Wine Review Weekly
March 2, 2009
Final column from Ben Weinberg this week, with the closure of the Rocky Mountain News. In the Wall Street Journal, wine columnists Gaiter and Brecher take the 2004 vintage of Barolo to task, but find a few of the wines worthy of praise. And we begin coverage this week of Tasting Table - the wine blog of Ray Isle, columist for Food & Wine magazine. John Gillespi
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Bouvet Rose Excellence NV. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Anne Amie Vineyards 'Cuvee A' Amrita 2007. (Link)
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Vincent Girardin Cuvee Saint Vincent Gourgogne Blanc 2006. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Domaine des Escaravailles Cotes du Rhone 'Les Sablieres' 2007. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers suggests Cadaretta Syrah 2006. (Link)
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Hess Cabernet Sauvignon 2006. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Hess Chardonnay 2007. (Link)
New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is a book this week - Rogov's Guide to Israeli Wines 2009. (Link)
Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends Innocent Bystander Victoria Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on pairing wines with Asian foods. Along the wine, nice comments for some wines on a list created by Alice Feiring, including Bernard Baudry Chinon, and Clos Roche Blanche Sauvignon Blanc. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on thier dissapointment with many 2004 vintage Barolo wines. They do find much to like, however, in the Giacomo Grimaldi 'Sotto Castello di Novello' Barolo 2004. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore on Bordeaux wines made in a traditional style. Case in point is Chateau Priure Lichine 2006. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the effects of wildfires in Australia on the wine industry. Focus is on the Yarra Valley and De Bortoli winery. (Link)
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends red wines for winter enjoyment. The chosen are Mogar Roble 2004, Fin ca Vieja 2006, Bodegas Bilbainas Zaco 2006, St. Francis Old Vines Sonoma County Zinfandel 2006, St. Francis Merlot 2005, St. Francis Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, and Matua Marlborough Pinot Noir 2008. (Link)
Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on half bottles of Sherry and Port. Recommended are Dow's Late Bottled Vintage Porto 2001, Graham's 'Six Grapes' Reserve Porto, Bodegas Dios Baco Manzanilla, Lustau 'Los Arcos' Dry Amontillado, and Lustau 'Jarana' Fino. (Link))
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on red wine from Puglia. Focus is on Tormaresca Neprica 2007, from Antinori. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews red wines from South Africa. Recommended are The Chocolate Block Red Wine 2007, Goat-Roti Red Wine 2006, Graham Beck Gamekeeper's Reserve Robertson CAbernet Sauvignon 2007, Meerlust Rubicon Stellenbosch Red Bordeaux Blend 2004, and Porcupine Ridge Coastal Region Syrah 2007. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on wines to accompany mushroom-inspired dishes. The choices are Ropiteau Vin de Pays d'Oc Pinot Noir 2007, La Ferme Julien Cotes de Luberon Blanc 2007, and Domaine Andre Brunel Vin de Pays de Vaucluse Granache 2005. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on bargain wines. Dozens are cited, including such notables as Cycles Gladiator Syrah 2007, Robert Mondavi Private Selection Meritage 2006, Cline 'Ancient Vines' Zinfandel 2007, Calera Central Coast Pinot Noir 2007, El Coto Rioja 2007, Matua Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Francis Coppola 'Gold Label' Chardonnay 2007, and Chateau Ste. Michelle Pinot Gris 2008. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on bargain wines from Bordeaux, with a focus on the 2005 vintage. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on several, with highest marks for Chateau Listran Cuvee Prestige 2005, and Chateau de Francs 2005. (Link)
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on the results of his monthly tasting panel. Top red wine is Clos Fidelis 2004, and top white is Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on the trend toward 'green' practices in the vineyard and cellar, with a focus on John Fetzer of Saracina Vineyads. Wine of the week, though, is Anthony Road Finger Lakes Semi-Dry Riesling 2007. (Link
Dallas Morning News: The tasting panel picks white wines priced below $20. Those recommended are Xarmant Txakoli 2007, La Battistina Gavi 2007, Treana White 2007, McPherson Viognier 2006, Reserve Perrin Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2007, Raats Family Original Chenin Blanc 2007, Inama Soave Classico 2007, Naia Verdejo 2007, La Yunta Torrontes 2008, and Alois Lageder Muller Thurgau 2007. (Link)
