Wine Review Weekly
September 20, 2010
In the Napa Register, columnist Dan Berger updates the latest harvest conditions in Northern California. Wine blogger Tyler Colman (Dr. Vino) offers notes on new Bordeaux wines imported by Daniel Johnnes. And Bloomberg News wine columnist Elin McCoy reports this week from Traverse City, Michigan on the joys of drinking locally made wines. JG
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Loredona Vineyards Riesling 2009. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Domaine Faury Syrah 2009. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Bethel Heights Estate Grown Pinot Noir 2008. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Coastline Cabernet Sauvignon 2008. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Cantina Zaccagnini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2007. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the wines of Ribera del Duero. Mixed reviews, but priase for Montecastro 2005, while Vina Sastre 2008 is cited as a good value. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on the pitfalls of ordering wine by the glass. Along the way, mentions for a number of wines and recommendations for Pierre Moncuit Blanc de Blancs Brut NV, Pazo de Senorans Albarino 2009, Chateau d'Esclans Whispering Angel Rose 2009, Ladera Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, and Saracco Moscato d'Asti 2009. (Link) On another page, Teague mentions luxury wines available by the glass in New York, including Cos d'Estournel 2005, Krug Champagne, Marcassin Three Sisters Chardonnay 2006, and Roederer Cristal 2002. (Link) And on another page, she offers praise for Secateurs Chenin Blanc 2009. (Link) But wait - she's not done this week before mentioning Hirsch heilgenstein Gruner Veltliner 2008 and Passopisciaro Nero d'Avola 2007. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons has nice things to say about Vina Alba wines from Argentina. (Link) Lyons also has nice things to say about the wines of Etienne Grivot in Vosne-Romanee. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the joys of drinking local in Travese City, Michigan. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on wine-searcher.com and other Internet wine search companies. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on white wines from Italy, with nice comments for Ceretto Arneis Blange 2009, and Ceretto Mostcato d'Asti 2009. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Merlot wines from Napa Valley. Recommended are those from Barnett Vineyards, Marilyn Wines, Robert Foley Vineyards, Ramsay, Duckhorn, Shafer, and Robert Mondavi. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne has nice things to say about Obscurity Cellars Lemley Ranch Vineyard Charbono 2008. (Link)
Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on the 2010 harvest in
Santa Rosa Press-Democrat: Wine columnist Dan Berger on wine touring in the fall. Recommendation for Chateau Ste. Michelle Viognier 2008. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on wines from French Camp Vineyards in Paso Robles. Nice comments on several small producer wines from this source, including Bodega de Edgar Tempranillo. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on D.C. area Master Sommelier Kathryn Morgan. (Link) On another page, her colleagues propose celebratory wines, including Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia 1976, Movia Ribolla 2007, Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgeuil Les Rouillieres 2009, Jacques Selosse Substance, Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon 1974, and Chateau Palmer 1989. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers recommended Niner Wine Estates Sangiovese 2007. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward recommends Bourtari Moschofilero white wine as a final summer enjoyment. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Staff writer Kim Pierce on red wines from the Douro Valley of Portugal. Recommendations for Vale do Bofim 2006 (and 2007), as well as Quinta de Vesuvio 2007. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on good value in Chardonnay wines. Top choice is Ghost Pines 2007. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on wines to pair with an Asian duck dish. Top choices are Columbia Crest Two Vines Gewurztraminer 2008, Hess Cabernet Sauvignon Alomi Vineyard 2007, and J. Lohr Syrah 2008. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on dealing with wine stains, with a nice mention for Fat Barrel Pinotage 2008. (Link) On another page, recommendation for NWVP Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2008. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on Reading Between the Wines, a new book by Therry Theise. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on importer Daniel Johnnes and his new wines from Bordeaux. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel offers high praise for Talbott Logan Pinot Noir 2008. (Link)
Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on new wines from Arnot-Roberts. (Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Mary Ewing-Mulligan on Cantina Terlano Alto Adige Santa Maddelena Hausler 2009. (Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers tasting notes on wines from Three Rivers Winery, Hugel, and Shinn Estate Vineyards. (Link)
Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on Wrath Winery in Monterey. (Link)
Diner's Journal: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on new wines fermented in amphorae from winemaker Josko Gravner. (Link)
