Wine Review Weekly
June 14, 2010
Washington Post columnist Dave McIntyre takes a close look at wines from Austria and finds a compelling combination of quality and value. In the Newark Star Ledger, wine writer John Foy offers very extensive tasting notes on left bank Bordeaux wines from the 2009 vintage. And Laurie Daniel in the San Jose Mercurey News offers suggestions for summer enjoyment of rose wines. JG
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Quivira Sauvignon Blanc 2009. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Domaine les Pallieres Gigondas 'Les Racines' 2007. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Domaine Houchard Cotes de Provence Rose 2009. (Link)
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Famille Ligneres Las Vals Rouge 2004. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Bodegas Arzuraga La Planta 2008. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on rose wines from Provence. Lots to like, with highest praise for Chateau de Roquefort Corail 2009. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerny on the Umbrian wines of winemaker Paolo Bea. (Link) On another page, columnist Lettie Teague reports on a tasting of Vinho Verde wines. (Link) She also offers a tasting note on Gli Eremi Verdicchio di Jesi Classico Riserva 2006. (Link) Meanwhile, staff writer Will Lyons weighs in on wines from Brazil. (Link) Lyons also comments on wines from South Africa, with praise for Vergelegen Chardonnay Reserve 2008. (Link) And Michelle Wu has nice things to say for a new sparkling wine from Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on the wines of Chablis, with a focus on Maison Joseph Drouhin. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the retail wine market in the U.K. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on the 2009 vintage Bordeaux wines, with ratings of dozens of wines tasted over several days. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Zinfandel wines from Lodi. Recommended are those from Three Old Vines, McCay Cellars, M2 Wines, Lange Twins, Harney Lane, and Gnarly Head. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne profiles vintners Andy Erickson and Annie Favia, and their Favia wines. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on Dillian Wines Shenandoah Valley Primitivo 2008. (Link)
Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on the wines of Underdog Wine Merchants, with many nice comments for several of the brands, especially Cupcake. Also, tasting note on Concannon Petite Sirah 2007. (Link )
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on rose wines for summer enjoyment. Nice comments for wines produced by Beckmen Vineyards, Quivira, La Vieille Ferme, Marques de Caceres, Julian Chivite, and others. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the quality and value of wines from Austria. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on several wines, with highest marks for Anton Bauer 'Gmork' Gruner Veltliner 2009, and Stift Klosterneuberg 'Barrique' St. Laurent 2006. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has nice things to say for Graham Beck Brut Rose, and also for Nicolas Feuillatte 1/4 Rose. (Link)
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on wines for Fathers Day giving. Highest rating for Flor de Pingus 2007. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on the white wines of Italy, with a recommendation for Maculan Pino & Toi 2008. (Link)
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on Pinot Grigio for summer enjoyment. Those from J Vineyards and Marco Felluga get highest ratings. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on imported rose wines. Top choice is Calcu Rose 2009, from Chile. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow has nice things to say for Quinta de Roriz Prazo de Roriz Douro 2007. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on a delicious Beaujolais - D. Coquelet Vieilles Vignes Chiroubles 2008. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel offers praise for Girard Sauvignon Blanc 2009. (Link)
Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring reports from the Rhone, with a video post, too. (Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Michael Franz on a tasting of wines of the Piedmont, with many, many notes. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Willunga 100 Grenache 2007. (Link)