Wine Review Weekly
October 25, 2010
In the Washington Post this week, columnist Dave McIntyre writes about the push to place more wines from Virginia and Maryland on wines lists in the Washington, DC area. In the Chicago Tribune, wine writer Bill Daley goes looking for wines to pair with a red curry beef dish and comes up with quite an eclectic collection. And wine blogger Fredric Koeppel offers several tasting notes on wines recently tasted on his trip to Chile, with praise for many of these. JG
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Cline Cashmere 2009. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Chateau des Jacques Moulin-a-Vent 2009. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Dutcher Crossing Costello Vineyard Chardonnay 2008. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses D'Arenberg 'The Stump Jump' Shiraz 2008. (Link)
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Yealands Pinot Noir 2009. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Can Feixes Blanc Seleccio 2009. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the pending bill in Congress that would severely restrict consumer direct wine purchases. Focus is on GaragisteWine.com. (Link)
New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on Pugliese Vineyards on Long Island, with tasting notes on several of their wines. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on the pros and cons of biodynamic grape growing. Tasting notes on wines from Smith Madrone, Grgich Hills, Robert Sinsky, Domaine Leflaive, and Zind Humbrecht. (Link) On another page, McInerney reports on a tasting of red wines from New Zealand's Craggy Range Winery. (Link) On yet another page, he recounts a visit to Bouchon in Los Angeles, with nice mentions for several wines on the list, including offerings from Louis Metaireau, Jean Claude Thevenet, Turley, Holus-Bolus, Diatom, Clos de Royaute, and Domaine les Palleres. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons profies British wine mogul Tony Laithwaite and offers a tasting note on Baron de Lagrezette 40th Anniversary Cuvee Cahors 2005. (Link) On another page, Lyons offers tasting notes on Joseph Drouhin Chassagne Montrachet 2007, and William Fevre La Maladiere Chablis 2008. (Link) Wine columnist Lettie Teague pays a visit to St Helena wine retail shop 750 Wines. Along the way, nice mentions for wines from Luc Morlet, Showket, and Foley. (Link) On another page, she profiles winemaker Philippe Melka and wines from a new project. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on new wine books from Terry Theise and Matt Kramer. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the Lurton family of Bordeaux, and their many wineries and wines. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on Vouvray wines, with nice comments for Domaine Benoit Gautier Argilex Sec 2008, and Cuvee du 5 Novembre Moelleux 200
5. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Bordeaux style blends from California. Tasting notes on Rodney Strong Symmetry 2007, Peachy Canyon Para Siempre Red 2008, Highway 12 Vineyards & Winery Series Ranch Red 2008, and Blackbird Vineyards Illustration Red 2007. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on the very unusual growing season in California, with comments from such notables as David Beckstoffer and Cathy Corison. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne has nice things to say about Lone Buffalo Vineyards 'Where the Buffalo Roam' 2008. (Link)
Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on Riesling wines from around the globe. Nice mentions for several producers, including Chateau Ste. Michelle. Also, recommendation for Jekel Monterey County Riesling 2009. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the efforts of Virginia first lady Maureen McDonnell to promote wines from Virginia. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on a Mondavi family reunion and their charitable wine venture with Morton's Restaurants. (Link)
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell on wines featured at a dinner in New York at the James Beard House. The chosen are Stronghold Vineyards "Dayden" Rose 2009, Miner Family Vineyards 'Wild Yeast' Chardonnay 2007, Steeger St. Jost Riesling Kabinett 2008, and Pazo de Senorans Albarino 2009. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Chardonnay wines from Sonoma County. Top choice is Kunde Family Estate Chardonnay 2007. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on wines to pair with a red curry beef dish. Comments on Legaris Ribera del Duero 2005, Kenwood Gewurztraminer 2009, Schramsberg Cremant Demi-Sec 2006, Bodega Tamari Torrontes Reserva 2009, Stoller JV Estate Pinot Noir 2007, Down Under Shiraz 2008, Terras Gauda Albarino 2009, and Chandon Rose NV. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on originality in winemaking. Cases in point are Baumard Savennieres 2006, and Holloran Pinot Noir 2008. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers praise for Freestone Vineyards 'Ovation' Chardonnay 2007. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on wine shops that offer better prices online. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on wines from Chile, with praise for Sauvignon Blanc wines from Vina Leyda. (Link)
The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring posts a link to her WSJ article on how to buy very rare wines, with nice mentions of Romanee-Conti, Cheval Blanc, and other notables. (Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Michael Franz offers praise for Penley Estate 'The Traveller' Shiraz 2005. (Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts posts tasting notes on several wines from Blackbird Vin
eyards and also offers a column on recently tasted wines from Chile. (Link)
Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on possible changes to laws regulating the labeling of 'organic wine.' (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Gran Lurton Corte Friulano 2009. (Link)
Diner's Journal: Wine blogger Eric Asimov offers more thoughts on the forces behind the bill that would end direct wine shipping. (Link)
