Wine Review Weekly

 

July 20, 2009

July 2009
 
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Lots of focus on Spain this week, with Laurie Daniel of the San Jose Mercury News praising the wines of Rias Baixas, and Eric Asimov of the New York Times finding much to like in the Ribera Sacra region.  Portugal gets attention, too, from Dave McIntyre of the Washington Post, who writes on the new dry red wines coming from the Douro Valley.  And Frank Sutherland, of the Nashville Tennessean, offers tasting notes on many rose wines for summer enjoyment. 
John Gillespie


 Baltimore Sun:Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Terras Gauda de San Campio 2008.  (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer:Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Red Truck Pinot Noir 2007.  (Link)

Washington Times:Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Morgan 'Cotes du Crow's' Syrah Grenache 2007.  (Link)

Los Angeles Times:Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Botani Sierras Malaga Moscatel Seco 2008.  (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution:Wine writer Gil Kulers suggests Pierre Sparr Cremant d'Alsace Brut Rose NV.  (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel:  Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Festival 34 Chardonnay 2007.  (Link)

Business Week:Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto 2004.  (Link)

Dallas Morning News:Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Emiliana Natura Carmenere 2007.  (Link)

New York Times:Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the wines of the Ribeira Sacra.  Producers earning special praise include Dominio Do Bibei, and Raul Perez. (Link)

Wall Street Journal:Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on French white wines.  Nice comments on Paul Blanc Riesling 2006, Willm Blanc de Blancs Brut NV, and Chateau Haute-Fonrousse 2005.  (Link)

Bloomberg News Service:Wine columnist John Mariani on wines with fanciful names.  Praise for Jealous Bitch Chardonnay 2007, Cupcake Vineyards Chardonnay 2007, Peachy Canyon Zinfandel 'Incredible Red' 2005, and Smoking Loon Pinot Noir 2007.  (Link)

Financial Times:Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on Laurent Ponsot and his crusade against wine fraud at auctions.  (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger:Wine writer John Foy on Gewurztraminer wines.  Praise for Helfrich Gewurztraminer Grand Cru 2005.  (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle:The Chronicle tasting panel reviews wines from Lake County.  Recommended are offerings from Castle Rock, Gergory Graham, Jed Steele, Obsidian Ridge, and Pellegrini.  (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle:Guest writer Dan Berger on Potter Valley and its unique climate for growing winegrapes.  Rieslings from Chateau Montelena, Dashe Cellars, and McFadden are cited as fine examples of what the area can produce.  Also, recommendation for a Pinot Gris from McFadden, and a Dolcetto from Enotria.  (Link)

Sacramento Bee:Wine columnist Chris Macias on winning wines from the California State Fair.  Recommended are Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noirs Brut NV, Jeff Runquist Wines Carignane 2007, and Bloomfield Vineyards Viognier 2008.  (Link)

San Jose Mercury News:Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the wines of Rias Baixas.  Lots of praise for the group, including offerings from Pazo de Senorans, and Palacio de Fefinanes.  (Link) 

San Diego Union Tribune:Wine columnist Robert Whitley on 'oak-free' Chardonnay wines.  Praise for those from Morgan, St. Supery, and Chehelam.  (Link)

Washington Post:Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the new breed of dry red wines from the Douro Valley.  Cited are producers Quinta do Crasto, Niepoort, Quinta do Vale Dona Maria, Quinta do Vale Meao, and Quinta do Vallado.  (Link)

Houston Chronicle:Wine columnist Dale Robertson on the results of his recent panel tasting.  Top score goes to Dry Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 'Endeavor' 2004.  (Link)

Arizona Republic:Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers advice on pairing wine and food.  (Link) 

Minneapolis Star Tribune:Wine writer Bill Ward on a Minnesota winery - Woodland Hill.  Tasting note on Woodland Hill 'La Crescent' 2008.  (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel:Wine writer Bob Hosmon on unfiltered wines from Newton in Napa Valley.  (Link)

Miami Herald:Wine columnist Fred Tasker on value wines.  Highest recommendations are for Bodega Luigi Bosca Finca La Linda Torrontes 2008.  (Link)

Nashville Tennessean:Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on rose wines.  Top choice is L'Estandon Cotes de Provence 2007.  (Link)

Chicago Tribune:Wine reporter Bill Daley on a wine-themed exhibit at the Chicago Art Institute.   (Link)

The Oregonian:Wine columnist Matt Kramer on unusual wine finds.  Recommended are Domaine Alain Brumont Les Jardins de Boucasse 2007, and Chateau La Roseraie du Rimensac 2005.  (Link)
 
Vinography:Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on new releases from Arista Winery.  (Link)

Dr. Vino:Wine blogger Tyler Colman on box wines to try.  (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head:Wine blogger Fred Koeppel reports from Germany on Riesling wines.  (Link)

Veritas in Vino:Wine blogger Alice Feiring on 'Le Billionaire Champagne.' (Link)

The Pour:Wine blogger Eric Asimov offers more thoughts on his visit to the Ribeira Sacra region in Spain.  (Link)

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