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Ben Weinberg on cold weather wine favorites. Those on the list are Helfrich Gewurztraminer 2007, Robert Mondavi Chardonnay Solaire 2007, Feudi di San Gregorio Gerco di Tufo 2007, Coto de Hayas Rosado 2007, Leonetti Bardolino Classico 2006, Cline Ancient Vines Mourvedre 2007, and Ironstone Cabernet Franc Reserve 2006. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on wines from the Rutherford Ranch Winery in Napa Valley. Tasting notes on the Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 (and 2006), and the Napa Valley Reserve Chardonnay 2007. Also recommended are the second label Round Hill wines - Pinot Grigio 2007, and Oak Free Chardonnay 2007. (Link)
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on the recent South Beach Food & Wine Festival, and a blind tasting of top red wines from stellar producers around the globe, which was won by Northstar Walla Walla Merlot 2005. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on the growing popularity of red wines from Spain. Top choice in tasting of these is Scala dei Negre 2006. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on Open That Bottle Night, and on the pending changes in the wine shipping laws in Illinois. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on finding real value in wine. Cases in point are Cantele Primitivo 'Salento' 2006, and Vina Gormaz Ribera del Duero Tempranillo 2007. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on the recent Premier Napa Valley tasting. Praise for th 2007 vintage in general, and high ratings for Cabernet Sauvignon wines from Hourglass and Ovid. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman profiles screenwriter Ross Schwartz and the making of the movie Bottle Shock. (Link)
Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring reports from France on a tasting of wines imported in the U.S. by Louis/Dressner. Great praise for many tasted. (Link)
Tasting Room: Food & Wine magazine wine columnist Ray Isle offers tasting notes on Clos LaChance Estate Grenache 2006, Jorian Hill BEEspoke 2007, Domaine de Cascavel In Fine Rouge 2007, and Mas du Fadan Rouge 2007. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson offers a tasting note on Fonterutoli Chianti Classico 2006. (Link)
The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on the vineyards of California's Central Coast and Santa Barbara areas. Nice mention for Josh Jensen and Calera Vineyards. (Link)
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Bouvet Rose Excellence NV. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Anne Amie Vineyards 'Cuvee A' Amrita 2007. (Link)
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Vincent Girardin Cuvee Saint Vincent Gourgogne Blanc 2006. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Domaine des Escaravailles Cotes du Rhone 'Les Sablieres' 2007. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers suggests Cadaretta Syrah 2006. (Link)
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Hess Cabernet Sauvignon 2006. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Hess Chardonnay 2007. (Link)
New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is a book this week - Rogov's Guide to Israeli Wines 2009. (Link)
Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends Innocent Bystander Victoria Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on pairing wines with Asian foods. Along the wine, nice comments for some wines on a list created by Alice Feiring, including Bernard Baudry Chinon, and Clos Roche Blanche Sauvignon Blanc. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on thier dissapointment with many 2004 vintage Barolo wines. They do find much to like, however, in the Giacomo Grimaldi 'Sotto Castello di Novello' Barolo 2004. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore on Bordeaux wines made in a traditional style. Case in point is Chateau Priure Lichine 2006. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the effects of wildfires in Australia on the wine industry. Focus is on the Yarra Valley and De Bortoli winery. (Link)
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends red wines for winter enjoyment. The chosen are Mogar Roble 2004, Fin ca Vieja 2006, Bodegas Bilbainas Zaco 2006, St. Francis Old Vines Sonoma County Zinfandel 2006, St. Francis Merlot 2005, St. Francis Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, and Matua Marlborough Pinot Noir 2008. (Link)
Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on half bottles of Sherry and Port. Recommended are Dow's Late Bottled Vintage Porto 2001, Graham's 'Six Grapes' Reserve Porto, Bodegas Dios Baco Manzanilla, Lustau 'Los Arcos' Dry Amontillado, and Lustau 'Jarana' Fino. (Link))
