Wine Review Weekly
November 1, 2010
Boston Globe wine writer Stephen Meuse reports on the paper's annual tasting of inexpensive wines. In the Chicago Tribune, wine columnist Bill Daley takes a long and intersting look at the Carmignano wines from Tuscany. And wine blogger Tina Caputo, of Wine Review Online, addresses the quality evolution of Chilean wines. JG
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Torres Ibericos Rioja Crianza 2007. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Terre de Trinci Sagrantino di Montefalco 'Ugolino' 2004. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Stag's Leap Wine Cellars SLV 2001. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Skeleton Gruner Veltliner 2009. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Etude Carneros Pinot Gris 2009. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on SpatleseGerman Riesling wines. Top wine in tasting (and rated best value) is Willi Schaefer Mosel Graacher Domprobst 2009. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on Riesling wines produced in Napa Valley by the Smith-Madrone winery. (Link) On another page, McInerny recounts a recent wine tasting with retailer Dave Sokolin, with nice mentions for wines from Jaboulet, Guigal, and Bonneaudu Martray. (Link) Wine columnist LettieTeague reports from Napa Valley on the difficult harvest this year, with a focus on Spottswoode Estate. Tasing notes (and praise) for several of the Spottswoode wines. (Link) On another page, she offers some thoughts on back labels and the front label of the new Jets Uncorked wine, which she finds soft and approachable. (Link) On yet another page, Teague recounts a visit to Woodlands Wine Merchant in Nashville, with nice mentions for wines from Theirry Puzelat and others. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons offers an update on the Bordeaux 2010 vintage, with a focus on Vieux Chateau Certan. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy interviews Pierre-Emanuel Taittinger on the challenges of the global market for Champagne and small grower Champagnes. Tasting notes of several Taittinger Champagnes. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the growth of Italian wines on the U.S. market. Comments from Joe Bastianich, Danny Meyer, and other notables. (Link)
Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on the Globe's annual 'Plonkapalooza' tasting of wines under $12. (Link) On another page, favorite wines of each taster are listed, with Stephen Meuse favoring DomaineHaut-Marin 'Cuvee Marine' Cotes de Gascogne 2009 amont the whites, and El Coto Rioja Crianza 2006 among the reds. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on wine for Thanksgiving. Recommendation for Knipser Gewurztraminer Riesling 2007. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Rhone style white wines.
Tasting notes on wines from Stolpman Vineyards, Saracina, Rubicon Estate, Qupe, Highflyer, DeLille Cellars, and Copain. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne has nice things to say about El Dorado Estate Reserve Malbec 2007. (Link)
Santa Rosa Press-Democrat: Wine columnist Dan Berger on 'award-winning' wine lists and their pitfalls. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on dessert wines produced in Virginia and Maryland. (Link) Highest rated in tasting are Linden Late Harvest Petit Manseng 2006, and Veritas Vineyard & Winery 'Kenmar' 2007. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on a wine produced for the Atlanta Braves baseball team with a label featuring Bobby Cox. (Link)
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers some thoughts on drinks for boating events, with a nice recommendation for Gruet Blanc de Blancs 2004. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on new wine shops in Minneapolis. Also, recommendation for a wine from Lebanon - BatrounMountain 'Pays des Patriarches' 2004 (and 2005). (Link)
Dallas Morning News: The tasting panel picks wines under $15 to pair with a casserole dish. Recommended are D'Arenberg 'The Stump Jump' GSM 2008, Ecco Domani Chardonnay Pinot Grigio 2009, Estancia Pinot Grigio 2009, Hahn Pinot Noir 2008, and Domaine de Saint-Antoine Rose 2009. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Chardonnay wines from Napa Valley. Top choice is Educated Guess 2008. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on Carmignano wines from Tuscany. Tasting notes on Carmignano wines from Ghiaie della Furba, Trefiano, Villa di Capezzana, and Barco Reale. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on bargain wines that deliver quality. Recommended are Delmas Cuvee Berlene Blanquet de Limoux 2007, NWVP Yamhill-Carlton District Chardonnay 2009, Chateau Routas Rouviere Rose 2009, AltanoDouro Red Wine 2007, and two from Black Box - the California Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 and New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc 2009. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers tasting notes on many of the top 100 wines selected by Wine & Spirits Magazine, including Champagnes from Veuve Clicquot and Louis Roederer. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman interviews South African winemaker Ken Forrester on the subject of Chenin Blanc. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel has nice things to say about Palacios Remondo 'La Vendimia' Rioja 2009. (Link)
The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on Port collector Bob Antia and his produgious collection, with nice mentions for Port wines from Dow's, Taylor's,
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Tina Caputo on the wines of Chile, with nice mentions for several producers, including Santa Ema, Montes, Cousino Macul, Concha y Toro, Santa Rita, and others. (Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini-reviews of wines from Bonny Doon and Paul Dolan. (Link)
Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on a recent tasting for wine bloggers sponsored by Wines from Chile. (Link)
Tasting room: Wine editor and blogger Ray Isle on wines for Halloween, such as Flora Springs 'Ghost Winery' Cabernet Franc 2006, Spellbound Chardonnay 2008, and others. (Link)
Snooth: Wine blogger Gregory Dal Piaz profiles DomaineSerene in Oregon, with tasting notes on several of the wines. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Patrick Piuze Chablis. (Link)
Diner's Journal: Wine blogger Eric Asimov offers more thoughts on sweetness in wines and the importance of balance. (Link)
