Wine Review Weekly
February 9, 2009
Business Week has replaced Robert Parker's column with wine recommendations from Nick Passmore, who offers praise this week for Chateau Cantemerle 2006. At Bloomberg News, columnist Elin McCoy notes downward price pressure on newly released wines from Bordeaux. And San Jose Mercury News columnist Laurie Daniel reports on the 2007 vintage of German Riesling wines. John Gillespi
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Hagafen Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks La Ferme de Gicon Cotes du Rhone 2006. (Link)
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Salentein Reserve Malbec 1996. (Link)
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Serego Alighieri Bello Ovile Red 2005. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Belle Glos Taylor Lane Pinot Noir 2006. (Link)
New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is Chateau Soucherie Anjou 2007. (Link)
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Mount Fishtail Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov finds much to like in a tasting of Barolo wines of the 2004 vintage. Deemed best is Massolino Vingna Margheria. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on Meursault wines for a Valentine's Day celebration. Highest rated is Domaine Vincent Girardin 'Les Narvaux' 2006. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore has a lot of nice things to say about the quality and value of Chateau Cantemerle 2006. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on a recent tasting of classified wines of Bordeaux. With a focus on the 2006 vintage, some stand-out wines named are Lynch-Bages, Rauzan-Segla, Canon, Leoville Poyferre, Pichon Baron, and Figeac. Nice comment also for Chateau Lagrange as a good value. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the struggle to get wineries to adopt lighter weight bottles and other 'green' packaging changes. Also, nice comments on two wines produced to benefit charitable causes - Red Nose Chenin Blanc 2008, and Red Nose Pinotage Shiraz 2008 - that are shipped in lightweight glass bottles. (Link)
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends wines selling for $15 or less. The chosen red wines are La Vendemmia Pinot Noir 2007, Conte di Lucca Chianti Riserva 2005, Piccini Chianti Superiore 2006, Espiritu de Ch ile Shiraz Cabernet 2007, Campo Viejo Reserva 2004, Les Deux Rives Corbieres Rouge 2007, Chateau d'Oupia Minervois 2007, Diseno Malbec 2007, and Grandpa Cha Cha's Home Style Wine. White wines recommended are Peter Lehmann Layers 2008, Casa Lapostolle Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Brancott Sauvignon Blanc 2008, and Cupcake Chardonnay 2007. Also recommended (at $25) is Palmer Select Reserve White 2007. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on Chimney Rock winery in Napa Valley, with nice comments on the Chimney Rock Elevage Blanc 2006. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on collectible wines being heavily discounted. Along the way, nice comments for the relative value of Latour 1982, Leoville Las Cases 1986, and others. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on the wines of Mokelumne Glen Vineyards. Tasting notes on the Kerner 2006, Lemberger 2005, and Late Harvest Dreirebe 2006. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on Riesling wines of the 2007 vintage from Germany. Producers especially lauded are Selbach-Oster, Dr. Loosen, Ziliken, and Schloss Saarstein. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Guest writer Patrick Comiskey on wine shop bargains as heavy discounting sets in. Comments from a number of LA area retailers who find $25 to be the new $40. (Link) On another page, recommened bargains include Joseph Phelps 'Innisfree' Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Klee Pinot Noir 2007, Bruno Giacosa Nebbiolo 2006, Stefano Farina Nebbiolo d'Alba 2005, Burch Hall Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Domaine Raymond Dupont-Fahn Bourgogne 'Chaumes de Perrieres' 2007, Cellars Can Blau 2007, and others. (Link)
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on the passing of Leon Santoro, winemaker at Orfila Vineyards. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on late-bottled vintage (LBV) Port wines. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on several from the 2003 vintage, with highest praise for Taylor Fladgate LBV 2003. (Link)
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on the results of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo International Wine Competition. Top award winners are Vina Robles 'Suendero' 2006, and McManis Family Vineyard Petite Sirah 2006. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on the Enomatic wine dispenser. Also, nice comments for two wines from Abundance Vineyards - the Bountiful Blanc 2006, and Abundantly Rich Red. (Link)
