Wine Review Weekly
August 30, 2010
In the Washington Post, columnist Dave McIntyre takes a look at distinctive wines from Chablis. Bag-in-box wines (mostly Italian and French) get some love from wine columnist Stephen Meuse in the Boston Globe. And wine blogger Tyler Colman (Dr. Vino) finds interesting red wines that can be chilled. JG
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Tenuta Rapitala 'Nuar' Nero d'Avola 2007. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Kris Pinot Grigio 2009. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Moulin de Gassac Vin de Pays de l'Herault 'Guilhem' Blanc 2008. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Hugel Gentil 2008. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Mark West Pinot Noir 2008. (Link)
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Chateau Maris La Touge Syrah 2006. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Thierry & Pascale Matrot Bourgogne Chardonnay 2007. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on small, family winemaking estates in Bordeaux. Focus on Domaine du Jaugaret, but nice mentions for others, mainly those importred by Neal Rosenthal, Kermit Lynch, and Daniel Johnnes. (Link)
New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on awards for Long Island wineries at the New York Wine and Food Classic. Top awards given to Bedell Cabernet Franc 2008, Paumanok Tuthills Lane Vineyard Merlot 2007, and Peconic Bay Nautique Esprit de Rouge NV. (Link)
New York Daily News: Wine writer Scott Reiner has nice things to say about Dominique Hauvette Baux-de-Provence Le Roucas 2006. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on the wines of Puligny-Montrachet. Tasting notes on wines from Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, Ramonet, Louis Jadot, Henri Boillot, Carillon, and Domaine Leflaive. (Link) On another page, McInerney offers more thoughts on other white Burgundy wines. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons writes on the challenges of blind tastings of wine. (Link) Wine columnist Lettie Teague has very nice things to say about red wines from Portugal - with nice comments for Prazo di Roriz 2008. (Link) On another page, Teague comments on a wine and cheese tasting held at Paumanok Winery on Long Island. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the fine 2009 vintage Beaujolais wines, with recommendations for Marcel Lapierre Morgon, Jean-Paul Brun Terres Dorees Cote de Brouilly, Clos de la Roilette Fleurie (and Cuvee Tardive), and Damien Coquelet Beaujolais-Villages. (Link)
Financial Times: Guest writer Andrew Jefford on Pinot Noir wines from Australia and New Zealand. Dozens of tasting notes, with high regard given to Felton Road Block Five 2008. (Link)
Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse
on bag-in-box wines. Recommendations for Poderi Zanusso 'Sant Andrat' Venezia Giulia Bianco NV (and Rosso NV), Domaine La Guintrandy Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2009, Vignerons de Caractere Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2009, and Le Vin de l'Uncle Charles' Rouge 2007. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on Taltarni winery in Australia, with praise for the Brut Tache NV. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Muscadet wines from the 2009 vintage. Lots to like among those recommended. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on California sparkling wines, with a focus on Roederer Estate. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne offers a tasting note on The Crusher Clarksburg Grower's Selection Rose of Pinot Noir 2009. (Link)
Santa Rosa Press-Democrat: Wine columnist Dan Berger on barrel aging of wines and the 'low oak' trend. Nice comments for J Vineyards Pinot Gris 2009. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the glories of Chablis. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on several with highest rating for Domaine Alain Gautheron Chablis Preier Cru 'Les Fourneaux' 2007 (and 2008). (Link)
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on white wines for summer enjoyment. Highest rated is Heron Sauvignon Blanc 2009. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on the use of meaningless terminology on wine labels. Also, recommendation for La Fiera Pinot Grigio 2009. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: The tasting panel picks red wines to pair with steak. The chosen are Penley Estate Phoenix Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale 2006, Dona Paula Estate Malbec 2008, Marques de Riscal Reserva Rioja 2004, Esporao Reserva 2006, Veramonte Primus 2007, and Villa Antinori 2006. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on inexpensive white wines. Top choice is Columbia Crest Two Vines Pinot Grigio 2009. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on Viognier wines. Tasting notes on several with highest praise for Seven Hills Talcott Vineyard 2009. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on wine brands created for women that infuriate, not intrigue. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow comments on Dr. Loosen Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Spatlese 2008. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on red wines that take to a chill. Recommended are Frappato Valle dell' Acate 2008, Cheverny Clos du Tue-Boeuf 2009, and Torre dei Beati Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Cerasuolo Rosa-ae 2009. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel offers much praise for MacRostie Pinot Noir 2006. (Link)
Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on biodynamic winemaking practices at Montinore winery in Oregon. (Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Robert Whitley on the wines of Nickel & Nickel. (Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers a number of mini-reviews of wines, including new releases from C. Donatiello, and Pascal Jolivet. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Hure Freres L'Inattendue Blanc de Blancs NV. (Link)
