Wine Review Weekly
February 7, 2011
Columnist John Mariani, writing in Bloomberg News, takes a look at a new winemaking direction at Stag's Leap Winery. In the New York Times, columnist Eric Asimov evaluates a good number of Torrentes wines from Argentina and finds a few gems. And wine blogger Tyler Colman (Dr. Vino) asks the age-old question: Guacamole—impossible food pairing? JG
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Kendall-Jackson Summation 2009. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Pennywise Merlot 2008. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks PioCesare Barolo 2006. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Abeja Chardonnay 2008. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Baron de Rothschild Bordeaux 2005. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Benton Lane Estate Pinot Noir 2008. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Torrontes wines from Argentina. Mixed opinions on the wines in the tasting, but praise for several, especially the favorite—CafayeteValley Torrontes 2009, which is also noted as a fine value. (Link)
New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on the wines of MattebellaVineyards in Long Island, with praise for the Old World Blend. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on the preservation of very old vineyards in California, with mentions for Mike Carlisle's Carlisle Vineyard, as well as the Ridge Geyerville and Lytton Springs vineyards. (Link) Wine columnist LettieTeague on evolving tastes for sweet wines, with recommendations for A. Margaine Demi-Sec Champagne, Domaine du Clos Naudin Foureau Vouvray Demi-Sec 2005, Dr. Loosen Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Spatlese 2009, Jorge Ordonez & Co. No. 1 Seleccion Especial Malaga 2007, and La Spinetta Biancospino Moscato d'Asti. (Link) On another page, mentions for two other sweet wines—Channing Daughters' Pazzo, and Campbell's Rutherglen Muscat. (Link) On still another page, Teague interviews Brian Zucker of K & L Wine Merchants in California. Along the way, nice mentions for Jean-Maurice Raffault 'Les Galuches' Chinon 2009, TenutaMonteti 2006, AndezonCotes du Rhone 2009, Ariston Aspasie Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne, and Bodegas y Vinedos del Jalon Clarival Calatayud 2006. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons on collaborations between French vintners and winemakers in California and Chile, with mentions for new projects World's End, and Aristos. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani profiles winemaker Christophe Paubert of Stag's Leap Winery, with many nice comments on the wine, including the Chardonnay 2009. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the wines of Portugal and the many native grape varieties found there. Recommendations for wines from Niepoort, Quinta do Vesuvio, Esporao, Luis Pato, and others. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy has a lot of nice things to say about Banfi Chianti Classico 2008, and Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva 2007. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Rose Champagnes. Recommendation for those from Fleury, PolRoger, Bruno Paillard, R.H. Coutier, Paul Bara, Vilmart, R. Renaudin, PehuSimonet, and Rene Geoffroy. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on Chardonnay wines to discover. Recommendations for wines from Alma Rosa, Brewer-Clifton, Calera, Foxglove, Varner, and Wind Gap. (Link)
Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on many grape varieties highlighted at Italy's Vino 2011 event in New York. Also, recommendation for Banfi Rosa Regale Brachetto d'Acqui 2009. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on winemaker Daryl Groom and his new Colby wine, produced and marketed for a very good cause. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on decoding wine labels. (Link) On another page, recommendations for Pont de Gassac Selection Guibert 2009, Brooks Amycas 2008, and Le Chapeau Cuvee Napolean Pinot Noir 2009. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has nice things to say about Jade Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2007. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward has nice things to say about Clean Slate Riesling 2009. (Link)
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on wines for Super Bowl Sunday. Most higly recommended are Charles Krug Chardonnay 2009, Hanna Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, and Banfi Chianti Superiore 2008. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Rob Stein on wines from Spain. Recommendations for wines from producers Marques de Grinon, Las Terrassas, Alto Moncayo, Black Slate, Vina Sastre, and Garnatxa. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on wines for winter and spring. Mentions for wines from Lungarotti, Luigi Bosca, Concannon, Lurton, Dr. Thanisch, and others. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on wine-related applications for smart phones. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers tasting notes on barrel samples an current releases from DomaineJean-Chartron in Puligny Montrachet. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on pairing wine wine guacamole. Readers respond, just in time for the Super Bowl. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel has lots of nice things to say about Evohe Vinas Viejas Garnacha 2009. (Link)
The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring reports from Paris on the Le Dauphin tapas bar and its wines. (Lin k)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Ed McCarthy on Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc wines. Praise for many Cabernets, led by Robert Mondavi Reserve, Chateau Montelena Estate, Heitz Cellars Martha's Vineyard, and more. (Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offer praise for 2007 vintage wines from Newton Vineyard and Trivium. (Link)
Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray offers some straight talk about Valentine's Day expectations and wine. (Link)
Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Franciscan Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2009. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger JancisRobinson recommends Hudelot-NoellatBourgogne Rouge 2009. (Link)
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Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Pennywise Merlot 2008. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks PioCesare Barolo 2006. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Abeja Chardonnay 2008. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Baron de Rothschild Bordeaux 2005. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Benton Lane Estate Pinot Noir 2008. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Torrontes wines from Argentina. Mixed opinions on the wines in the tasting, but praise for several, especially the favorite—CafayeteValley Torrontes 2009, which is also noted as a fine value. (Link)
New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on the wines of MattebellaVineyards in Long Island, with praise for the Old World Blend. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on the preservation of very old vineyards in California, with mentions for Mike Carlisle's Carlisle Vineyard, as well as the Ridge Geyerville and Lytton Springs vineyards. (Link) Wine columnist LettieTeague on evolving tastes for sweet wines, with recommendations for A. Margaine Demi-Sec Champagne, Domaine du Clos Naudin Foureau Vouvray Demi-Sec 2005, Dr. Loosen Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Spatlese 2009, Jorge Ordonez & Co. No. 1 Seleccion Especial Malaga 2007, and La Spinetta Biancospino Moscato d'Asti. (Link) On another page, mentions for two other sweet wines—Channing Daughters' Pazzo, and Campbell's Rutherglen Muscat. (Link) On still another page, Teague interviews Brian Zucker of K & L Wine Merchants in California. Along the way, nice mentions for Jean-Maurice Raffault 'Les Galuches' Chinon 2009, TenutaMonteti 2006, AndezonCotes du Rhone 2009, Ariston Aspasie Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne, and Bodegas y Vinedos del Jalon Clarival Calatayud 2006. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons on collaborations between French vintners and winemakers in California and Chile, with mentions for new projects World's End, and Aristos. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani profiles winemaker Christophe Paubert of Stag's Leap Winery, with many nice comments on the wine, including the Chardonnay 2009. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the wines of Portugal and the many native grape varieties found there. Recommendations for wines from Niepoort, Quinta do Vesuvio, Esporao, Luis Pato, and others. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy has a lot of nice things to say about Banfi Chianti Classico 2008, and Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva 2007. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Rose Champagnes. Recommendation for those from Fleury, PolRoger, Bruno Paillard, R.H. Coutier, Paul Bara, Vilmart, R. Renaudin, PehuSimonet, and Rene Geoffroy. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on Chardonnay wines to discover. Recommendations for wines from Alma Rosa, Brewer-Clifton, Calera, Foxglove, Varner, and Wind Gap. (Link)
Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on many grape varieties highlighted at Italy's Vino 2011 event in New York. Also, recommendation for Banfi Rosa Regale Brachetto d'Acqui 2009. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on winemaker Daryl Groom and his new Colby wine, produced and marketed for a very good cause. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on decoding wine labels. (Link) On another page, recommendations for Pont de Gassac Selection Guibert 2009, Brooks Amycas 2008, and Le Chapeau Cuvee Napolean Pinot Noir 2009. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has nice things to say about Jade Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2007. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward has nice things to say about Clean Slate Riesling 2009. (Link)
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on wines for Super Bowl Sunday. Most higly recommended are Charles Krug Chardonnay 2009, Hanna Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, and Banfi Chianti Superiore 2008. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Rob Stein on wines from Spain. Recommendations for wines from producers Marques de Grinon, Las Terrassas, Alto Moncayo, Black Slate, Vina Sastre, and Garnatxa. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on wines for winter and spring. Mentions for wines from Lungarotti, Luigi Bosca, Concannon, Lurton, Dr. Thanisch, and others. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on wine-related applications for smart phones. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers tasting notes on barrel samples an current releases from DomaineJean-Chartron in Puligny Montrachet. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on pairing wine wine guacamole. Readers respond, just in time for the Super Bowl. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel has lots of nice things to say about Evohe Vinas Viejas Garnacha 2009. (Link)
The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring reports from Paris on the Le Dauphin tapas bar and its wines. (Lin k)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Ed McCarthy on Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc wines. Praise for many Cabernets, led by Robert Mondavi Reserve, Chateau Montelena Estate, Heitz Cellars Martha's Vineyard, and more. (Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offer praise for 2007 vintage wines from Newton Vineyard and Trivium. (Link)
Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray offers some straight talk about Valentine's Day expectations and wine. (Link)
Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Franciscan Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2009. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger JancisRobinson recommends Hudelot-NoellatBourgogne Rouge 2009. (Link)
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