Wine Review Weekly
October 6th, 2008
Dave McIntyre, the new wine columnist for the Washington Post, makes his debut this week with an article on minerality as a wine descriptor. There is great focus placed on Tempranillo in both the San Francisco Chronicle and the Chicago Tribune this week. And with this edition of Wine Review Weekly, we begin coverage of the leading wine bloggers and their most recent musings. John Gillespie
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Quivira Fig Tree Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2007.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Reininger Helix 2004.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Matteo Correggia Roero 2005.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects J & F Lurton Land of Fire Red 2007.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2006.
New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is La Bastide Saint Dominique Cotes du Rhone 2004.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Hugo Gruner Veltliner 2007.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Luigi Bosca Lujan de Cuyo Reserva Malbec 2005.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov writes on beer this week, but there are nice comments on his blog for Poderi Colla Nebbiolo d'Alba 2002.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on Primitivo wines from Italy. Highest rated is Terra del Galeso 'Chierico' 2006.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on Barbera wines. Highest ratings go to Albino Rocca Barbera d'Alba Gepin 2005, and Vietti Barbera d'Alba Tre Vigne 2006.
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on the Mazzei wine-producing family in Tuscany. Nice comments for their Castello di Fonterutoli 2005.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti offers a cocktail recipe and a nice tasting note on Bedell Cellars Taste White 2007.
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San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Oregon Pinot Noirs. Highest ratings go to Stoller JV Estate Dundee Hills 2006, Stoller SV Estate Dundee Hills 2006, and Argyle Reserve Series Nuthouse Willamette Valley 2005.
San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer Christiana Kelly on a new association of Tempranillo producers and the growing popularity of the varietal among California, Washington, and Oregon wine producers. Tasting notes on offerings from Willis Hall, Seven Hills, Reustle, Abacela, Verdad, Tejada, Little Valley, Castoro Cellars, Bokisch, and Boeger.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on the perils of winegrape growing on a small scale.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel reports from Italy on the wines of Sicily and the Nero d'Avola grape variety. Nice comments for Feudo Arancio Nero d'Avola 2006, Cusumano Nero d'Avola 2006, and Feudo Principi di Butera Nero d'Avola 2006. Other producers praised include Tasca d'Almerita, Paneta, Donnafugata, and Valle dell'Acate.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on improving wine enjoyment. Also, high rating for Swanson Pinot Grigio Napa Valley 2007.
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the concept of minerality in wine. Along the way, a nice reference to Champagne Phillipponat.
Houston Chronicle: Guest writer David King profiles the Zin Valle winery in Texas. Regular columnist Dale Robertson offers a recommendation for Ceretto Bricco Rocche Brunate Barolo 1997.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Ben Weinberg on food and wine pairings at local restaurants. Recommended wines are Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace Blanc de Blanc NV, Anselmi Tocai Friulano 2007, Pieropan Soave Classico 2007, Joseph Drouhin Macon Villages 2006, Albet Y Noya Xarel.lo Penedes Classic 2005, Tasca d'Almerita Nero d'Avola 2006, Michelle Chapoutier Cotes du Rhone 2006, and Bodegas Solar de Ayala Rioja 2005.
Sarasota Herald Tribune: Wine columnist Dan Berger on a new line of wines from Dan Aykroyd.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on Cabernet Sauvignon wines in several price ranges. Recommended are Rosenblum Vintner's Cuvee 2006, Estancia 2005, Hess Collection 2004, Adler Fels Russian River Valley 2005, Souverain 2005, Montes Alpha 2005, Murphy Goode 2005, Beringer Knight's Valley 2005, Raymond Reserve 2005, Robert Mondavi 2005, and Sebastiani Alexander Valley 2005. Also, nice mention for J Schram 2001.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on news from the world of wine. Nice mention for new lightweight bottle from Vina Errazuriz.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on the Epcot Center Food and Wine Festival. Recommendations this week are from Epcot's Debbi Sacleux and include Louis Jadot Pouilly Fuisse 2007, Charles Krug Zinfandel 2005, Benziger Pinot Noir 2006, and Stag's Leap Petite Sirah 2004.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Barbera wines. Top choice is I Quaranta Barbera d'Asti 2005.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on the emergence of the Tempranillo varietal in the U.S. Nice comments on the efforts of Artesa, Abacela Vineyards and Winery, and Viader.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on distributor consolidation in Oregon. Also, nice comment for King Estate Pinot Noir 2006.
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers notes on many wines tasted at an event in South Africa sponsored by the Cape Winemakers Guild.
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Coleman has collected a number of interesting links on a variety of wine topics this week. Most interesting is a new site with commentary on wines from the Duoro region of Portugal.
Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on the Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta.
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson finds much to like in Domaine de Terres Falmet Cinsault 2007.
