Wine Review Weekly
June 30, 2008
Washington wines get much attention and praise this week, with reviews of Washington Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux varietal wines by the tasting panel of the San Francisco Chronicle. Elsewhere in the Bay Area, columnist Laurie Daniel, of the San Jose Mercury News, also has nice things to say for red wines coming from the Walla Walla region of Washington. And both the Rocky Mountain News and Dallas Morning News offer suggestions of wines to pair with Fourth of July BBQ fare. John Gillespie
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Frei Brothers Reserve Chardonnay 2006.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Bergevin Lane Vineyards Calico White.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Felluga Pinot Grigio 2007.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Lorinon Crianza Rioja 2004.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks The Seven Daughters Red Wine.
New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is Ca' Bianca Gavi 2006.
Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends Clayhouse Adobe White 2007.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Principe di Corleone Narciso Nero d'Avola 2006.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov writes on root beer this week, not wine.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on inexpensive Chardonnay. Favored under $20 are Cambria 'Katherine's Vineyard' 2005, Markham Vineyards 2005, Meridian Vineyards 2006, and St. Clement Vineyards 2006.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on Gruner Veltliner wines. Highest rated are Franz Hirtzberger Federspiel Rotes Tor 2006, F.X. Pichler Smaragd Von den Terrassen 2006, and Nikolaihof Hefeabzug 2006.
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the difficult market for Bordeaux 2007 futures. Nice comments for some relative bargains such as Chateau Climens, Doisy-Daene, Doisy-Vedrines, and Suduiraut for the sweet wines, as well as Domaine de Chavalier Blanc.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends B3 Blanc de Blancs from Bedell Cellars.
Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on red wines for summer sipping. Recommended are Chateau Pesquie 'Terrasses' Cotes du Ventoux 2005, Santa Julia Malbec 2006, Montes 'Classic Series' Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Reserve des Vignerons Saumur 2005, and Salzl Burgenland Zweigelt 2006.
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer T.J. Foderaro on wine rating systems, with comments from retailers Gary Fisch and Chris Cree.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chron icle tasting panel reviews Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux varietal blended wines from Washington. Highest rating is given to Andew Will 'Ciel du Cheval' Vineyard Red Mountain Red Wine 2005.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on wines made from vineyards in a housing development in Loomis, California. Nice mentions for Vernon Winery and Burch Hall Winery.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on red wines produced by wineries in the Walla Walla region of Washington. Tasting notes on offerings from L'Ecole No. 41, Walla Walla Vintners, Northstar, Columbia Valley, Spring Valley, Woodward Canyon, Seven Hills, Amavi, K Vintners, and Sequel. White wine mentions also for L'Ecole No.41 and Poet's Leap.
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on rose wines for summer enjoyment. Nice mentions for Les Deux Rives Corbieres Rose 2007, Louis Jadot Beaujolais Rose 2007, Wolffer Rose 2007, Etude Carneros Pinot Noir Rose 2007, Hermann Wiemer Pinot Noir Rose 2006, Van Duzer Pinot Noir Rose 2007, Montes Cherub Rose of Syrah 2007, and Cune Rioja Rosado 2007. Karen's top choice is Julian Chitite Gran Feudo Rosado 2007, while Andrew favors Paul Jaboulet Aine 'Paralelle 45' Cotes du Rhone Rose 2007.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on Internet wine retailer Christopher Massie and his Cepagenoir.com business. Also recommendation by local wine buyer for Montepeloso 'Nardo' 2004, and Stauta 'Llanos del Almendro' 2005.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers profiles Master Sommelier George Miliotes. Recommendations from Miliotes are Paso a Paso Verdejo 2007, Aveleda Trajadura 2007, Selbach-Oster Riesling 2006, and Scott Paul 'La Paulee' Pinot Noir 2006.
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on wines sampled at the Aspen Food & Wine Classic. Included are Thelema Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Geisen Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Benziger Family Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Penfolds 'Rawson's Retreat' Riesling 2007, J. Lohr 'Riverstone' Chardonnay 2006, Cliff Lede Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Hall Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Goldwater Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2007, and Two Hands 'Brilliant Disguise' Moscato.
