Wine Review Weekly
February 4th, 2008
If it's February, let the Valentine's Day wine picks begin. Hugel 'Cuvee Les Amours' gets many nods, while the high end is represented by the San Francisco Chronicle tasting panel's choice of Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Rose 2000. At the Wall Street Journal, the Gaiter and Brecher selections are sweet and eclectic, as are the choices of the Dallas Morning News tasting group. And John Foy, writing in the Newark Star-Ledger, suggests Charles Heidsieck Rose Champagne 1999. John Gillespie
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Hugel 'Cuvee Les Amours' Pinot Blanc 2006.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks 3 Blind Moose Chardonnay 2006.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks San Vicente Rioja 2004.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers recommends Chateau d'Aqueria Tavel Rose 2006.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Randall Harris Columbia Valley Merlot 2006.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Silverado Chardonnay 2005.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks The Four Graces Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2006.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the struggle of wine retailers to ship directly to consumers. Comment from the principals of Wine.com, K & L Wine Merchants, and others.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on sweet wines for Valentine's Day. Nice comments for Tomasello Winery Vidal Icewine 2006, Inniskillin Riesling Icewine, Inniskillin Vidal 2005, Royal Tokaji 6 Puttonyos 1999, and Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2002.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on moderately priced Chateauneuf du Pape wines. Highest scores given to Charvin 2005, Clos Saint-Jean 2005, and Guigal 2005.
New York Sun: Wine columnist Peter Hellman on an innovative wine storage company in New York, where clients of Christie's auction house store many rare wines.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends Placido Chianti Classico Riserva 2004, Hugel 'Cuvee Les Amours' Pinot Blanc 2005, and Angove's Nine Vines Rose 2007.
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on wine for Valentine's Day. The recommendation is for Charles Heidsieck Rose Champagne 1999.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Brut Rose Champagnes and sparkling wines. Many are praise, but top rating goes to Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne Brut Rose 2000.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on the term 'old vines' as related to Zinfandel wines. Comments also from vintner Paul Draper.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on blind tastings. Comments from Jancis Robinson and others.
Los Angeles Times: Staff writer Corie Brown on wines from Slovenia. Jancis Robinson is quoted, as well as LA area sommeliers and importers. On another page, tasting notes on several Solovenian wines by the LA Times tasting panel.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on navigating a wine list. Nice comment for Nicolas Potel Nuits-Saint-Georges 2005.
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on wines for Super Bowl entertaining. Recommendations from wine retailer Gary Vaynerchuck include Leitz Dragonstone Riesling 2006, Domaine Brunet Pinot Noir 2006, Heron Pinot Noir 2005, and Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz 2005. Karen's pick is Quara Cafayate Valley Torrontes 2006, while Andrew prefers Segura Viudas Aria Estate Brut Cava.
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on wines for Super Bowl enjoyment. Top pick is Wattle Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2006.
Dallas Morning News: The tasting panel recommends sweet wines. Top selection is Campbells Rutherglen Muscat.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Jennifer Rosen on winemaker Stephane Vivier of Hyde de Villaine. Recommended white wines this week are Jean Bousquet Chardonnay Tupungato Valley 2006, Kurt Hain Riesling Kabinett Piesporter Goldtropfchen 2006, Willi Haag Riesling Kabinett Ruwer Brauneberger Juffer 2006, and Hyde de Villaine La Guerra Chardonnay 2006. Red wines recommended are Bodegas Balbas Ribera de Duero Reserva 2001, Hyde de Villaine Carneros Syrah 2004, Hyde de Villaine Bell Cousine Napa Valley Red 2004, and Torre Muga Rioja 2004.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on the offerings of importer Banfi. Nice comments for Castello Montauto Vernacia di San Gimignano 2006, Sartori di Verona Amarone della Valpolicella 2003, Sartori di Verona Corte Bra Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2001, Villa Cerna Chianti Classico Riserva 2004, and Sartori di Verona Valpolicella Classico Uperiore 2004.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune: Wine columnist Bill Ward on local Minneapolis area wine retailers. Nice recommendation for Hook & Ladder Russian River Valley Gewurztraminer 2006.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on recent changes to wine producing regulations in the E.U. Comments from Bill Terlato, of Terlato Wines International.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on wine shopping tips. Recommended for purchase is Zoot Allures Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2006.
