Wine Review Weekly
September 1, 2008
Excellent column this week on the Riesling resurgence by Elin McCoy of Bloomberg News, who reports from the Riesling Rendezvous on the growing popularity of Riesling, especially among young adults. In the Washington Post, guest writer James Conaway takes a close look at organic grape growing in Napa Valley. And Mike Dunne, in the Sacramento Bee, offers some thoughts on the Wine Spectator restaurant award hoax. John Gillespie
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Folonari Riesling 2006.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Les Deux Rives Corbieres Rouge 2007.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Atalayas de Golban Ribera del Duero 2005.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Mildiani Family Winery Saperavi 2005, and Katsiteli 2006.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Luigi Bosca La Linda Tempranilla 2006.
New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is Meinhard Forstreiter Gruner Veltliner 2007.
Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends Mommessin Reserve Red 2007.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Lamborghini Umbria IGT Trescone 2003.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov is on vacation this week, so there is no coluumn, but he did contribute an interesting post on his blog that elaborates his position on Napa Valley Cabernet wines.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher continue their August vacation.
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the recent Riesling Rendezvous and the rise in popularity of Riesling wines. Nice comments for several tasted at the event, including Henschke Julius 2006, Frankland Estate Poison Hill 2006, Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry 2007, Pacific Rim Wallula Vineyard 2007, Chateaud Grand Traverse 2007, Loimer Seeberg 2005, Josef Leitz Rideshimer Berg Kaisersteinfels 2007, and Trimbach Cuvee Frederic Emile 2005.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends rose wines for summer enjoyment. Spotlight is on Chapoutier Belleruche Rose 2007, Langlois-Chateau Cabernet de Saumur 'La Bretonniere' Sec Rose 2007, Louis Jadot Rose 2007, Chateau d'Aqueria Tavel Rose 2007, Bodegas Julian Chivite Gran Feudo Rosado 2007, Masseria Altemura Rosato Alento 2007, Clos du Bois Rose 2007, Domaine Chandon Unoaked Pinot Noir Rose 2007, and Bollinger Rose NV. Also, tasting note on Channing Daughters Mosaico 2007.
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San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Syrah wines from Napa Valley. Highest rated are Neyers Vineyards Cuvee d'Honneur 2005, and Failla Phoenix Ranch 2006.
San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer John Winthrop Haeger on Pinot Noir wines form the Sebastopol Hills area. Nice comments on offerings from Halleck, Balletto, De Loach, Maboroshi, Patz & amp; Hall, Inman Family, Vergari, and Du Nah Estate.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on the Wine Spectator restaurant wine list award hoax.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on good wines from producers near San Jose. Dozens named, including recommendations for wines from Wente, Fenestra, Mount Eden, Clos LaChance, Bonny Doon, J. Lohr, Carmel Road, Lockwood, Bernardus, McIntyre, Morgan, Jekel, Loredona, Lucienne, Paraiso Vineyards, Testarossa, Ventana, Manzoni, Galante Vineyards, and Scheid.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on wines for summer. Focus is on styles and appellations, not brands, but a high rating goes to Sauvignon Republic Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley 2007.
Washington Post: Guest writer James Conaway on organic grape growing in Napa Valley. Nice comments on the efforts of Frog's Leap, Volker Eisele, Del Bondio, Spottswoode, Grgich Hills, and Robert Sinskey.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on his tasting panel's evaluation of bargain wines. Top rated white wine is Edna Valley Paragon Chardonnay 2006, while top red is deemed to be Sterling Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on wines from Kendall-Jackson. Special praise for the Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2006.
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell on wines to pair with freshly picked tomatoes. The choices are Zenato Pinot Grigio 2007, and Castello di Gabbiano Chianti 2006.
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on wine and politics. This week's recommendation is Michael David Petite Petit 2006.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Ben Weinberg on aging wines. Recommended this week are Helmut Hexamer Riesling Spatlese 2006, Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler Riesling Auslese 2005, Markus Molitor Riesling Spatlese 2004, Clerc Milon 2006, Mitolo Shiraz GAM 2006, La Clotte St. Emilion 2005, Domaine Grand Veneur Chateauneuf du Pape 2005, Januik Cabernet Sauvignon Ciel du Cheval Vineyard 2005, Fattoria di Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia 2004, and Muga Rioja Reserve Seleccion Especial 2004.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on wines to pair with chicken dishes. The choices are Columbia Crest Two Vines Shiraz, Snoqualmie Columbia Valley Merlot, Bodegas Palacio Glorioso Reserva, Hacienda Marques de la Concordia Crianza, Laboure Roi Petit Bistro Merlot, Cusomano Nero d'Avola, and Yellowtail Reserve Shiraz.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on a wine from Tony Soter created to benefit a charitable cause.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Shiraz wines. Top choice is Tintara Shiraz 2005.
