Wine Review Weekly
July 6, 2010
We add coverage this week of blogger Joe Roberts of 1WineDude, winner of the top award a the Wine Bloggers conference in Walla Walla, and Blake Gray's 'The Gray Market Report' blog. Also new this week are columns from the Las Vegas Review-Journal and the New York Daily News. And there are many suggestions for 4th of July backyard meals. JG
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Rancho Zabaco Sonoma Heritage Vines Zinfandel 2008. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Underwood Cellars Pinot Noir 2009. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks DomaineFerrer Ribiere 'Le F' 2009. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Chateau de Roquefort Gueule de Loup. (Link)
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Carpano Antica Formula. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Evening Land Pinot Noir 2008. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on American Pale Ales this week. (Link)
New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg on new wine releases from MacariVineyards in Long Island. (Link)
New York Daily News: Wine shop owner Scott Reiner on the wine selections of Jose Pastor, with numerous recommendations. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on a wine bar in Barcelona, with mentions for several stellar wines, including Remirezde Ganuza Reserva Rioja 2003. (Link) On another page, he profiles Rhone winemaker Jean-Luc Colombo and his wines. (Link) And on yet another page, McInerney profiles the Torres winemaking family of Spain, and their wines. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on a recent auction of single malt Scotch whiskies. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the prices of cru classe Bordeaux wines from the 2009 vintage. (Link)
Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on bargain domestic wines. Recommended are Cline Cellars Oakley Five Reds 2008, Guenoc Petite Sirah 2006, Charles & Charles Rose 2009, 90+ Cellars Riesling Lot 19 2008, and Ravines Keuka Village White Wine 2008. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on Saint Emilion wines of the 2009 vintage, with ratings for many chateaux. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews white wines from Portugal. Producers cited include Quinta da Alorna, Niepoort, SoalheiroPrimeiras, Quinta do Feital, Luis Pato, and Quinta da Murta. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on trends in the California wine industry. Along the way, nice mentions for Scholium Project, Turley Wine Cellars, Bonny Doon, Arnot-Roberts, and Peay. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on Cabernet Franc wines, with recommendations for Solune Sierra Foothills 2005, and Charles Jouget Cuvee Terroir Chinon 2008. (Link)
Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on Cru Beaujolais wines, with nice comments for Georges Duboeuf Moulin-a-Vent 2009. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine columnist Gil Lempert-Schwarz recommends Clos du Bois Pinot Noir 2006. (Link)
Washington Examiner: Guest writer Lou Marmon on summer drinks and rose wines. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on rose wines from the 2009 vintage in France, with high praise for Mas de la Rouviere 2009. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on several wines. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has nice things to say about Doobie Red 2008 from the B.R. Cohn winery. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward has nice things to say about Sebeka Chenin Blanc. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: The tasting panel picks wines to pair with a shrimp sandwich. The chosen are MapemaSauvignon Blanc 2009, Trimbach Riesling 2007, Vina Robles Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Ruffino Orvieto 2008, and Angeline Chardonnay 2007. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Chardonnay wines from the Carneros region. Top choice is Artesa 2008. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on Zinfandel wines from Sonoma County. Highest ratings go to Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut 2007, and Ridge East Bench Dry Creek Valley 2008. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole interviews wine writer Ray Isle, who has many nice things to say for Oregon wines beyond Pinot Noir. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on little-known wines from Napa Valley, with tasting notes on offerings from Smith Madrone, Lang & Reed, and others. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on a tasting of Hirsch wines. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel has nice things to say about En Route Pinot Noir 2008, and Renaissance Roussanne 2006. (Link)
Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on wine importer Jose Pastor and his wines. (Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Mary Ewing Mulligan on a Refosco wine from Marco Felluga. (Link)
1 Wine Dude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers reviews of wines from Claypool Cellars and many others. (Link)
The Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on a tasting of wines with Adam Lee of Siduri. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Dry River Craighall Riesling 2008. (Link)
Diner's Jounal: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on a cocktail made with sparkling wine. (Link)