Wine Review Weekly
June 29, 2009
Dave McIntyre, writing in the Washington Post, reviews rose wines from New World producers and finds some gems. At Bloomberg News, wine columnist John Mariani notes price declines for 2005 vintage Bordeaux wines, and names a number of bargains. 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.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Espiritu de Chile Gewurztraminer 2007. (Link)
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Banfi Centine Rosso IGT Toscana 2007. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Stoller Vineyards 'JV Estate' Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Sanford Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Mas de la Dame Rose du Mas 2008. (Link)
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Orphelin 2005. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on inexpensive summer wines. Recommended are Concha y Toro Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Barefoot Cellars Pinot Grigio NV, Folonari Soave 2007, Bolla Bardolino 2007, and Citra Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2007. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on declining prices for the 2005 Bordeaux vintage. Along the way, nice mentions for Chateau Cote Montpezat, Chateau Tour Seran, Chateau Paloumey, Chateau Tour Bonnet, and Saintayme. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on a tasting of Bordeaux wines from the 1999 vintage. Extensive review, with good value recommendations for Chateau Bernadotte, Chateau La Grave a Pomerol, Domaine de Chevalier, Chateau Gruaud Larose, and Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte. (Link)
Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on inexpensive wines produced in the U.S. Recommended are Trevessia Massachusetts Unoaked Chardonnay 2007, James Arthur Field Winery California White Wine NV, Palmer Vineyards North Fork Pinot Blanc 2007, James Arthur Field Winery California Red Wine NV, and 337 Wine Cellars Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon 2007. (Link)Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy has nice things to say about Riesling wines from Washington State. Nice comments on Mercer Estates Riesling 2007. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc wines. Recommendations for those of Teira Wines, Kunde Family Estates, Grey Stack Cellars, Fritz Estate, Frei Brothers, Chateau St. Jean, and Chalk Hill Estate. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on California winemakers Abe Schoener and Robert Foley, who are making wines from Long Island grapes at the Red Hook Winery in Brooklyn, New York. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on the results of the California State Fair Wine Competition. Gold medal winners noted are Michael-David Winery, Jeff Runquist Wines, and Madrona Vineyards. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on wines from the Piedmont region of Italy. Praise for the offerings from Ceretto, Pio Cesare, Renato Ratti, and Paolo Scavino. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on rose wines from New World producers. Praise for rose wines from Bonny Doon, Wild Rock, and Alexander Valley Vineyards. (Link)
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on winemaker John Duval and his wines. Praise for offerings from the man who made Grange Hermitage at Penfolds for many years. Also, recommendation for Evodia Garnacha 2007 by Collin Williams of Spec's. (Link)
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell reports from the Los Angeles International Wine Competition. Also, recommendations for Zenato Pinot Grigio 2007, Chalone Chardonnay 2007, Burgans Albarino 2007, Sagelands Vineyard Merlot 2006, and Teira Zinfandel 2005. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on rose wines. Recommended are Jaboulet Parallele 45 2008, Torres Sangre de Toro Rose 2008, El Coto Rosado 2008, and Beckmen Vineyards Purisima Mountain Vineyard Grenach Rose 2008. (Link)
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on the wines of Brassfield Winery. Highest recommendations are for the 'Serenity' White Wine 2007, and Pinot Noir 2006. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Cabernet Sauvignon wines from Sonoma County. Top choice is Ferrari-Carano 2006. (Link)Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on a blind tasting of Sauvignon Blanc wines. Nice comments on Markham 2007, Hanna Winery 2008, and Wairau River 2007. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on the wines of Giacomo Conterno, with several tasting notes. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on a tasting of a wine from Viu Manent that earned a very low rating in the Wine Advocate. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fred Koeppel on wines to enjoy with summer cuisine. Recommended are Famiglia Bianchi Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Joseph Drouhin Chablis 2007, Hazard Hill Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2008, and Bonny Doon Beeswax Vineyard Le Cigare Blanc 2007. (Link)
Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on new wines coming from Austria. (Link)
Tasting room: Wine editor and blogger Ray Isle on wines served at the Aspen Food & Wine Classic. The chosen are Nino Negri Ca'Brione 2007, Elyse 'C'est Si Bon' 2005, and Trinchero 'Central Park West' Cabernet Sauvignon 2007. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com:Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)
The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on the wines of Vega Sicilia. (Link)