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Wine writer Jeff Siegel has nice things to say about Tamari Reserva Malbec 2007. (Link)
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Ben Weinberg on new wine discoveries. Recommended are La Marca Extra Dry Prosecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene NV, Schramsber g Mirabelle Brut NV, Folonari Riesling 2006, Bodegas Trapiche Chardonnay 'Astica' 2007, Paul Jaboulet Cotes du Rhone 'Parallele 45' 2006, and Vina Dona Paula Malbec 'Lujan de Cuyon' 2007. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on sparkling wine for Valentine's Day. Recommended are J Vineyards Brut Rost NV, Mumm Napa Brut Rose 2002, Gloria Ferrer Brut Rose 2005, Schramsberg Brut Rose 2005, Bouvet Rose Excellence NV, Moet Brut Rose Imperial NV, Pommery Brut Rose Imperial NV, Pommery Brut Rose Springtime NV, Piper Heidsieck Rose Sauvage NV, Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Rose Chouilly NV, Segura Viudas Aria Brut Pinot Noir, and Freixenet Cordon Rosado Brut NV. (Link)
Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Wine columnist Dan Berger on the challenges of growing Pinot Noir, and the emergence of Pinot Noir vineyards in areas near the Sonoma Coast. Nice comments for the Freestone Pinot Noir 2006. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on Syrah and Shiraz wines. Highest ratings go to Gordon Brothers Family Vineyards Syrah 2005, Bridlewood Estate Winery Syrah 2004, and Cape Mentelle Shiraz 2004. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on red wines from Languedoc. Top choice is Domaine de la Fontsainte 2006. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on wise wine choices. Cases in point are Brooks 'Janus' Pinot Noir 2006, and and Delas Freres 'Saint Esprit' Cotes du Rhone 2007. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on a recent tasting of Brunello wines. Favorites are Col d'Orcia 1997, Il Poggione 2003, and Poggio Antico 2004. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the massive discounting of wines at retail and in restaurants. (Link)
Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on visiting several wine bars in Paris. (Link)
The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on the aging abilities of some inexpensive wines. Nice comments for Cru Beaujolais wines in general, Chardonnay wines from Stony Hill, Mount Eden, and Hanzell, as well as several wines from Penfolds. (Link)
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Hagafen Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks La Ferme de Gicon Cotes du Rhone 2006. (Link)
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Salentein Reserve Malbec 1996. (Link)
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Serego Alighieri Bello Ovile Red 2005. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Belle Glos Taylor Lane Pinot Noir 2006. (Link)
New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is Chateau Soucherie Anjou 2007. (Link)
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Mount Fishtail Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov finds much to like in a tasting of Barolo wines of the 2004 vintage. Deemed best is Massolino Vingna Margheria. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on Meursault wines for a Valentine's Day celebration. Highest rated is Domaine Vincent Girardin 'Les Narvaux' 2006. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore has a lot of nice things to say about the quality and value of Chateau Cantemerle 2006. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on a recent tasting of classified wines of Bordeaux. With a focus on the 2006 vintage, some stand-out wines named are Lynch-Bages, Rauzan-Segla, Canon, Leoville Poyferre, Pichon Baron, and Figeac. Nice comment also for Chateau Lagrange as a good value. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the struggle to get wineries to adopt lighter weight bottles and other 'green' packaging changes. Also, nice comments on two wines produced to benefit charitable causes - Red Nose Chenin Blanc 2008, and Red Nose Pinotage Shiraz 2008 - that are shipped in lightweight glass bottles. (Link)
