Wine Review Weekly

 

April 27, 2009

April 2009
 
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More on the Dr. Vino vs. Robert Parker squabbles this week, reported by Tyler Colman on his Dr. Vino blog, and elsewhere. Wine columnist Bob Hosman, writing in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, has many nice things to say about wines from Rioja. And Wine Review Weekly subscribers can now follow Wine Opinions on Twitter, where we offer tasting notes, links to wine columns, and wine market observations. John Gillespie

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Ravenswood Vintners Blend Zinfandel 2007. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Mer Blanc Alexander Valley Merlot Rose 2008. (Link)

Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Clos LaChance Unoaked Chardonnay 2007. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Brander Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Fogdog Chardonnay 2006. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is Felines Jourdan Picpoul de Pinet 2007.

Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends Macari Vineyards 'Katherine's Field' Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)

Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Chassagne Montrachet Les Blanchots Dessus 2005. (Link)

Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Heitz Bella Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 1998. (Link)

Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends Mirth Chardonnay 2007. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov profiles vintner Randall Grahm, his Bonny Doon wines, and the next big idea. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on the pleasures of Prosecco. Top choice in tasting is Mionetto Brut NV. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on Pinot Noir wines from California with moderate alcohol levels. Best comments for Bearboat Russian River 2005. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the finding that what was thought to be Albarino in Australia is actually Savagnin. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on the Veranda winery in Chile. Praise for the Veranda Pinot Noir 2007, and the Oda Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews red wines from Languedoc. Recommended are Montpezat Vin de Pays d'Oc Merlot 2007, French Maid Vin de Pays d'Oc Pinot Noir 2007, Domaine Sainte-Eugenie Corbieres Rouge 2005, Domaine de l'Hortus Bergerie Pic Saint-Loup 2006, Chateau La Roque Pic Saint-Loup Mourvedre 2006, and Chateau d'Aussieres Corbieres Rouge. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on affordable wines. The choices are Pierre Sparr One Alsace 2007, Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay 2007, and Hahn Estates Monterey Pinot Noir 2006. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on 'green' viticulture efforts in California. Nice comments for Paragon and Firepeak Vineyards in the Central Coast, the Lodi-Woodbridge Winegrape Commission, and Araujo Estate. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance and thier efforts. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on some examples, with highest rating going to Frog's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon 2006. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on this month's wine panel selections. Favorite is 7 Deadly Zins, but nice comments and scores also for Williams Selyem Westside Road Neighbors Pinot Noir 2007, Duckhorn Merlot 2006, and Vertikal Riesling 2007. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on wines from mountain or hillside vineyards. Highest rated is Guigal Cote Rotie 'Brune et Blonde' 2003. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on Dan Aykroyd and his wines. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: The tasting panel picks wines to pair with mussels. Recommended in different price ranges are Domaine Les Hautes Noelles Muscadet 2007, Masi Masianco Pinot Grigio 2007, and Grgich Hills Estate Fume Blanc 2007. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on wines from Rioja. High praise for the wines in general and nice mentions for several producers, including Baron de Ley, Artadi, Lopez de Heredia, Baigorri, Roda, CUNE, Marques de Caceres, Bodegas Riojanas, Marques de Riscal, and Dinasita Vivanco. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on the Miami Wine and Food Festival. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Chardonnay wines from South Africa. Top choice is Excelsior Chardonnay 2008. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on inexpensive 'house' wines sold in major grocery outlets. (Link) On another page, nice comments for offerings from 365 Trackers Crossing, and Oak Leaf Vi neyards. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on an upcoming rose tasting in San Francisco. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman with more on the Robert Parker dust up. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fred Koeppel on alternative production methods and styles of California Chardonnay. (Link)

Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on the possible sale of the Champagne houses owned by LVMH. (Link)

Tasting room: Wine editor and blogger Ray Isle also chimes in on the possible LVMH sale. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Domaine de l'Olivette VdP Coteaux de Cabrerisse Blanc 2007. (Link)

The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on the Fiorano wines of Italy. (Link)
 
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