Wine Review Weekly
May 24, 2010
It's a 'two for the price of one' week at the New York Times, as columnist Eric Asimov writes on the pleasures of Savennieres wines as well as perceived disinterest in Bordeaux wines among members of the Millennial generation. In the Chicago Tribune, wine columnist Bill Daley offers an interesting profile of winemaker Merry Edwards and her Pinot Noir wines. And Dave McIntyre of the WashintonPost reviews many Norton wines from Virginia and finds several to like. JG
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Alamos Malbec 2009. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks J Brut Rose NV. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Domainedu Mas Blanc Collioure 'Cosprons Levants' 2007. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends GuigalCotes du Rhone 2006. (Link)
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Buehler Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Simonnet-Febvre Cremant de Bourgogne Brut NV. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the lack of enthusiasm for Bordeaux wines for Millennials, compared to older generations. Comments from front-liners such as Laura Maniec and Belinda Chang. (Link) On another page, a column on Savennieres, with quite positive comments all around, and special praise for Nicolas Joly Les Clos Sacres 2007, while Chateau d'Epire 2007 is noted as a good value. (Link)
New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg has nice things to say about new white wine releases from Raphael in Long Island. High praise for First Label Sauvignon Blanc 2009. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on Chardonnay wines from Santa Barbara, with lots of nice things to say, especially for wines from Sanford,Au Bon Climat, Babcock, Diatom, Melville, and Brewer-Clifton. (Link) On another page, McInerny opines on pairing food with Sauternes. (Link) And McInerney has very nice things to say for Au Bon Climate Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2008. (Link) On still another page, columnist Lettie Teague writes of the pleasures of Barbera, with a nice note on OdderoBarbera 2008. (Link) There is also reporting from the London International Wine Fair by Will Lyons, who comments on Single Quinta Port wines (Link), light red wines from Germany (Link), and wines from South Africa (Link).
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on Italian vintner Pietro Ratti, his Barolo wines, and the difficulties of the U.S. market. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the evolution of the wine market in Asia. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel, led by Jon Bonne, reviews Napa V alley Cabernet Sauvignon from the 2007 vintage. Tasting notes on many of these, with very nice comments for both the quality and price of Buehler Estate. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on rose wines. Recommended are Domainede la Petite Marie Bourgueil 2009, Josefina Paso Robles Syrah Rose 2008, and GuigalCotes du Rhone Rose 2007. (Link)
Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on a recent study of 'luxury' wine buyers. Also, recommendation for Bota Box Pinot Grigio 2009. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre reviews a new book on the history of wines from Virginia and the emergence of the Norton grape. (Link) On another page, recommendations for several Norton wines, with highest marks for those from Chrysalis Vineyards and Stone Hill Winery. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on Chardonnay wines from South Africa, with special praise for NeethlingshofEstate Unwooded Chardonnay 2009. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward has nice things to say for Greek white wines, with a recommendation for Makedonikos Tsantali. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel wines. Top choice is Brazin Old Vine 2007. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley profiles winemaker Merry Edwards and her wines. Tasting notes on several wines, with nicest comments for the Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole interviews Miguel Torres Maczassek of the Miguel Torres winery in Chile. Nice comments on the Santa Digna Reserve Carmenere 2008. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers a lengthly assessment of the Australian wine industry and Australian wines. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the rather strained wine and food pairings at the White House dinner this week. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on the ever-growing empire of Kendall-Jackson. (Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Mary Ewing-Mulligan on German wine, with praise for the Prum Graacher Himmelreich Spatlese 2007. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Grosset Polish Hill Riesling 2009. (Link)
The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov offers more thoughts on Bordeaux and where it stands with U.S. wine consumers today. (Link)