Wine Review Weekly
August 16, 2010
Eric Asimov, in both his New York Times column and blog, finds much to like in the wines from Basque Country in Spain. In the Los Angeles Times, guest columnist Patrick Comiskey takes a long look at the ways in which Wine-Searcher.com affects wine pricing and buying strategies. And wine blogger Robert Whitley, of Wine Review Online, offers his thoughts on Napa Valley Merlot wines. JG
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Torres Vina Esmerelda 2009. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Matchbook Dunnigan Hills Old Head Chardonnay 2008. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Giovanni Almondo Roero Arneis 'Bricco della Ciliegie' 2009. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Root 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks AmeztoiGetaraiko Txakolina 2008. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Txakolina wines from Basque country in Spain. Tasting notes of several of these. (Link)
New York Daily News: Wine writer Scott Reiner on the resurgence of interest in Riesling wines. Tasting notes on several - mainly in the bargain category, including Schloss Gobelsburg Riesling 2009. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on unusual white wines from California. Cases in point are ScholiumProject Marcher Sur Lune Lodi 2008, FaviaSuize Viognier 2006, and Matthiasson Napa White 2008. (Link) On another page, McInerney looks at Pinot Grigio wines worthy of tasting, including wines from Marco Felluga, Schiopetto, Palmina, Scarbolo, and Movia. (Link) On yet another page, some thoughts from McInerney on Pinot Grigio or Pinot Gris wines in the U.S., from producers such as Palmina, EyrieVineyards, St. Innocent, and Channing Daughters. (Link) Staff wrtier Will Lyons on wines to pair with grouse, with recommendation for Domaine de Terrebrune 1999, and nice mentions for producers Durfort-Vivens, Leoville-Poyferre, Leconfield, Thierry Allemand, Chapoutier, and Clape. (Link) Wine columnist LettieTeague offers some thoughts on rose and nice comments for the rose from Domaine Tempier. (Link)
Financial Times: Guest writer Andrew Jefford on rose wines from the south of France. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on Pinot Noir wine from Germany. Focus is on Bernhard Huber Spatburgunder 2007. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Pinot Noir wines from the Sonoma Coast. Those from Williams Selyem, Siduri, Roessler, Red Car, Peay, Lioco, Landmark, Hirsch, Freeman, DeLoach, Cobb, and Baker Lane. (Link)
Wine editor Jon Bonne on California vintner and seer Randall Grahm, his wines, a
nd his new projects. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne has nice things to say about Amador County Cooper Ranch Reserve Petite Sirah 2008. (Link)
Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Wine columnist Dan Berger on high alcohol wines. Also, a recommendation for Bonny Doon Contra 2009. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Guest writer Patrick Comiskey on Wine-Searcher.com and how their pricing service is changing how wine is priced and sold. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the departure of Bill Nelson from WineAmerica - the trade association representing small wineries in the U.S. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on many little-know grape varieties and the wines they make. Along the way, nice comment for Hughes Beaulieu Picpoul de Pinet. (Link)
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on wines from the south of France. Recommendations for Domaine Tempier Bandol 2007, and Mas Fondreche 'O'Sud' 2006. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward has good things to say for La Fiera Pinot Grigio. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on wines with lower alcohol levels. Top choice is Loredona Riesling 2008. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley profiles Italian winemaker Stefano Inama and his wines. Praise for the InamaSoave and more. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole offers a tasting note on EveshamWood 'Vin d'une Nuit' Rose of Tempranillo 2009. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on the Closde la Siete winery in Argentina, with praise for the Red 2008. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman offers thoughts on a variety of wine topics and musings this week. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel offers praise for Argiano Non Confunditur 2007, and Llai Llai Pinot Noir 2008. (Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Robert Whitley offers some thoughts on Merlot, with praise for wines from Twomey, Nickel & Nickel, Chappellet, Truchard, and Clos du Val. (Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts on Hidden Ridge Vineyards and their wines. (Link)
Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on German winemaker Johannes Reinhardt who makes wines in the Finger Lakes region of New York. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Joseph Perrier Blanc de Blancs 2002. (Link)
Diner's Journal: Wine blogger Eric Asimov offers more on Basq
ue Country wines and some of the companies importing them. (Link)