Chicago Tribune: Foreign correspondent Christine Spolar on the resurgence of wine production in Croatia.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on finding wine gems in a consolidated market. Cases in point are Maysara Winery McMinnville Pinot Blanc 2007, and Bodegas Juan Manue Ribera del Duero 'Fescenino' 2006.
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Folonari Riesling 2006.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Les Deux Rives Corbieres Rouge 2007.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Atalayas de Golban Ribera del Duero 2005.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Mildiani Family Winery Saperavi 2005, and Katsiteli 2006.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Luigi Bosca La Linda Tempranilla 2006.
New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is Meinhard Forstreiter Gruner Veltliner 2007.
Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends Mommessin Reserve Red 2007.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Lamborghini Umbria IGT Trescone 2003.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov is on vacation this week, so there is no coluumn, but he did contribute an interesting post on his blog that elaborates his position on Napa Valley Cabernet wines.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher continue their August vacation.
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the recent Riesling Rendezvous and the rise in popularity of Riesling wines. Nice comments for several tasted at the event, including Henschke Julius 2006, Frankland Estate Poison Hill 2006, Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry 2007, Pacific Rim Wallula Vineyard 2007, Chateaud Grand Traverse 2007, Loimer Seeberg 2005, Josef Leitz Rideshimer Berg Kaisersteinfels 2007, and Trimbach Cuvee Frederic Emile 2005.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends rose wines for summer enjoyment. Spotlight is on Chapoutier Belleruche Rose 2007, Langlois-Chateau Cabernet de Saumur 'La Bretonniere' Sec Rose 2007, Louis Jadot Rose 2007, Chateau d'Aqueria Tavel Rose 2007, Bodegas Julian Chivite Gran Feudo Rosado 2007, Masseria Altemura Rosato Alento 2007, Clos du Bois Rose 2007, Domaine Chandon Unoaked Pinot Noir Rose 2007, and Bollinger Rose NV. Also, tasting note on Channing Daughters Mosaico 2007.
Subscribe to Wine Review Weekly: Start your personal subscription to this newsletter at this link.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Syrah wines from Napa Valley. Highest rated are Neyers Vineyards Cuvee d'Honneur 2005, and Failla Phoenix Ranch 2006.
San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer John Winthrop Haeger on Pinot Noir wines form the Sebastopol Hills area. Nice comments on offerings from Halleck, Balletto, De Loach, Maboroshi, Patz & amp; Hall, Inman Family, Vergari, and Du Nah Estate.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on the Wine Spectator restaurant wine list award hoax.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on good wines from producers near San Jose. Dozens named, including recommendations for wines from Wente, Fenestra, Mount Eden, Clos LaChance, Bonny Doon, J. Lohr, Carmel Road, Lockwood, Bernardus, McIntyre, Morgan, Jekel, Loredona, Lucienne, Paraiso Vineyards, Testarossa, Ventana, Manzoni, Galante Vineyards, and Scheid.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on wines for summer. Focus is on styles and appellations, not brands, but a high rating goes to Sauvignon Republic Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley 2007.
Washington Post: Guest writer James Conaway on organic grape growing in Napa Valley. Nice comments on the efforts of Frog's Leap, Volker Eisele, Del Bondio, Spottswoode, Grgich Hills, and Robert Sinskey.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on his tasting panel's evaluation of bargain wines. Top rated white wine is Edna Valley Paragon Chardonnay 2006, while top red is deemed to be Sterling Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on wines from Kendall-Jackson. Special praise for the Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2006.
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell on wines to pair with freshly picked tomatoes. The choices are Zenato Pinot Grigio 2007, and Castello di Gabbiano Chianti 2006.
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on wine and politics. This week's recommendation is Michael David Petite Petit 2006.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Ben Weinberg on aging wines. Recommended this week are Helmut Hexamer Riesling Spatlese 2006, Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler Riesling Auslese 2005, Markus Molitor Riesling Spatlese 2004, Clerc Milon 2006, Mitolo Shiraz GAM 2006, La Clotte St. Emilion 2005, Domaine Grand Veneur Chateauneuf du Pape 2005, Januik Cabernet Sauvignon Ciel du Cheval Vineyard 2005, Fattoria di Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia 2004, and Muga Rioja Reserve Seleccion Especial 2004.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on wines to pair with chicken dishes. The choices are Columbia Crest Two Vines Shiraz, Snoqualmie Columbia Valley Merlot, Bodegas Palacio Glorioso Reserva, Hacienda Marques de la Concordia Crianza, Laboure Roi Petit Bistro Merlot, Cusomano Nero d'Avola, and Yellowtail Reserve Shiraz.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on a wine from Tony Soter created to benefit a charitable cause.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Shiraz wines. Top choice is Tintara Shiraz 2005.
Chicago Tribune: Foreign correspondent Christine Spolar on the resurgence of wine production in Croatia.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on finding wine gems in a consolidated market. Cases in point are Maysara Winery McMinnville Pinot Blanc 2007, and Bodegas Juan Manue Ribera del Duero 'Fescenino' 2006.
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