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on red wine from Puglia. Focus is on Tormaresca Neprica 2007, from Antinori. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews red wines from South Africa. Recommended are The Chocolate Block Red Wine 2007, Goat-Roti Red Wine 2006, Graham Beck Gamekeeper's Reserve Robertson CAbernet Sauvignon 2007, Meerlust Rubicon Stellenbosch Red Bordeaux Blend 2004, and Porcupine Ridge Coastal Region Syrah 2007. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on wines to accompany mushroom-inspired dishes. The choices are Ropiteau Vin de Pays d'Oc Pinot Noir 2007, La Ferme Julien Cotes de Luberon Blanc 2007, and Domaine Andre Brunel Vin de Pays de Vaucluse Granache 2005. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on bargain wines. Dozens are cited, including such notables as Cycles Gladiator Syrah 2007, Robert Mondavi Private Selection Meritage 2006, Cline 'Ancient Vines' Zinfandel 2007, Calera Central Coast Pinot Noir 2007, El Coto Rioja 2007, Matua Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Francis Coppola 'Gold Label' Chardonnay 2007, and Chateau Ste. Michelle Pinot Gris 2008. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on bargain wines from Bordeaux, with a focus on the 2005 vintage. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on several, with highest marks for Chateau Listran Cuvee Prestige 2005, and Chateau de Francs 2005. (Link)
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on the results of his monthly tasting panel. Top red wine is Clos Fidelis 2004, and top white is Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on the trend toward 'green' practices in the vineyard and cellar, with a focus on John Fetzer of Saracina Vineyads. Wine of the week, though, is Anthony Road Finger Lakes Semi-Dry Riesling 2007. (Link
Dallas Morning News: The tasting panel picks white wines priced below $20. Those recommended are Xarmant Txakoli 2007, La Battistina Gavi 2007, Treana White 2007, McPherson Viognier 2006, Reserve Perrin Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2007, Raats Family Original Chenin Blanc 2007, Inama Soave Classico 2007, Naia Verdejo 2007, La Yunta Torrontes 2008, and Alois Lageder Muller Thurgau 2007. (Link)
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Ben Weinberg on cold weather wine favorites. Those on the list are Helfrich Gewurztraminer 2007, Robert Mondavi Chardonnay Solaire 2007, Feudi di San Gregorio Gerco di Tufo 2007, Coto de Hayas Rosado 2007, Leonetti Bardolino Classico 2006, Cline Ancient Vines Mourvedre 2007, and Ironstone Cabernet Franc Reserve 2006. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on wines from the Rutherford Ranch Winery in Napa Valley. Tasting notes on the Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 (and 2006), and the Napa Valley Reserve Chardonnay 2007. Also recommended are the second label Round Hill wines - Pinot Grigio 2007, and Oak Free Chardonnay 2007. (Link)
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on the recent South Beach Food & Wine Festival, and a blind tasting of top red wines from stellar producers around the globe, which was won by Northstar Walla Walla Merlot 2005. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on the growing popularity of red wines from Spain. Top choice in tasting of these is Scala dei Negre 2006. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on Open That Bottle Night, and on the pending changes in the wine shipping laws in Illinois. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on finding real value in wine. Cases in point are Cantele Primitivo 'Salento' 2006, and Vina Gormaz Ribera del Duero Tempranillo 2007. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on the recent Premier Napa Valley tasting. Praise for th 2007 vintage in general, and high ratings for Cabernet Sauvignon wines from Hourglass and Ovid. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman profiles screenwriter Ross Schwartz and the making of the movie Bottle Shock. (Link)
Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring reports from France on a tasting of wines imported in the U.S. by Louis/Dressner. Great praise for many tasted. (Link)
Tasting Room: Food & Wine magazine wine columnist Ray Isle offers tasting notes on Clos LaChance Estate Grenache 2006, Jorian Hill BEEspoke 2007, Domaine de Cascavel In Fine Rouge 2007, and Mas du Fadan Rouge 2007. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson offers a tasting note on Fonterutoli Chianti Classico 2006. (Link)
The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on the vineyards of California's Central Coast and Santa Barbara areas. Nice mention for Josh Jensen and Calera Vineyards. (Link)
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