Wine Review Weekly
March 17, 2008
Laurie Daniel, writing in the San Jose Mercury News, takes a look at the new wave of more expensive wines from Chile, and likes what she sees. In the Washington Times, wine writer Paul Lukacs offers a thoughtful and thorough look at Albarino wines from Spain. And sports writer Dale Robertson makes his debut in the Houston Chronicle as their new wine columnist. You heard it here first. John Gillespie
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Hagafen Sauvignon Blanc 2007.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks A to Z Oregon Pinot Gris 2006.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Las Rocas de San Alejandro Vinas Viejas 2005.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has nice comments for Black Box Shiraz.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Thomas Fogarty Santa Cruz Mountains Merlot 2004.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov did not write a column this week.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on the most recent Open That Bottle Night. Their personal choices? Roederer Estate L'Ermitage Brut 1991, and Pastori Wines Burgundy.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on winemaker Bill Hunter and his Chasseur Wines. Highest rated is the Chardonnay Green Acres Hill 2005.
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the latest from the wine auction circuit.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti on wines for Spring. Recommended are three from Kim Crawford - the Dry Riesling 2007, Pinot Gris 2007, and Unoaked Chardonnay 2007. Also recommended are Antinori Peppoli 2005, Il Poggione Rosso di Montalcino 2005, Chateau St. Jean Robert Young Vineyard Chardonnay 2005, Hogue Reserve Chardonnay 2005, and Jackson-Triggs Reserve Icewine.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends Zonin Primo Amore Pinot Grigio 2006, Screw Kappa Napa 'Old Vine' Zinfandel 2006, and Wild Horse Cabernet Sauvignon 2005.
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on Vouvray wines. Praise for Philippe Brisebarre Vouvray Cuvee Amedee 2005.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews white Rhone varietal wines. Highest recommendations go to Truchard Vineyards Carneros Roussanne 2006, Marilyn Remark Lockwood Valley Vineyard Roussanne 2006, and Epiphany Cellars Camp Four Vineyard Granache Blanc 2006.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on Cabernet Sauvignon wines from Trefethen Vineyards and Dyer Straits Wine Co.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the evolution of quality wines from Chile. Praise for wines over $15 from Casa Lapostolle, Montes Winery, Sena, Vina Errazuriz, Almaviva, and others.
Los Angeles Times: Staff writer Corie Brown on the surging interest in wine among Millennial generation young adults. Commentary from several industry notables, including your editor.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on judging wines. In the tasting notes section, high ratings go to Judd's Hill Cabernet Sauvingon 2004, and Grgich Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2004.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs on Albarino wines from Rias Baixas. Lots of nice things to say, but no tasting notes - just a listing of all major producers including Condes de Albarei, Valminor, Pazo de Senorans, and others.
Houston Chronicle: Sports columnist Dale Robertson debuts this week at the new wine writer for the Chronicle. Yalumba Barossa Shiraz 2004 is cited as a value, and local retailer Bear Dalton recommends d'Arenberg 'Sticks & Stones' 2004.
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell on wines to enjoy with takeout food. Cited are Graff Riesling 2006, and Banfi Col di Sasso 2006.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on wines from Robert Stemmler. Recommended are the Russian River Nugent Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005, Feguson Block Pinot Noir 2005, and Estate Grown Chardonnay 2005. Also, nice tasting note on Red Guitar Tempranillo Garnacha.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on Sauvignon Blanc. Top recommendations are for Kim Crawford 2007, and Duckhorn Vineyards 2006. On another page, Columbia Crest 'Two Vines' Riesling 2006 is noted as a value.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Pinot Gris wines. Top choice is Erath Oregon Pinot Gris 2006.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune: Wine columnist Bill Ward on negotiating wine lists and enjoying wine inrestaurants.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on dealing with corked wine.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on wines that belong at the table. Examples are Avignonesi Rosso di Montepulciano 2005, and Chateau Le Paradis Cotes de Bourg 2005.
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Hagafen Sauvignon Blanc 2007.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks A to Z Oregon Pinot Gris 2006.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Las Rocas de San Alejandro Vinas Viejas 2005.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has nice comments for Black Box Shiraz.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Thomas Fogarty Santa Cruz Mountains Merlot 2004.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov did not write a column this week.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on the most recent Open That Bottle Night. Their personal choices? Roederer Estate L'Ermitage Brut 1991, and Pastori Wines Burgundy.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on winemaker Bill Hunter and his Chasseur Wines. Highest rated is the Chardonnay Green Acres Hill 2005.
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the latest from the wine auction circuit.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti on wines for Spring. Recommended are three from Kim Crawford - the Dry Riesling 2007, Pinot Gris 2007, and Unoaked Chardonnay 2007. Also recommended are Antinori Peppoli 2005, Il Poggione Rosso di Montalcino 2005, Chateau St. Jean Robert Young Vineyard Chardonnay 2005, Hogue Reserve Chardonnay 2005, and Jackson-Triggs Reserve Icewine.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends Zonin Primo Amore Pinot Grigio 2006, Screw Kappa Napa 'Old Vine' Zinfandel 2006, and Wild Horse Cabernet Sauvignon 2005.
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on Vouvray wines. Praise for Philippe Brisebarre Vouvray Cuvee Amedee 2005.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews white Rhone varietal wines. Highest recommendations go to Truchard Vineyards Carneros Roussanne 2006, Marilyn Remark Lockwood Valley Vineyard Roussanne 2006, and Epiphany Cellars Camp Four Vineyard Granache Blanc 2006.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on Cabernet Sauvignon wines from Trefethen Vineyards and Dyer Straits Wine Co.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the evolution of quality wines from Chile. Praise for wines over $15 from Casa Lapostolle, Montes Winery, Sena, Vina Errazuriz, Almaviva, and others.
Los Angeles Times: Staff writer Corie Brown on the surging interest in wine among Millennial generation young adults. Commentary from several industry notables, including your editor.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on judging wines. In the tasting notes section, high ratings go to Judd's Hill Cabernet Sauvingon 2004, and Grgich Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2004.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs on Albarino wines from Rias Baixas. Lots of nice things to say, but no tasting notes - just a listing of all major producers including Condes de Albarei, Valminor, Pazo de Senorans, and others.
Houston Chronicle: Sports columnist Dale Robertson debuts this week at the new wine writer for the Chronicle. Yalumba Barossa Shiraz 2004 is cited as a value, and local retailer Bear Dalton recommends d'Arenberg 'Sticks & Stones' 2004.
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell on wines to enjoy with takeout food. Cited are Graff Riesling 2006, and Banfi Col di Sasso 2006.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on wines from Robert Stemmler. Recommended are the Russian River Nugent Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005, Feguson Block Pinot Noir 2005, and Estate Grown Chardonnay 2005. Also, nice tasting note on Red Guitar Tempranillo Garnacha.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on Sauvignon Blanc. Top recommendations are for Kim Crawford 2007, and Duckhorn Vineyards 2006. On another page, Columbia Crest 'Two Vines' Riesling 2006 is noted as a value.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Pinot Gris wines. Top choice is Erath Oregon Pinot Gris 2006.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune: Wine columnist Bill Ward on negotiating wine lists and enjoying wine inrestaurants.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on dealing with corked wine.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on wines that belong at the table. Examples are Avignonesi Rosso di Montepulciano 2005, and Chateau Le Paradis Cotes de Bourg 2005.
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