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on wine tasting jargon. Comments from importers Kermit Lynch and Terry Theise. Singled out for praise this week is Lioco Sonoma County Chardonnay 2006.
Dallas Morning News: Staff writer Kim Pierce on a new wines from Tuck Beckstoffer, with praise for the 75 Wine Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2006, and 75 Wine Amber Knolls Cabernet Sauvignon 2005.
Dallas Morning News: The tasting panel recommends wines to pair with pork ribs. The choices are Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel 2006, Peachy Canyon Incredible Red Zinfandel 2006, Folie a Deux Menage a Trois Red 2006, Becker Vineyards Iconoclast Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Chateau Camplazens Serendipity Syrah 2005, Gruet Blanc de Noirs NV, and Frontier Red Lot 81.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Ben Weinberg on wines with BBQ foods. Recommended are Matua Paretai Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Dr. Thanish Riesling Classic 2006, Dante Rivetti Moscato d'Asti 2007, Gunter Triebaumer Rose 2007, Domaine de la Mordoree Tavel Rose 'La Dame Rousse' 2007, Georges Duboefu Beaujolais Fleurie 2006, Fife Zinfandel Mendocino Uplands 2005, and Stolpman Syrah 2005.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on wines from Columbia Crest in Washington. Praise for the Two Vines Chardonnay 2005, Merlot Cabernet 2005, and Sauvignon Blanc 2006. Also praised are the Two Vines Vineyard 10 Red 2005, Vineyard 10 White 2006, and Vineyard 10 Rose 2007. Recommendations also for the Grand Estates Pinot Grigio 2006 and Grand Estates Chardonnay 2006.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on the wines of the MontGras winery in Chile. Highest recommendations go to the Amaral Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Ninquen Antu Syrah 2006, and Quattro 2007. On another page, a bargain recommendation for Beringer Founder's Estate Pinot Noir 2006.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on the value of red wines from Portugal. Top choice is Crasto 2006.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on American wines for Fourth of July celebrations Nice mentions for Heitz, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Beaulieu Vineyard, Dunn, Storybook Mountain, Fess Parker, and others. On another page, tasting notes on Cabernet Sauvignon wines from Robert Mondavi, Caymus Vineyards, Chappellet, Spring Mountain Vineyard, Charles Krug, and the Hess Collection.
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Frei Brothers Reserve Chardonnay 2006.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Bergevin Lane Vineyards Calico White.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Felluga Pinot Grigio 2007.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Lorinon Crianza Rioja 2004.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks The Seven Daughters Red Wine.
New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is Ca' Bianca Gavi 2006.
Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends Clayhouse Adobe White 2007.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Principe di Corleone Narciso Nero d'Avola 2006.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov writes on root beer this week, not wine.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on inexpensive Chardonnay. Favored under $20 are Cambria 'Katherine's Vineyard' 2005, Markham Vineyards 2005, Meridian Vineyards 2006, and St. Clement Vineyards 2006.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on Gruner Veltliner wines. Highest rated are Franz Hirtzberger Federspiel Rotes Tor 2006, F.X. Pichler Smaragd Von den Terrassen 2006, and Nikolaihof Hefeabzug 2006.
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the difficult market for Bordeaux 2007 futures. Nice comments for some relative bargains such as Chateau Climens, Doisy-Daene, Doisy-Vedrines, and Suduiraut for the sweet wines, as well as Domaine de Chavalier Blanc.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends B3 Blanc de Blancs from Bedell Cellars.
Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on red wines for summer sipping. Recommended are Chateau Pesquie 'Terrasses' Cotes du Ventoux 2005, Santa Julia Malbec 2006, Montes 'Classic Series' Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Reserve des Vignerons Saumur 2005, and Salzl Burgenland Zweigelt 2006.
