Wine Review Weekly
April 21, 2008
Lots of kosher wines recommended for Passover this week, and none get more attention and praise than the offerings of Galil Mountain, recommended in the New York Times and elsewhere. The San Francisco Chronicle tasting panel has many nice things to say for an ecclectic group of German Riesling wines. And Laurie Daniel, writing in the San Jose Mercury News, offers a very comprehensive review of the best Sauvignon Blanc wines from New Zealand winemakers. John Gillespie
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Columbia Crest 'Two Vines' Sauvignon Blanc 2006.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Bartenura Pinot Grigio 2006.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Truchard Chardonnay Carneros 2006.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Alvaro Palacios Les Terrasses Priorat 2005.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Big Yellow Cab Cabernet Sauvignon.
New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is Goose Watch 'Snow Goose" White Wine.
Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends Bartenura Prosecco.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Trapiche Broquel Bonarda 2004.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Israeli wines. Judged best in tasting is Galil Mountain Yiron 2003, while Barkan Classic Chardonnay 2006 is cited for value.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on wine choices for a dinner honoring the Pope. Selections are mostly from Bastianich.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on red wines from Australia. Highest rated is Kaesler Shiraz 'Old Bastard' Shiraz.
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the pleasures of a visit to Beaune. Nice comments for Domaine des Forges Clos sous le Chateau St. Romain 2005, and Compte Armand Auxey Duresses 2005.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends kosher wines. The chosen are Goose Bay Chardonnay 2006, Herzog Special Reserve Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Binyamina Yogev Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2005, Psagot Judean Hills Merlot 2004, Galil Mountain Yiron 2004, Yarden Odem Organic Vineyard Chardonnay 2005, and Herzog Late Harvest Clarksburg Chenin Blanc 2005.
New York Sun: Wine columnist Peter Hellman on kosher wines. Nice mentions for offerings from Yarden, Psagot, Yatir, Domaine du Castel, and Carmel.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends Salentin Reserve Pinot Noir 2003, Zaca Mesa Z Cuvee 2005, Kunde Estate Chardonnay 2006, Merryvale Starmont Chardonnay 2006, and MacRostie Chardonnay 2006.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews German QbA and Kabinett Riesling wines. Highest ratings are given to wines from Reuscher-Haart, Prinz, Leitz, Josef Rosch, Hexamer, and Gysler.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on wineries in El Dorado County, California. Profiled are Miraflores Winery, Busby Cellars, Sierra Oaks Estates, and Iverson Vineyards & Winery.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on Sauvignon Blanc wines from New Zealand. Recommended are Brancott 2007, Oyster Bay 2007, Villa Maria 'Private Bin' 2007 (and 'Clifford Bay' 2007), Spy Valley 2007, Wither Hills 2007, Cloudy Bay 2007,Saint Clair 2007, Stonleigh 2007, Dashwood 2007, Huia 2007, Kim Crawford 2007, Babich Black Label 2007, Mud House 2007, Saint Clair Block 1 'Foundation Block' 2007 (and Block 2 'Swamp Block' 2007), and three from Brancott - 'Conders Forest 2007, 'Festival Block' 2007, and 'Rail Bridge' 2007.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on hard to find wines. Nice mention for Il Poggione Riserva Brunello di Montalcino 1997.
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on unusual offerings from a number of wineries including Beringer, Bernardus, Blackstone, Cline, Domaine Chandon, Konstantin Frank, Iron Horse, Kendall-Jackson, Morgan, Penfolds, and Shafer. Karen's choice this week is Georges Duboeuf Pouilly-Fuisse 2005 (and 2006), while Andrew prefers Jordan Russian River Chardonnay 2005 (and 2006).
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on his wine rating system and monthly tasting. Top rated wine is Tommasi Le Rosse Pinot Grigio 2006.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on Malbec wines. Highest praise is for Viu Manent 'Secreto' Malbec.
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on Sauvignon Blancs and Pinot Grigios. Top rated is Indaba Sauvignon Blanc 2007.
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on styles of Chardonnay. Featured is Babcock Santa Rita Hills 'Rita's Earth Cuvee' Chardonnay 2006.
Dallas Morning News: Wine writer Rebecca Murphy on bargain wine winners from the Dallas Morning News wine competition. Recommended are Wyndham Estate Bin 555 Shiraz 2004, Mirassou Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Corbett Canyon Chardonnay NV, Columbia Crest Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Beringer Founder's Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Barefoot Bubbly NV, and Aquinas Pinot Noir 2006.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on new offerings from Tangent. Praise for the Pinot Gris 2006, Sauvingon Blanc 2006, and Ecclestone 2006.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on wines for Passover. Highest recommendations go to Barons Edmond & Benjamin de Rothschild Haut Medoc Bordeaux 2003, Goose Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2006, and Hagafen Lake County White Riesling 2007. On another page, praise for Kenwood Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Rose 2006.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on red wines from South Africa. Top choice is Vergelegen 'Mill Race' 2003.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies on the expansion and challenges faced by the Washington wine industry.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on wines from Israel and kosher traditions. On another page, tasting notes on several kosher Merlot wines. Top rated is Galil Mountain Winery Merlot 2005.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on wines that set a standard. Cases in point are Abacela 'Estate Grown' Viognier 2007, and Fattoria di Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva 2004.
