Wine Review Weekly
December 27, 2010
Lots of Champagne and sparkling wine recommendations this week, from Eric Asimov in the New York Times, Lettie Teague in the Wall Street Journal, and Tyler Colman (Dr. Vino) among others. Port wines get some love this week, too, from Dave McIntyre of the Washington Post and Dale Roberston of the Houston Chronicle. And wine blogger Alder Yarrow (Vinography) offers numerous tasting notes of the wines of Dominique Cornin, in Burgundy. JG
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Salneval Albarino 2009. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Venicia & Venicia Collio Sauvignon Blanc 2009. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Domaine du Coriancon Vinsobres 2007. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Demoiselle Brut Rose Grande Cuvee Champagne NV. (Link)
Denver Post: Wine columnist Douglas Brown recommends Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco NV. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks ZD Chardonnay 2008. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on sparkling wines from all over France. Top choice (and best value) is Philippe Foreau Clos Naudin Brut NV. (Link)
New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on sparkling wines from Long Island. Holiday recommendations for those from Wolffer Estate Vineyard, Sparkling Pointe, Lenz Winery, Martha Clara Vineyards, Shinn Estate Vineyards, and Lieb Family Cellars. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on a recent meal at John Dory, with Marc Oliver Clos de Briords Muscadet 2009, and Dacapo Ruche di Castagnole Monferrato 2007. (Link) Wine columnist Lettie Teague solicits holiday wine recommendations from NYC wine retailers - dozens of picks, including Dom Perignon Andy Warhol Tribute, Louis Roederer Blanc de Blancs 2003, Louis Jadot Corton Charlemagne 2008, Marcasssin Three Sisters Chardonnay 2006, and others. (Link) On another page, Teague interviews retailer Doug Bryant of Sherlock's Wine Merchant in Atlanta. Along the way, nice mentions for Bond, Shafer, La Crema, Chateau Lynch Bages, Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, and Billecart-Salmon. (Link) On yet another page, she recounts wines to be served at the White House, including Kendall-Jackson, Landmark Vineyards, and Pride Mountain winery. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons takes note of the global popularity of Chateau Lafite, with a nice mention also for Chateau Gruaud-Larose. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on Champagne and sparkling wines for the holidays. Offerings from Ayala, Louis Roederer, Charles Heidsieck, Henriot, Bruno Paillard, Mumm, Nicholas Feuillatte, and Perrier-Jouet are recommended. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on proper glassware for wine tasting.&
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Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy has nice things to say about Poggio Il Castellare Brunello di Montalcino 2005, and Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon 2007. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Fonne profiles winemaker Ted Lemon of Littorai Wines - the Chronicle's Winemaker of the Year. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne offers several small producer Champagne selctions in response to Eric Asimov's picks. These include wines from Varnier-Fanniere, Marc Hebrart, and others. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias offer praise for Barsetti Lodi Zinfandel 2008. (Link)
Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on trends in wine pricing. (Link)
San Diego Union-Tribune: Guest columnist Ted Glennon on sparkling wines for the holidays. Recommendations from several San Diego wine experts include wines from Taittinger, Henriot, Billecart-Salmon, and Roederer Estate. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on aged tawny Port wines. (Link) On another page, highest ratings go to 20 year old Taylor Fladgate and Fonseca. (Link)
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on wines for the holidays. Many are recommended, but highest rating is given to Fonseca Bin 27 Port. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers offers a recommendation for Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau 2010. (Link)
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on red wines for winter enjoyment. Highest rated is a wine from Arizona - Pillsbury Wine Co. Roan Red 2009. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on wine service in local restaurants. Along the way, nice mentions for Frogs Leap Napa Zinfandel 2008, Astoria Pinot Nero, and Catamuri Chianti. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: The tasting panel picks their favorite wines of 2010, including Rene Barth Pinot Gris 2008, Capestrano Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2007, Chateau de la Ragotiere Muscadet, Esporao Reserva 2006, Mapema Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Penly Estate Phoenix Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Recovery Red Wine NV, and Boutari Naoussa 2007. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Rob Stein on sparkling wines. Recommendations for wines from Roederer Estate, Mumm Napa, Rotari, Heidsieck Monopole, Varnier-Fanniere, and Cristalino. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill St. John on the pleasures of chocolate and wine. Recommendations are for wines with sweetness, such as Disznoko Tokaji Aszu 6 Puttonyos 2000, and Quady Elysium 2008. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on removing wine stains from clothing, with a nice mention f
or Erath Pinot Noir 2008. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers tasting notes on many wines from Dominique Cornin, in Burgundy. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on Champagne, with tips and lore. Along the way, nice mentions for Camile Saves, and Roederer. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on sparkling wine, with nice comments for Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs Brut 2007. (Link)
The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on buying Champagne, with nice mentions for Selosse, Louis Roederer, Boulard, and La Caravelle. (Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Michael Franz on Champagne, with a focus on Gosset and Ruinart. (Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts on a recent visit to Portugal, with a focus on Quinta da Cavadinha. (Link)
Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray offers tasting notes on several wines from Rosenblum. (Link)
Snooth: Wine blogger Gregory Dal Piaz on dessert wines, with recommendations for those from Chateau Pajzos, Winter's Hill, Patterson Cellars, Feudo Arancio, Fortress Vineyards, Harvet Moon, and Torbreck. (Link)
Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Dow's 20 Year Tawny Port. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Emilio Valerio Navarra 2009. (Link)
Diner's Journal: Wine blogger Eric Asimov offers a companion piece to his wine column this week, by naming his favorite small producers, includingCedric Bouchard, Ulysse Collin, Roger Coulon, Jose Dhondt, Egly-Ouriet, Pierre Gimonnet, Godme Pere & Fils, Larmandier-Bernier, Camille Saves, and Vilmart & Cie. (Link)