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer T.J. Foderaro on wine rating systems, with comments from retailers Gary Fisch and Chris Cree.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chron icle tasting panel reviews Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux varietal blended wines from Washington. Highest rating is given to Andew Will 'Ciel du Cheval' Vineyard Red Mountain Red Wine 2005.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on wines made from vineyards in a housing development in Loomis, California. Nice mentions for Vernon Winery and Burch Hall Winery.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on red wines produced by wineries in the Walla Walla region of Washington. Tasting notes on offerings from L'Ecole No. 41, Walla Walla Vintners, Northstar, Columbia Valley, Spring Valley, Woodward Canyon, Seven Hills, Amavi, K Vintners, and Sequel. White wine mentions also for L'Ecole No.41 and Poet's Leap.
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on rose wines for summer enjoyment. Nice mentions for Les Deux Rives Corbieres Rose 2007, Louis Jadot Beaujolais Rose 2007, Wolffer Rose 2007, Etude Carneros Pinot Noir Rose 2007, Hermann Wiemer Pinot Noir Rose 2006, Van Duzer Pinot Noir Rose 2007, Montes Cherub Rose of Syrah 2007, and Cune Rioja Rosado 2007. Karen's top choice is Julian Chitite Gran Feudo Rosado 2007, while Andrew favors Paul Jaboulet Aine 'Paralelle 45' Cotes du Rhone Rose 2007.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on Internet wine retailer Christopher Massie and his Cepagenoir.com business. Also recommendation by local wine buyer for Montepeloso 'Nardo' 2004, and Stauta 'Llanos del Almendro' 2005.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers profiles Master Sommelier George Miliotes. Recommendations from Miliotes are Paso a Paso Verdejo 2007, Aveleda Trajadura 2007, Selbach-Oster Riesling 2006, and Scott Paul 'La Paulee' Pinot Noir 2006.
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on wines sampled at the Aspen Food & Wine Classic. Included are Thelema Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Geisen Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Benziger Family Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Penfolds 'Rawson's Retreat' Riesling 2007, J. Lohr 'Riverstone' Chardonnay 2006, Cliff Lede Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Hall Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Goldwater Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2007, and Two Hands 'Brilliant Disguise' Moscato.
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on wine tasting jargon. Comments from importers Kermit Lynch and Terry Theise. Singled out for praise this week is Lioco Sonoma County Chardonnay 2006.
Dallas Morning News: Staff writer Kim Pierce on a new wines from Tuck Beckstoffer, with praise for the 75 Wine Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2006, and 75 Wine Amber Knolls Cabernet Sauvignon 2005.
Dallas Morning News: The tasting panel recommends wines to pair with pork ribs. The choices are Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel 2006, Peachy Canyon Incredible Red Zinfandel 2006, Folie a Deux Menage a Trois Red 2006, Becker Vineyards Iconoclast Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Chateau Camplazens Serendipity Syrah 2005, Gruet Blanc de Noirs NV, and Frontier Red Lot 81.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Ben Weinberg on wines with BBQ foods. Recommended are Matua Paretai Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Dr. Thanish Riesling Classic 2006, Dante Rivetti Moscato d'Asti 2007, Gunter Triebaumer Rose 2007, Domaine de la Mordoree Tavel Rose 'La Dame Rousse' 2007, Georges Duboefu Beaujolais Fleurie 2006, Fife Zinfandel Mendocino Uplands 2005, and Stolpman Syrah 2005.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on wines from Columbia Crest in Washington. Praise for the Two Vines Chardonnay 2005, Merlot Cabernet 2005, and Sauvignon Blanc 2006. Also praised are the Two Vines Vineyard 10 Red 2005, Vineyard 10 White 2006, and Vineyard 10 Rose 2007. Recommendations also for the Grand Estates Pinot Grigio 2006 and Grand Estates Chardonnay 2006.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on the wines of the MontGras winery in Chile. Highest recommendations go to the Amaral Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Ninquen Antu Syrah 2006, and Quattro 2007. On another page, a bargain recommendation for Beringer Founder's Estate Pinot Noir 2006.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on the value of red wines from Portugal. Top choice is Crasto 2006.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on American wines for Fourth of July celebrations Nice mentions for Heitz, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Beaulieu Vineyard, Dunn, Storybook Mountain, Fess Parker, and others. On another page, tasting notes on Cabernet Sauvignon wines from Robert Mondavi, Caymus Vineyards, Chappellet, Spring Mountain Vineyard, Charles Krug, and the Hess Collection.
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