Wine Review Weekly
October 12, 2009
Patrick Comiskey, writing in the Los Angeles Times, scours the world for off-beat white wines that pair well with fall foods. In the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, columnist Bob Hosman also goes global with dozens of value wine recommendation. And wine blogger Alder Yarrow of Vinography, offers an in-depth look at Napa Valley's Bond Estate and tasting notes on many of their wines. JG
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Bridelwood Chardonnay 2007. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Irony Cabernet Sauvignon 2005. (Link)
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Bisol Prosecco di Valdobbiadene 'Crede' Brut NV. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Pyramid Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Martin Codax Albarino 2008. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Hartford Court Seascape Vineyards Chardonnay 2001. Yes, 2001. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Domaine San de Guilhem Cotes de Gascogne Blanc 2007. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Ten Bells, an unassuming wine bar in New York City. Along the way, nice comments for Andrea Calek Blonde 2008, and Thierry Puzelat Le Rouge Est Mis. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on shopping for wine glasses. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on renewed interest in Sauternes. Focus on Chateau Suduiraut, with nice mentions for Chateau Doisy-Daene, Chateau Coutet, and others. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on a recent wine industry symposium in the UK with a focus on changing styles of wine - especially regaring alcohol levels. Recommendations for a number of lower alcohol wines. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Zinfandel wines from Paso Robles. Recommended are offerings from Rosenblum, Ridge, Peachy Canyon, Grey Wolf Cellars, Four Vines, and Adelaida Cellars. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on new wine finds. Recommended are Bogle Phantom 2006, Cosentino 'The Med' Lodi Red Wine 2006, and Casal Garcia Vinho Verde Branco. (Link)
Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Wine columnist Dan Berger offers thoughts on visiting wine country at harvest time.
Los Angeles Times: Guest writer Patrick Comiskey on white wines for fall enjoyment. Recommended are Alsace wines from Albert Mann, Domaine Ehrhart, Albert Boxler, Kreydenweiss, Dirler-Cade, Deiss, and Weinbach. From Oregon, wines by Adelsheim, King Estate, Elk Cove, and WillaKenzie Estate are suggested. Rhone varieties from Qupe, Peay, Tablas Creek, Bonny Doon, and Stolpman Vineyards are also recommended, as are white Italian wines from Casa d'Ambra, Clelia Romano, and Marisa Cuomo. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on harvest in Bordeaux, Virginia, and California. Nice mentions for Chateau Corbin, Chateau Lagrange, Jefferson Vineyards, and Rodney Strong Vineyards. (Link)
Houston Chronicle: Wine authority Kevin Zraly on the pleasures of white Bordeaux wines. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on the growth of the U.S. wine market. Along the way, nice mention for Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay, but recommendation this week goes to Wolfgang 'Gru-Vee' Gruner Veltliner 2008. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on value wines. producers cited are Arbor Crest, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Hogue, Columbia Crest, and Snoqualmie - all from Washington State. From Australia, the producers whose wines are recommended are Alice White, Little Penguin, Hardy's, Jacob's Creek, and Yellow Tail. From California, value wines by Bogle, Fetzer, Beringer, J. Lohr, and Montevina are named. From France, Mouton Cadet is cited. From Argentina the choice is Valentin, and from Chile the choice is Vina Santa Rita. Goats do Roam, from South Africa, and Marques de Caceres from Spain are also named. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean:
Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on deciphering the sweetness of German wines. Top choice is Monchhof Urzig Wurzgarten Kabinett 2006. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on wines to enjoy with spaghetti and meatballs. Top choices are Terra Andina Carmenere 2008, and Trapiche Bonarda Broquel 2006. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on Bond Estate in Napa Valley, with numerous tasting notes on several vintages of a number of the single-vineyard wines. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on an upcoming wine conference in Rioja, and a planned tasting of Grenache wines. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on Dow's Late Bottled Vintage Port 2004 - scrolling down page is required to see this. (Link)
Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring reports from France - Burgundy and the Jura. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Domaine de la Cevalerie Bourgueil 2006. (Link)
The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on orange (in color) wines. Focus is on Plozner, a winery in Italy. (Link)