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Hugel 'Cuvee Les Amours' Pinot Blanc 2006.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks 3 Blind Moose Chardonnay 2006.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks San Vicente Rioja 2004.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers recommends Chateau d'Aqueria Tavel Rose 2006.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Randall Harris Columbia Valley Merlot 2006.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Silverado Chardonnay 2005.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks The Four Graces Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2006.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the struggle of wine retailers to ship directly to consumers. Comment from the principals of Wine.com, K & L Wine Merchants, and others.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on sweet wines for Valentine's Day. Nice comments for Tomasello Winery Vidal Icewine 2006, Inniskillin Riesling Icewine, Inniskillin Vidal 2005, Royal Tokaji 6 Puttonyos 1999, and Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2002.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on moderately priced Chateauneuf du Pape wines. Highest scores given to Charvin 2005, Clos Saint-Jean 2005, and Guigal 2005.
New York Sun: Wine columnist Peter Hellman on an innovative wine storage company in New York, where clients of Christie's auction house store many rare wines.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends Placido Chianti Classico Riserva 2004, Hugel 'Cuvee Les Amours' Pinot Blanc 2005, and Angove's Nine Vines Rose 2007.
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on wine for Valentine's Day. The recommendation is for Charles Heidsieck Rose Champagne 1999.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Brut Rose Champagnes and sparkling wines. Many are praise, but top rating goes to Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne Brut Rose 2000.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on the term 'old vines' as related to Zinfandel wines. Comments also from vintner Paul Draper.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on blind tastings. Comments from Jancis Robinson and others.
Los Angeles Times: Staff writer Corie Brown on wines from Slovenia. Jancis Robinson is quoted, as well as LA area sommeliers and importers. On another page, tasting notes on several Solovenian wines by the LA Times tasting panel.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on navigating a wine list. Nice comment for Nicolas Potel Nuits-Saint-Georges 2005.
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on wines for Super Bowl entertaining. Recommendations from wine retailer Gary Vaynerchuck include Leitz Dragonstone Riesling 2006, Domaine Brunet Pinot Noir 2006, Heron Pinot Noir 2005, and Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz 2005. Karen's pick is Quara Cafayate Valley Torrontes 2006, while Andrew prefers Segura Viudas Aria Estate Brut Cava.
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on wines for Super Bowl enjoyment. Top pick is Wattle Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2006.
Dallas Morning News: The tasting panel recommends sweet wines. Top selection is Campbells Rutherglen Muscat.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Jennifer Rosen on winemaker Stephane Vivier of Hyde de Villaine. Recommended white wines this week are Jean Bousquet Chardonnay Tupungato Valley 2006, Kurt Hain Riesling Kabinett Piesporter Goldtropfchen 2006, Willi Haag Riesling Kabinett Ruwer Brauneberger Juffer 2006, and Hyde de Villaine La Guerra Chardonnay 2006. Red wines recommended are Bodegas Balbas Ribera de Duero Reserva 2001, Hyde de Villaine Carneros Syrah 2004, Hyde de Villaine Bell Cousine Napa Valley Red 2004, and Torre Muga Rioja 2004.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on the offerings of importer Banfi. Nice comments for Castello Montauto Vernacia di San Gimignano 2006, Sartori di Verona Amarone della Valpolicella 2003, Sartori di Verona Corte Bra Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2001, Villa Cerna Chianti Classico Riserva 2004, and Sartori di Verona Valpolicella Classico Uperiore 2004.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune: Wine columnist Bill Ward on local Minneapolis area wine retailers. Nice recommendation for Hook & Ladder Russian River Valley Gewurztraminer 2006.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on recent changes to wine producing regulations in the E.U. Comments from Bill Terlato, of Terlato Wines International.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on wine shopping tips. Recommended for purchase is Zoot Allures Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2006.
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