The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on finding a match for lasagna. Filling the bill is Poderi Colla Nebbiolo d'Alba 2002.
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Quivira Fig Tree Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2007.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Reininger Helix 2004.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Matteo Correggia Roero 2005.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects J & F Lurton Land of Fire Red 2007.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2006.
New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is La Bastide Saint Dominique Cotes du Rhone 2004.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Hugo Gruner Veltliner 2007.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Luigi Bosca Lujan de Cuyo Reserva Malbec 2005.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov writes on beer this week, but there are nice comments on his blog for Poderi Colla Nebbiolo d'Alba 2002.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on Primitivo wines from Italy. Highest rated is Terra del Galeso 'Chierico' 2006.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on Barbera wines. Highest ratings go to Albino Rocca Barbera d'Alba Gepin 2005, and Vietti Barbera d'Alba Tre Vigne 2006.
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on the Mazzei wine-producing family in Tuscany. Nice comments for their Castello di Fonterutoli 2005.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti offers a cocktail recipe and a nice tasting note on Bedell Cellars Taste White 2007.
Subscribe to Wine Review Weekly: Start your personal subscription to this newsletter at this link.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Oregon Pinot Noirs. Highest ratings go to Stoller JV Estate Dundee Hills 2006, Stoller SV Estate Dundee Hills 2006, and Argyle Reserve Series Nuthouse Willamette Valley 2005.
San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer Christiana Kelly on a new association of Tempranillo producers and the growing popularity of the varietal among California, Washington, and Oregon wine producers. Tasting notes on offerings from Willis Hall, Seven Hills, Reustle, Abacela, Verdad, Tejada, Little Valley, Castoro Cellars, Bokisch, and Boeger.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on the perils of winegrape growing on a small scale.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel reports from Italy on the wines of Sicily and the Nero d'Avola grape variety. Nice comments for Feudo Arancio Nero d'Avola 2006, Cusumano Nero d'Avola 2006, and Feudo Principi di Butera Nero d'Avola 2006. Other producers praised include Tasca d'Almerita, Paneta, Donnafugata, and Valle dell'Acate.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on improving wine enjoyment. Also, high rating for Swanson Pinot Grigio Napa Valley 2007.
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the concept of minerality in wine. Along the way, a nice reference to Champagne Phillipponat.
Houston Chronicle: Guest writer David King profiles the Zin Valle winery in Texas. Regular columnist Dale Robertson offers a recommendation for Ceretto Bricco Rocche Brunate Barolo 1997.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Ben Weinberg on food and wine pairings at local restaurants. Recommended wines are Lucien Albrecht Cremant d'Alsace Blanc de Blanc NV, Anselmi Tocai Friulano 2007, Pieropan Soave Classico 2007, Joseph Drouhin Macon Villages 2006, Albet Y Noya Xarel.lo Penedes Classic 2005, Tasca d'Almerita Nero d'Avola 2006, Michelle Chapoutier Cotes du Rhone 2006, and Bodegas Solar de Ayala Rioja 2005.
Sarasota Herald Tribune: Wine columnist Dan Berger on a new line of wines from Dan Aykroyd.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on Cabernet Sauvignon wines in several price ranges. Recommended are Rosenblum Vintner's Cuvee 2006, Estancia 2005, Hess Collection 2004, Adler Fels Russian River Valley 2005, Souverain 2005, Montes Alpha 2005, Murphy Goode 2005, Beringer Knight's Valley 2005, Raymond Reserve 2005, Robert Mondavi 2005, and Sebastiani Alexander Valley 2005. Also, nice mention for J Schram 2001.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on news from the world of wine. Nice mention for new lightweight bottle from Vina Errazuriz.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on the Epcot Center Food and Wine Festival. Recommendations this week are from Epcot's Debbi Sacleux and include Louis Jadot Pouilly Fuisse 2007, Charles Krug Zinfandel 2005, Benziger Pinot Noir 2006, and Stag's Leap Petite Sirah 2004.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Barbera wines. Top choice is I Quaranta Barbera d'Asti 2005.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on the emergence of the Tempranillo varietal in the U.S. Nice comments on the efforts of Artesa, Abacela Vineyards and Winery, and Viader.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on distributor consolidation in Oregon. Also, nice comment for King Estate Pinot Noir 2006.
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers notes on many wines tasted at an event in South Africa sponsored by the Cape Winemakers Guild.
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Coleman has collected a number of interesting links on a variety of wine topics this week. Most interesting is a new site with commentary on wines from the Duoro region of Portugal.
Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on the Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta.
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson finds much to like in Domaine de Terres Falmet Cinsault 2007.
The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on finding a match for lasagna. Filling the bill is Poderi Colla Nebbiolo d'Alba 2002.
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