Wine Review Weekly
August 11, 2008
The white wines of Greece get some much-deserved love from Eric Asimov in the New York Times this week. In the Chicago Tribune, wine reporter Bill Daley finds numerous white wine bargains for summer enjoyment. And in the Washington Post, writers Page and Dornenburg offer pairings of wines with hot dogs. No, really. John Gillespie
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks White Truck White Wine 2007.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Elizabeth Spencer Sauvignon Blanc 2007.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling 2007.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Luca Altos de Mendoza Chardonnay 2006.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks J. Lohr Arroyo Vista Chardonnay.
New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is Corey Creek Domaines CC Rose 2007.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Dominique Cornin Macon-Chanes Serreudieres 2006.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on white wines from Greece. Praise for an overall quality evolution, with best comments for Tselepos Mantinia Moschofilero 2007, and (as a value) Boutari Manitnia Moschofilero 2007. On another page, columnist Howard Goldberg reports on a tasting of rose wines from Long Island, with highest praise for the entry from Wolffer Estate.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on new releases from Jonta, in the Santa Ynez Valley. Highest rating goes to El Corazon de Jonta Santa Ynez 2006.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti on cocktails, but also a nice note on Palmer Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2007.
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer T.J. Foderaro on wine blends. Nice mentions for many, including Bridlewood Arabesque 2005, Clarendelle, Seven Daughters Red Winemaker's Blend (and the white too), Opus One, and Hedges CMS.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel on Chardonnay wines from the Central Coast of California. Highest rated are two from Morgan - the Double L Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay 2006, and 'Hat Trick' Chardonnay 2006.
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on vintner Abe Schoener and his Scholium Project winery. Nice comments for some of the intentionally quirky wines.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on the Long Beach Grand Cru wine competition. Many winners cited, including St. Supery Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Mud House Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Bin 36 Merlot 2005, Opolo Vineyards Merlot 2005, Sebastiani Vineyards Sonoma Merlot 2005, Trentadue Merlot 2005, and Maryhill Winery Columbia Valley Proprietor's Reserve Zinfandel 2005.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on new wine books from Alice Feiring, Neal Rosenthal, and Sergio Esposito.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on Merlot wines from Napa Valley. Nice comments for offerings from Truchard, Chappellet, and Clos du Val. Also, high rating given to Truchard Chardonnay 2006.
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on wines to pair with hot dogs and sausages. Nice mentions for Frescobaldi Nipozzano Riserva Chianti Rufina 2005, Campo Viejo Rioja Crianza 2005, Belle Glos Taylor Lane Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2006, and Albert Mann Riesling Cuvee Albert 2006. Karen's top choice, though, is Pillar Box Red 2006, while Andrew favors Francis Ford Coppola Dirctor's Cut Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2006.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on avoiding hangovers. Also, recommendation for Velt 1 2007, and local sommelier recommends Gaia Estate Thalassitis 2007, and Gramercy Cellars Syrah.
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on white wines from France. Nice comments for Le Poule Blanc, and Chateau l'Ermitage Blanc, but top choice is Chateau Laulerie Montravel Vin Blanc 2006.
Dallas Morning News: Wine writer Kim Pierce has nice things to say for Cade Sauvignon Blanc 2007.
Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends wines with Chinese food. The choices are Dragon's Hollow Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Le Bellerive Prosecco NV, Firehose California Riesling 2006, and Jurtschitsch Kamptal GruVe 2007.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Ben Weinberg on the movie 'Bottle Shock.' Recommendations this week for Montelena Chardonnay 2006, Chalone Chardonnay Estate 2005, Roulot Meursault Charmes 2005, Beringer Chardonnay Napa Valley 2006, St. Clement Chardonnay Carneros 2006, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Chateau Montrose St. Estephe 2005, Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, and Buehler Cabernet Sauvignon 2005.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on rose wines for summer enjoyment. Top choice is Paul Jaboulet Parallele 45 Cotes du Rhone Rose 2007.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on finding bargain wines. On another page, tasting notes on several, including White Truck Chardonnay 2007, Torres Sangre de Toro Blanco 2007, Chateau Ste. Michelle Pinot Gris 2007, Francis Ford Coppola Presents Pinot Grigio 2007, and Ajello Majus Bianco 2006.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies on the movie 'Bottle Shock.' Not much nice to say. The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on wine distribution in Oregon. Along the way, nice comments for Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet 2006.
