Wine Review Weekly
December 8, 2008
Several recommendations this week for Domaine de Bernier Chardonnay, including praise in the Sacramento Bee and Washington Post. Bloomberg News columnist Elin McCoy does a great job detailing the madness of the anti-alcohol movement in France that is threatening the very culture of that country. And Laurie Daniel, writing in the San Jose Mercury News, reports from Italy on top quality Pinot Grigio wines. John Gillespi
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Windmill Syrah 2006.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau 2008.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Marquis de la Tour Vin Mousseux Brut NV.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Ben Glaetzer 'Bishop' Barossa Valley Shiraz 2006.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers suggests Colonia Las Liebres Bonarda 2006, and lists other bargains as well.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Greenstone Point Pinot Gris 2008.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Casa Lapostolle Sauvignon Blanc 2007.
New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2008.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Yellow + Blue Malbec.
Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends Bodegas Tradicion Jerez Muy Viejo Palo Cortado.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Liante Castello Monaci Salice Salentino 2006.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Scotch whisky this week. For his latest thoughts on wine, see his blog below.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on putting together a global wine sampler case for the holidays. The recommendations are for regions, varietals and types of wines, not brands.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on Barbaresco wines. Highest rated is Castello Di Neive Santo Stefano 2005.
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the anti-alcohol regulatory madness in France.
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson lists more than 60 red wines recommended for the holidays.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends dozens and dozens of wines as holiday gifts - no tasting notes, just lists including such stellar choices as Chateau Brane Cantenac 2005.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Brut Champagne and domestic sparkling wines. Highest rating goes to Besserat de Bellefon Brut Champagne NV.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias recommends Domaine de Bernier Chardonnay 2006, Rex Goliath California Merlot, and Barricas Malbec 2007.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on Pinot Grigio wines from the Alto Adige region of Italy. Nice comments for a good number of these, from producers Colterenzio, Alois Lageder, St. Michael-Eppan, H. Lun, Abbazia di Novacella, and Elena Walch.
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on strategies for buying inexpensive wines. Nice mentions for importers Kysela Pere et Fils, Monsieur Touton Selections, and Robert Karcher Selections. On another page, tasting notes on recommended wine picks, the highest rated of which are Colosi Rosso 2006, Domaine du Tariquet 'Cote Tariquet' 2006, and Domaine de Bernier Chardonnay 2007.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on winemaker Chester Osborn and his d'Arenberg wines from Australia. Also, list of winners from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition.
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on holiday gifts for wine lovers. Mostly books, but also a nice tasting note on Bodegas Olivares Altos de la Hoya Monastrell 2005.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Ben Weinberg on Petite Sirah wines. Recommended are those from Concannon, Pedroncelli, Big House, Windmill, Mettler Family Vineyards, Vina Robles, and Victor Hugo.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on Terlato Wines. Praise for the Terlato Pinot Grigio 2007, Angel's Peak 2005, Devil's Peak 2005, and Cardinal's Peak 2005. Also, nice tasting note on Arrogant Frog Lily Pad Red 2007.
Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Wine columnist Dan Berger on collectible wines and wines that offer real value. Nice comments for a number of producers, including Stony Hill, Trefethen, Clos du Val, Corison, and others.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on Sauvignon Blanc wines. Highest recommendations go to Robert Pecota 'L'Artist' 2007, and Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve 2007.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on wines for holiday entertaining. Top choice is Hughes Beaulieu Picpoul de Pinet 2007.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on pairing wines with beef stroganoff. Nice mentions for Turkey Flat Rose, and Marimar Estate Don Miguel Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005. On another page, a list of recommended wines, with Peter Lehmann Barossa Shiraz 2005 highest rated.
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on this year's inductees into the Vintners Hall of Fame.
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the 'Riesling Fellowship' recently held in New York City.
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Le Petit Jaboulet Viognier 2007.
The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov has a lot of nice things to say for Shinn Estate Vineyards Merlot.
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Windmill Syrah 2006.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau 2008.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Marquis de la Tour Vin Mousseux Brut NV.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Ben Glaetzer 'Bishop' Barossa Valley Shiraz 2006.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers suggests Colonia Las Liebres Bonarda 2006, and lists other bargains as well.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Greenstone Point Pinot Gris 2008.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Casa Lapostolle Sauvignon Blanc 2007.
New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2008.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Yellow + Blue Malbec.
Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends Bodegas Tradicion Jerez Muy Viejo Palo Cortado.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Liante Castello Monaci Salice Salentino 2006.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Scotch whisky this week. For his latest thoughts on wine, see his blog below.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on putting together a global wine sampler case for the holidays. The recommendations are for regions, varietals and types of wines, not brands.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on Barbaresco wines. Highest rated is Castello Di Neive Santo Stefano 2005.
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the anti-alcohol regulatory madness in France.
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson lists more than 60 red wines recommended for the holidays.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends dozens and dozens of wines as holiday gifts - no tasting notes, just lists including such stellar choices as Chateau Brane Cantenac 2005.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Brut Champagne and domestic sparkling wines. Highest rating goes to Besserat de Bellefon Brut Champagne NV.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias recommends Domaine de Bernier Chardonnay 2006, Rex Goliath California Merlot, and Barricas Malbec 2007.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on Pinot Grigio wines from the Alto Adige region of Italy. Nice comments for a good number of these, from producers Colterenzio, Alois Lageder, St. Michael-Eppan, H. Lun, Abbazia di Novacella, and Elena Walch.
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on strategies for buying inexpensive wines. Nice mentions for importers Kysela Pere et Fils, Monsieur Touton Selections, and Robert Karcher Selections. On another page, tasting notes on recommended wine picks, the highest rated of which are Colosi Rosso 2006, Domaine du Tariquet 'Cote Tariquet' 2006, and Domaine de Bernier Chardonnay 2007.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on winemaker Chester Osborn and his d'Arenberg wines from Australia. Also, list of winners from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition.
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on holiday gifts for wine lovers. Mostly books, but also a nice tasting note on Bodegas Olivares Altos de la Hoya Monastrell 2005.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Ben Weinberg on Petite Sirah wines. Recommended are those from Concannon, Pedroncelli, Big House, Windmill, Mettler Family Vineyards, Vina Robles, and Victor Hugo.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on Terlato Wines. Praise for the Terlato Pinot Grigio 2007, Angel's Peak 2005, Devil's Peak 2005, and Cardinal's Peak 2005. Also, nice tasting note on Arrogant Frog Lily Pad Red 2007.
Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Wine columnist Dan Berger on collectible wines and wines that offer real value. Nice comments for a number of producers, including Stony Hill, Trefethen, Clos du Val, Corison, and others.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on Sauvignon Blanc wines. Highest recommendations go to Robert Pecota 'L'Artist' 2007, and Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve 2007.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on wines for holiday entertaining. Top choice is Hughes Beaulieu Picpoul de Pinet 2007.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on pairing wines with beef stroganoff. Nice mentions for Turkey Flat Rose, and Marimar Estate Don Miguel Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005. On another page, a list of recommended wines, with Peter Lehmann Barossa Shiraz 2005 highest rated.
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on this year's inductees into the Vintners Hall of Fame.
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the 'Riesling Fellowship' recently held in New York City.
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Le Petit Jaboulet Viognier 2007.
The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov has a lot of nice things to say for Shinn Estate Vineyards Merlot.
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