Wine Review Weekly
November 9, 2009
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Rosemblum Vintners Cuvee XXXI Zinfandel. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Artezin Mendocino County Zinfandel 2007. (Link)
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects St. Francis Red 2006. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Bodegas Aldeanueva Shaya Verdejo 'Old Vines' 2008. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Pommery Brut Royal Champagne NV. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Laurent-Perrier Grand Siecle Champagne NV. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Ryan Patrick Naked Chardonnay 2008. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the mostly Viennese wines imported by Darcy and Huber Selections. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on Syrah and Shiraz wines from around the world. Nice mentions for Barefoot Cellars, Qupe, Donkey & Goat, Concha y Toro, Penfolds, Pirramimma, Lewis, Planeta, and Domaine Monte de Luz. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on the wines of British Columbia. Praise for wines from Pelham Estate, Thirty Bench, Clos Jordanne, and No. 99 Estates. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on the wines of Jean-Pierre Moueix, with special praise for the Merlot 'Encore' 2005. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Syrah wines from Washington State. Recommended are Owen Roe Ex Umbris 2007, Efeste Ceidleigh Red Mountain 2006, Betz Family Winery La Cote Rousse Red Mountain 2007, Amavi Cellars Walla Walla Valley 2007, and Chateau Ste. Michelle Ethos 2006. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on wines to pair with meatloaf. The chosen are Castello Monaci Maru Negroamaro 2006, Le Colombier Vacqueyras Cuvee 'G' 2007, and C.G. Di Arie Southern Exposure Zinfandel 2005. (Link) On another page, wine writer Mike Dunne has praise for Ursa Vineyards Lodi Silvaspoons Vineyard Tannats 2005 (and 2006). (Link)
Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Wine columnist Dan Berger on Tudal Family Winery in Napa Valley. Praise for the value and quality of the wines, with notes on Honker Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Tractor Shed Red 2007, and Tudal Cabernet Sauvignon 2005. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on 'green' practices in the vineyard and winery. Nice mentions for Rodney Strong Vineyards, Parducci, Cono Sur, and Grove Mill in New Zealand. (Link)
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on wines that need to be decanted. Top choice is Arizona Stronghold Vineyards Red Wine 2008. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on half bottles of wine. Also, recommendation for Dry Creek Vineyard Fume Blanc 2007. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on new releases of Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Top choice is Adobe Road 'Bavarian Lion Vineyard' Cabernet Sauvignon 2006. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on the wines of Fronsac. Recommendations for Chateau Moulin Haut-Laroque 2005, Chateau de La Dauphone 2005, and Chateau Les Roches de Ferrand 2000. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on new value wines. Recommended are Bodega Quo Campo de Borja Grenache 2008, and Cantine Gini Chianti 'Solatio' 2007. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers an extensive tasting note on Henri Boillot 'Cuvee Laetitia' Grand Cru Brut NV. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on a tasting of Domaine Grand Veneur Cotes du Rhone 2007 from both a 750ml bottle and 3L box. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel offers praise and extensive tasting notes on Swanson Pinot Grigio 2007, and Silverado Merlot 2005. Scroll down to get to these. (Link)
Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on the leaders of the natural wines movement. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Luciano Sandrone Dolcetto d'Alba 2007. (Link)
The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on single-variety wines and those made from many grapes. Nice mentions for Ravenswood and also the wines made by Marcel Deiss. (Link)