wine world predictions for 2008. Trend toward 'green' wines, new offerings from all corners of the globe, and 'transparency' in winemaking are all seen. Nice mentions for Fetzer, Banrock Station, and Bonny Doon.
Los Angeles Times: Staff writer Tomas Alex Tizon on wineries in Washington State. Spotlight on Northwest Totem Cellars, with nice comments for Chateau Ste. Michelle.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs on what to expect in the wine world in 2008. Wines from Greece predicted to get attention, backlash against high alcohol wines to intensify, and 'drinking local' among the highlights.
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on expanding your wine horizons in the New Year. Nice mentions for Gallo Family Vineyards Sonoma Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot 2005, Blackstone Sonoma Reserve Pinot Noir 2005, Gloria Ferrer Carneros Chardonnay 2005, Chateau St. Jean Fume Blanc 2006, Dr. L Riesling 2006, Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Riesling 2006, Genesis by Hogue Cellars Riesling 2006, Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut NV, and Michele Chiarlo Nivole Moscato d'Asti 2006.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford on trends in the U.S. wine industry. Economist Jon Fredrikson is widely quoted, as is your editor. And there is a nice mention for the Yellow Tail brand.
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers numerous quotations praising wine across the ages.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Jennifer Rosen makes predictions for the wine world for 2008. Trend toward all things 'green' and wine from many states in the U.S. are among the highlights.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon offers wine advice for the New Year. Nice comments for screwcaps, and bargain wines from Spain, Chile, and Argentina.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on best wines of 2007. Wine of the year is Tohu Marlborough Pinot Noir 2006.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune: Wine columnist Bill Ward gives advice for the New Year. Focus on wine service in restaurants, and the advantages of half bottles.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on new wine varieties to try in the New Year. Several mentions for Aglianico and Viognier.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on the effect on wine lovers of the rise in value of the Euro. Recommended this week is Grochau Cellars 'Cuvee des Amis' Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2006. And despite the price of the Euro, Chateau Malbat Bordeaux 2005 and Quinta de Chocapalha 'Estremadura' 2005 are deemed good values.
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks R R Collection Merlot 2005.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Peter Lehmann Barossa Shiraz 2005.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Domaine de L'Hortus Grande Cuvee Pic Saint Loup Rouge 2004.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Tall Hourse Chardonnay 2006.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Wine writer Jeff Siegel suggests Falesco Vitiano Rosso 2006.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Menguante Carinena Garnacha 2005.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov has the week off.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on Nero d'Avola wines from Sicily. Judged best is Planeta 'Santa Cecilia' 2004, while Rossetti Terre del Nero d'Avola 2005 is cited for value.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on the Pinot Noir wines of vintner Eric Sussman. Highest rated is Terra Neuma Pinot Noir 2005.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends Port wines. The chosen are Cockburns 10 Year Old Tawny, 20 Year Old Tawny, Special Reserve, Quinta do Canais 2002, Vintage Port 2003, and LBV 2000.
New York Sun: Wine columnist Peter Hellman profiles sommelier Darrin Siegfried and his Brooklyn Wine Company. Praise for the Feliz White 2006, Feliz Red 2005, and Grand Army Plaza Meritage 2005.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace, Domaine Willm Cremant d'Alsace, Francois Pinon Vouvray Brut, Inniskillin Vidal Icewine 2006, and Cecchi 'Bonizio' Sangiovese di Maremma 2005.
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on hearty Italian red wine. Case in point is Lungarotti Rubesco 2004.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Zinfandel wines from Napa Valley. Top ratings go to Benessere Estate Black Glass Vineyard 2005, Neyers Vineyards Tofanelli Vineyard 2005, Rubicon Estate Edizione Pennino Rutherford 2005, and Summers Villa Andriana Vineyard 2005.
San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer Olivia Wu profiles vintner Kenny Likitprakong and his Hobo Wine Company.
San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer < span style="font-weight: bold;">Jancis Robinson on the growing popularity of Riesling. Nice comments for Eroica, Pacific Rim, and others leading the way.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on trends in wine retailing, with a focus on Sacramento wine shops.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel makes wine world predictions for 2008. Trend toward 'green' wines, new offerings from all corners of the globe, and 'transparency' in winemaking are all seen. Nice mentions for Fetzer, Banrock Station, and Bonny Doon.
Los Angeles Times: Staff writer Tomas Alex Tizon on wineries in Washington State. Spotlight on Northwest Totem Cellars, with nice comments for Chateau Ste. Michelle.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs on what to expect in the wine world in 2008. Wines from Greece predicted to get attention, backlash against high alcohol wines to intensify, and 'drinking local' among the highlights.
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on expanding your wine horizons in the New Year. Nice mentions for Gallo Family Vineyards Sonoma Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot 2005, Blackstone Sonoma Reserve Pinot Noir 2005, Gloria Ferrer Carneros Chardonnay 2005, Chateau St. Jean Fume Blanc 2006, Dr. L Riesling 2006, Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Riesling 2006, Genesis by Hogue Cellars Riesling 2006, Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut NV, and Michele Chiarlo Nivole Moscato d'Asti 2006.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford on trends in the U.S. wine industry. Economist Jon Fredrikson is widely quoted, as is your editor. And there is a nice mention for the Yellow Tail brand.
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers numerous quotations praising wine across the ages.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Jennifer Rosen makes predictions for the wine world for 2008. Trend toward all things 'green' and wine from many states in the U.S. are among the highlights.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon offers wine advice for the New Year. Nice comments for screwcaps, and bargain wines from Spain, Chile, and Argentina.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on best wines of 2007. Wine of the year is Tohu Marlborough Pinot Noir 2006.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune: Wine columnist Bill Ward gives advice for the New Year. Focus on wine service in restaurants, and the advantages of half bottles.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on new wine varieties to try in the New Year. Several mentions for Aglianico and Viognier.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on the effect on wine lovers of the rise in value of the Euro. Recommended this week is Grochau Cellars 'Cuvee des Amis' Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2006. And despite the price of the Euro, Chateau Malbat Bordeaux 2005 and Quinta de Chocapalha 'Estremadura' 2005 are deemed good values.
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