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends wines selling for $15 or less. The chosen red wines are La Vendemmia Pinot Noir 2007, Conte di Lucca Chianti Riserva 2005, Piccini Chianti Superiore 2006, Espiritu de Ch ile Shiraz Cabernet 2007, Campo Viejo Reserva 2004, Les Deux Rives Corbieres Rouge 2007, Chateau d'Oupia Minervois 2007, Diseno Malbec 2007, and Grandpa Cha Cha's Home Style Wine. White wines recommended are Peter Lehmann Layers 2008, Casa Lapostolle Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Brancott Sauvignon Blanc 2008, and Cupcake Chardonnay 2007. Also recommended (at $25) is Palmer Select Reserve White 2007. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on Chimney Rock winery in Napa Valley, with nice comments on the Chimney Rock Elevage Blanc 2006. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on collectible wines being heavily discounted. Along the way, nice comments for the relative value of Latour 1982, Leoville Las Cases 1986, and others. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on the wines of Mokelumne Glen Vineyards. Tasting notes on the Kerner 2006, Lemberger 2005, and Late Harvest Dreirebe 2006. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on Riesling wines of the 2007 vintage from Germany. Producers especially lauded are Selbach-Oster, Dr. Loosen, Ziliken, and Schloss Saarstein. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Guest writer Patrick Comiskey on wine shop bargains as heavy discounting sets in. Comments from a number of LA area retailers who find $25 to be the new $40. (Link) On another page, recommened bargains include Joseph Phelps 'Innisfree' Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Klee Pinot Noir 2007, Bruno Giacosa Nebbiolo 2006, Stefano Farina Nebbiolo d'Alba 2005, Burch Hall Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Domaine Raymond Dupont-Fahn Bourgogne 'Chaumes de Perrieres' 2007, Cellars Can Blau 2007, and others. (Link)
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on the passing of Leon Santoro, winemaker at Orfila Vineyards. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on late-bottled vintage (LBV) Port wines. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on several from the 2003 vintage, with highest praise for Taylor Fladgate LBV 2003. (Link)
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on the results of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo International Wine Competition. Top award winners are Vina Robles 'Suendero' 2006, and McManis Family Vineyard Petite Sirah 2006. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on the Enomatic wine dispenser. Also, nice comments for two wines from Abundance Vineyards - the Bountiful Blanc 2006, and Abundantly Rich Red. (Link)
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Wine writer Jeff Siegel has nice things to say about Tamari Reserva Malbec 2007. (Link)
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Ben Weinberg on new wine discoveries. Recommended are La Marca Extra Dry Prosecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene NV, Schramsber g Mirabelle Brut NV, Folonari Riesling 2006, Bodegas Trapiche Chardonnay 'Astica' 2007, Paul Jaboulet Cotes du Rhone 'Parallele 45' 2006, and Vina Dona Paula Malbec 'Lujan de Cuyon' 2007. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on sparkling wine for Valentine's Day. Recommended are J Vineyards Brut Rost NV, Mumm Napa Brut Rose 2002, Gloria Ferrer Brut Rose 2005, Schramsberg Brut Rose 2005, Bouvet Rose Excellence NV, Moet Brut Rose Imperial NV, Pommery Brut Rose Imperial NV, Pommery Brut Rose Springtime NV, Piper Heidsieck Rose Sauvage NV, Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Rose Chouilly NV, Segura Viudas Aria Brut Pinot Noir, and Freixenet Cordon Rosado Brut NV. (Link)
Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Wine columnist Dan Berger on the challenges of growing Pinot Noir, and the emergence of Pinot Noir vineyards in areas near the Sonoma Coast. Nice comments for the Freestone Pinot Noir 2006. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on Syrah and Shiraz wines. Highest ratings go to Gordon Brothers Family Vineyards Syrah 2005, Bridlewood Estate Winery Syrah 2004, and Cape Mentelle Shiraz 2004. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on red wines from Languedoc. Top choice is Domaine de la Fontsainte 2006. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on wise wine choices. Cases in point are Brooks 'Janus' Pinot Noir 2006, and and Delas Freres 'Saint Esprit' Cotes du Rhone 2007. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on a recent tasting of Brunello wines. Favorites are Col d'Orcia 1997, Il Poggione 2003, and Poggio Antico 2004. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the massive discounting of wines at retail and in restaurants. (Link)
Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on visiting several wine bars in Paris. (Link)
The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on the aging abilities of some inexpensive wines. Nice comments for Cru Beaujolais wines in general, Chardonnay wines from Stony Hill, Mount Eden, and Hanzell, as well as several wines from Penfolds. (Link)
SHARE »