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Columbia Crest 'Two Vines' Sauvignon Blanc 2006.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Bartenura Pinot Grigio 2006.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Truchard Chardonnay Carneros 2006.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Alvaro Palacios Les Terrasses Priorat 2005.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Big Yellow Cab Cabernet Sauvignon.
New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is Goose Watch 'Snow Goose" White Wine.
Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends Bartenura Prosecco.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Trapiche Broquel Bonarda 2004.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Israeli wines. Judged best in tasting is Galil Mountain Yiron 2003, while Barkan Classic Chardonnay 2006 is cited for value.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on wine choices for a dinner honoring the Pope. Selections are mostly from Bastianich.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on red wines from Australia. Highest rated is Kaesler Shiraz 'Old Bastard' Shiraz.
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the pleasures of a visit to Beaune. Nice comments for Domaine des Forges Clos sous le Chateau St. Romain 2005, and Compte Armand Auxey Duresses 2005.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends kosher wines. The chosen are Goose Bay Chardonnay 2006, Herzog Special Reserve Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Binyamina Yogev Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2005, Psagot Judean Hills Merlot 2004, Galil Mountain Yiron 2004, Yarden Odem Organic Vineyard Chardonnay 2005, and Herzog Late Harvest Clarksburg Chenin Blanc 2005.
New York Sun: Wine columnist Peter Hellman on kosher wines. Nice mentions for offerings from Yarden, Psagot, Yatir, Domaine du Castel, and Carmel.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends Salentin Reserve Pinot Noir 2003, Zaca Mesa Z Cuvee 2005, Kunde Estate Chardonnay 2006, Merryvale Starmont Chardonnay 2006, and MacRostie Chardonnay 2006.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews German QbA and Kabinett Riesling wines. Highest ratings are given to wines from Reuscher-Haart, Prinz, Leitz, Josef Rosch, Hexamer, and Gysler.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on wineries in El Dorado County, California. Profiled are Miraflores Winery, Busby Cellars, Sierra Oaks Estates, and Iverson Vineyards & Winery.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on Sauvignon Blanc wines from New Zealand. Recommended are Brancott 2007, Oyster Bay 2007, Villa Maria 'Private Bin' 2007 (and 'Clifford Bay' 2007), Spy Valley 2007, Wither Hills 2007, Cloudy Bay 2007,Saint Clair 2007, Stonleigh 2007, Dashwood 2007, Huia 2007, Kim Crawford 2007, Babich Black Label 2007, Mud House 2007, Saint Clair Block 1 'Foundation Block' 2007 (and Block 2 'Swamp Block' 2007), and three from Brancott - 'Conders Forest 2007, 'Festival Block' 2007, and 'Rail Bridge' 2007.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on hard to find wines. Nice mention for Il Poggione Riserva Brunello di Montalcino 1997.
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on unusual offerings from a number of wineries including Beringer, Bernardus, Blackstone, Cline, Domaine Chandon, Konstantin Frank, Iron Horse, Kendall-Jackson, Morgan, Penfolds, and Shafer. Karen's choice this week is Georges Duboeuf Pouilly-Fuisse 2005 (and 2006), while Andrew prefers Jordan Russian River Chardonnay 2005 (and 2006).
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on his wine rating system and monthly tasting. Top rated wine is Tommasi Le Rosse Pinot Grigio 2006.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on Malbec wines. Highest praise is for Viu Manent 'Secreto' Malbec.
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on Sauvignon Blancs and Pinot Grigios. Top rated is Indaba Sauvignon Blanc 2007.
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on styles of Chardonnay. Featured is Babcock Santa Rita Hills 'Rita's Earth Cuvee' Chardonnay 2006.
Dallas Morning News: Wine writer Rebecca Murphy on bargain wine winners from the Dallas Morning News wine competition. Recommended are Wyndham Estate Bin 555 Shiraz 2004, Mirassou Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Corbett Canyon Chardonnay NV, Columbia Crest Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Beringer Founder's Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Barefoot Bubbly NV, and Aquinas Pinot Noir 2006.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on new offerings from Tangent. Praise for the Pinot Gris 2006, Sauvingon Blanc 2006, and Ecclestone 2006.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on wines for Passover. Highest recommendations go to Barons Edmond & Benjamin de Rothschild Haut Medoc Bordeaux 2003, Goose Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2006, and Hagafen Lake County White Riesling 2007. On another page, praise for Kenwood Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Rose 2006.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on red wines from South Africa. Top choice is Vergelegen 'Mill Race' 2003.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies on the expansion and challenges faced by the Washington wine industry.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on wines from Israel and kosher traditions. On another page, tasting notes on several kosher Merlot wines. Top rated is Galil Mountain Winery Merlot 2005.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on wines that set a standard. Cases in point are Abacela 'Estate Grown' Viognier 2007, and Fattoria di Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva 2004.
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