Wine Review Weekly
September 15, 2008
Lots of love this week for Italian wines, with guest writer Michael Apstein writing in the San Francisco Chronicle on the white wines of Campania, while Laurie Daniel, in the San Jose Mercury News holds forth on the white wines of Sicily. And further adoration of Italian red wines is offered in the Portland Oregonian by Matt Kramer, who finds lots to like in wines made by small, independent producers. John Gillespie
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Merlot 2005.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Duck Pond Pinot Noir 2006.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Girard Petite Sirah 2006.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Ojai Vineyard Rose 2007.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Januik Columbia Valley Red Wine 2006.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Woodbridge Lichtly Oaked Chardonnay 2007.
New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is Roccaperciata Nero d'Avola 2005.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers picks Greg Norman California Estate Petite Sirah 2005.
Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends Guigal Cotes du Rhone 2005.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on vintner Abe Shoener and his Scholium Project Winery.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on Petite Sirah wines. Highest rated is Jaffurs Wine Cellars 'Thompson Vineyard' 2005.
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on kosher wines. Praise for the Ella Valley EverRed 2004.
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San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Pinot Noir wines from the Sonoma Coast. Highest rated are Roessler La Brisa 2006, and Patz & Hall Jenkins Ranch 2006.
San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer Michael Apstein on the white wines of Campania. Tasting notes on wines from Mastroberardino, Feudi di San Gregorio, Terredora di Paolo, and Benito Ferrara.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne profiles vintner Lance Randolph and his Peirano Estate Vineyards, with praise for his Red Shorts Red wine.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the white wines of Sicily. Nice comments for offerings from Tasca d 'Almerita, Donnafugata, Ajello, Feudo Arancio, Valle dell'Acate, Feudo Principi di Butera, Poggio Bedini, Cusumano, and Planeta.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on vintner Richard Sanford and his Alma Rosa wines. Highest rating goes to the La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006.
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on wines from Argentina. Nice comments on wines from Alta Vista, Bodega Norton, and Salentin. Karen's pick is Crios de Susana Balbo Torrontes 2007 (and 2008), while Andrew favors Luigi Bosca Reserva Pinot Noir 2006 (and 2007).
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on Houston wine importer Tim Smith and his French Country Wines. Also, recommendation from a local retailer for Feudi di San Gregorio Falanghina 2006.
Dallas Morning News: The tasting panel offers tasting notes on dozens and dozens of wines to pair with thirteen different food occasions. There are links to the tasting notes attached to each food category.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Ben Weinberg on wines for fall enjoyment. Nice mentions for offerings from Neil Ellis, D'Arenberg, Joseph Drouhin, Gloria Ferrer, Van Duzer, Perrin & Fils, Trinchero, and Moshin.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on emerging wine varietals. Recommended are Burgans Rias Baixas Albarino 2007, Orballo Rias Baixas Albarino 2007, Don Miguel Gascon Malbec 2007, and Calina Carmenere 2007.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on white Bordeaux wines. Top choice is Chateau Graville-Lacoste 2007.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on wines to pair with BBQ chicken wings. Highest recommendations go to Torres Sangre de Toro 2006, Joel Gott Zinfandel 2006, Pol Roger Rose 1998, and Grgich Hills Estate Fume Blanc 2007.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on Italian wines. Recommended are Bruna Grimaldi Barbera d'Alba 'Scassa' 2006, Lanari Rosso Conero 2006, and Caprili Rosso di Montalcino 2006.
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Vineyard Merlot 2005.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Duck Pond Pinot Noir 2006.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Girard Petite Sirah 2006.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Ojai Vineyard Rose 2007.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Januik Columbia Valley Red Wine 2006.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Woodbridge Lichtly Oaked Chardonnay 2007.
New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is Roccaperciata Nero d'Avola 2005.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers picks Greg Norman California Estate Petite Sirah 2005.
Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends Guigal Cotes du Rhone 2005.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on vintner Abe Shoener and his Scholium Project Winery.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on Petite Sirah wines. Highest rated is Jaffurs Wine Cellars 'Thompson Vineyard' 2005.
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on kosher wines. Praise for the Ella Valley EverRed 2004.
Subscribe to Wine Review Weekly: Start your personal subscription to this newsletter at this link.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Pinot Noir wines from the Sonoma Coast. Highest rated are Roessler La Brisa 2006, and Patz & Hall Jenkins Ranch 2006.
San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer Michael Apstein on the white wines of Campania. Tasting notes on wines from Mastroberardino, Feudi di San Gregorio, Terredora di Paolo, and Benito Ferrara.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne profiles vintner Lance Randolph and his Peirano Estate Vineyards, with praise for his Red Shorts Red wine.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the white wines of Sicily. Nice comments for offerings from Tasca d 'Almerita, Donnafugata, Ajello, Feudo Arancio, Valle dell'Acate, Feudo Principi di Butera, Poggio Bedini, Cusumano, and Planeta.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on vintner Richard Sanford and his Alma Rosa wines. Highest rating goes to the La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006.
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on wines from Argentina. Nice comments on wines from Alta Vista, Bodega Norton, and Salentin. Karen's pick is Crios de Susana Balbo Torrontes 2007 (and 2008), while Andrew favors Luigi Bosca Reserva Pinot Noir 2006 (and 2007).
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on Houston wine importer Tim Smith and his French Country Wines. Also, recommendation from a local retailer for Feudi di San Gregorio Falanghina 2006.
Dallas Morning News: The tasting panel offers tasting notes on dozens and dozens of wines to pair with thirteen different food occasions. There are links to the tasting notes attached to each food category.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Ben Weinberg on wines for fall enjoyment. Nice mentions for offerings from Neil Ellis, D'Arenberg, Joseph Drouhin, Gloria Ferrer, Van Duzer, Perrin & Fils, Trinchero, and Moshin.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on emerging wine varietals. Recommended are Burgans Rias Baixas Albarino 2007, Orballo Rias Baixas Albarino 2007, Don Miguel Gascon Malbec 2007, and Calina Carmenere 2007.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on white Bordeaux wines. Top choice is Chateau Graville-Lacoste 2007.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on wines to pair with BBQ chicken wings. Highest recommendations go to Torres Sangre de Toro 2006, Joel Gott Zinfandel 2006, Pol Roger Rose 1998, and Grgich Hills Estate Fume Blanc 2007.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on Italian wines. Recommended are Bruna Grimaldi Barbera d'Alba 'Scassa' 2006, Lanari Rosso Conero 2006, and Caprili Rosso di Montalcino 2006.
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