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks White Truck White Wine 2007.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Elizabeth Spencer Sauvignon Blanc 2007.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling 2007.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Luca Altos de Mendoza Chardonnay 2006.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks J. Lohr Arroyo Vista Chardonnay.
New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is Corey Creek Domaines CC Rose 2007.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Dominique Cornin Macon-Chanes Serreudieres 2006.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on white wines from Greece. Praise for an overall quality evolution, with best comments for Tselepos Mantinia Moschofilero 2007, and (as a value) Boutari Manitnia Moschofilero 2007. On another page, columnist Howard Goldberg reports on a tasting of rose wines from Long Island, with highest praise for the entry from Wolffer Estate.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on new releases from Jonta, in the Santa Ynez Valley. Highest rating goes to El Corazon de Jonta Santa Ynez 2006.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti on cocktails, but also a nice note on Palmer Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2007.
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer T.J. Foderaro on wine blends. Nice mentions for many, including Bridlewood Arabesque 2005, Clarendelle, Seven Daughters Red Winemaker's Blend (and the white too), Opus One, and Hedges CMS.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel on Chardonnay wines from the Central Coast of California. Highest rated are two from Morgan - the Double L Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay 2006, and 'Hat Trick' Chardonnay 2006.
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on vintner Abe Schoener and his Scholium Project winery. Nice comments for some of the intentionally quirky wines.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on the Long Beach Grand Cru wine competition. Many winners cited, including St. Supery Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Mud House Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Bin 36 Merlot 2005, Opolo Vineyards Merlot 2005, Sebastiani Vineyards Sonoma Merlot 2005, Trentadue Merlot 2005, and Maryhill Winery Columbia Valley Proprietor's Reserve Zinfandel 2005.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on new wine books from Alice Feiring, Neal Rosenthal, and Sergio Esposito.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on Merlot wines from Napa Valley. Nice comments for offerings from Truchard, Chappellet, and Clos du Val. Also, high rating given to Truchard Chardonnay 2006.
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on wines to pair with hot dogs and sausages. Nice mentions for Frescobaldi Nipozzano Riserva Chianti Rufina 2005, Campo Viejo Rioja Crianza 2005, Belle Glos Taylor Lane Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2006, and Albert Mann Riesling Cuvee Albert 2006. Karen's top choice, though, is Pillar Box Red 2006, while Andrew favors Francis Ford Coppola Dirctor's Cut Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2006.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on avoiding hangovers. Also, recommendation for Velt 1 2007, and local sommelier recommends Gaia Estate Thalassitis 2007, and Gramercy Cellars Syrah.
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on white wines from France. Nice comments for Le Poule Blanc, and Chateau l'Ermitage Blanc, but top choice is Chateau Laulerie Montravel Vin Blanc 2006.
Dallas Morning News: Wine writer Kim Pierce has nice things to say for Cade Sauvignon Blanc 2007.
Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends wines with Chinese food. The choices are Dragon's Hollow Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Le Bellerive Prosecco NV, Firehose California Riesling 2006, and Jurtschitsch Kamptal GruVe 2007.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Ben Weinberg on the movie 'Bottle Shock.' Recommendations this week for Montelena Chardonnay 2006, Chalone Chardonnay Estate 2005, Roulot Meursault Charmes 2005, Beringer Chardonnay Napa Valley 2006, St. Clement Chardonnay Carneros 2006, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Chateau Montrose St. Estephe 2005, Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, and Buehler Cabernet Sauvignon 2005.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on rose wines for summer enjoyment. Top choice is Paul Jaboulet Parallele 45 Cotes du Rhone Rose 2007.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on finding bargain wines. On another page, tasting notes on several, including White Truck Chardonnay 2007, Torres Sangre de Toro Blanco 2007, Chateau Ste. Michelle Pinot Gris 2007, Francis Ford Coppola Presents Pinot Grigio 2007, and Ajello Majus Bianco 2006.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies on the movie 'Bottle Shock.' Not much nice to say. The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on wine distribution in Oregon. Along the way, nice comments for Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet 2006.
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