Wine Review Weekly
November 23, 2009
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Thomas Fogarty Gewurztraminer 2007. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Paitin Barbera d'Alba 'Serra Boella' 2007. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage 2000. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends a vertical collection of Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, including the 1999, 2000, and 2001 vintages. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on new wine books for holiday giving. Nice comments for Randal Grahm's 'vinthology.' (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on Carmenere wines from Chile. Highest rated is Terra Andina 'Reserva' 2007, while Cono Sur 2008 is noted as a good value. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the difficult 2008 vintage in the Rhone. (Link)
Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on wines for Thanksgiving. Recommended are Firestone Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Domaine de Fontsainte Corbieres 2006, Prima Perlo Prosecco NV, Prum 'Essence' Mosel 2008, and Man Vintners Coastal Chenin Blanc 2009. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on Riesling wines for Thanksgiving. Focus is on Hogue Riesling 2008. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg reports on Thanksgiving wine suggestions from Cleveland area wine merchants. Producers cited include Lemelson, Luli, Lucien Albrecht, Panther Creek, Man Vintners, Gerard Raphet, Cesari Duetor
ri, Chandon, Conundrum, Hob Nob, Warre's, Furst, and Melville. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on sparkling wines for Thanksgiving. Recommendations for two wines each from Iron Horse Vineyards and Roederer Estate, as well as offerings from Argyle, Domaine Carneros, Domaine Chandon, Gruet, Scharffenberger, and Schramsberg. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on wines for Thanksgiving. Recommended are Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages 2008, Domaines Schlumberger 'Les Princes Abbes' Riesling 2005, and Niner Wine Estates 'Boot Jack Ranch' Sangiovese 2006. (Link)
Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Wine columnist Dan Berger on growing interest in Petite Sirah wines. Tasting note on Clayhouse Adobe Red 2007, which is a blend of Petite Sirah and other red wine grapes. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on wines for Thanksgiving. Among the dozens of choices are those from Horton Vineyards, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Ponzi Vineyards, Schramsberg, Argyle, Chateau Frank, Kluge Estate, Thibaut-Janisson, Ravenswood, Rosenblum, Ridge, Sterling, Saintsbury, Qupe, Au Bon Climat, Ojai Vineyard, and Bien Nacido Vineyards. (Link)
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on wines for Thanksgiving. Highest rated are Taylor Fladgate Late Bottled Vintage Port 2003, and Chalone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008. Nice comments also for Riesling wines from Columbia Winery and Chateau Ste. Michelle. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on wines for Thanksgiving. Recommended are Zinfandel wines from Rancho Zabaco, Ravenswood, Ridge, Rosenblum, Dry Creek, Frei Brothers, and Kunde Estate. Also recommended are rose wines from Bonny Doon, and Macrostie. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Beaujolais and Pinot Noir wines for Thanksgiving. Top choice is Montoya Pinot Noir 2008. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on retailer Gary Vaynerchuk's Thanksgiving wine picks, which include Sbragia 'La Promessa' Zinfandel 2006, Relativity Quantum 2007, Hugel Gewurztraminer 2007, Brigaldara Valpolicella 2007, and Ave Malbec Premium 2007. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on wines for Thanksgiving. Recommended are Westry Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2008, Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut Rose NV, and Villa di Corlo Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro Amabile NV. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow recommends Descendientes de J. Palacios 'Moncerbal' Bierzo 2003. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman profiles Donald St. Pierre, who imports wine to China. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel has nice things to say for Jackson Estate 'Vintage Widow' Pinot Noir 2008. (Link)
Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on the newly released Living with Wine, of which she is a co-author. (Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Paul Lukacs recommends wines for Thanksgiving - Seven Hills Riesling 2008, Ponzi Pinot Gris 2007, and Saintsbury 'Garnet' Pinot Noir 2008. Other WRO writers also offer recommendations. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Gemtree White Lees Shiraz 2006. (Link)
The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on the resolution of the wine storage facility arson case. (Link)