Wine Review Weekly
April 25, 2011
Several columns on the passing of vintner Jess Jackson this week, including thoughts from Dave McIntyre in the Washington Post and Jay McInerney in the Wall Street Journal. In Bloomberg News, columnist Elin McCoy reports from Bordeaux on the en primeur tastings of the very top wines. And Chris Macias, writing in the Sacramento Bee, recalls the best of the recent Taste of Oakville event. JG
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon 2007. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Cogno Barbera d'Alba 'Bricco dei Merli' 2008. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Helfrich Pinot Gris 2008. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Montgras Carmenere Reserva 2009. (Link)
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Iuli Umberta Barbera del Monferrato, and Illuminati Zanna 2006. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Michel Lynch Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on a new and expensive ($220 to $410) corkscrew. (Link) On another page, an exploration of sparkling wines made in England, with nice comments for Nyetimber Estate, Ridgeview Estate, and others. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on the life and accomplishments of Jess Jackson. (Link) On another page, McInerney profiles sommelier Aldo Sohm, with a nice mention for his Gruner Veltliner wine. (Link) Wine columnist Lettie Teague on restaurants in St. Helena, with praise for Cindy's Backstreet Kitchen, Cook, and Rutherford Grill (in Rutherford). (Link) On another page, Teague reports on a sommelier competition, with a nice mention for LeFlaive Puligny Montrachet 2008. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons on the choice of Pol Roger as the royal wedding Champagne. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the Bordeaux en primeur tastings, with high praise for many leading growths, such as Petrus, Latour, Lafite, Mouton, and others. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on high quality kosher wines. Recommendations for kosher cuvees from Chateau Leoville Poyferre, Pontet-Canet, and others. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on Sagrantino wines in Italy, with nice comments on Fongoli Montefalco Sagrantino 2006. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne (and other Chronicle writers) on the legacy of vintner Jess Jackson, who died this week. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on highlights from the recent Taste of Oakville event. Nice comments for wines from Screaming Eagle, and Dalla Valle Maya. (Link)
Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Ber
ger on red wines from the Loire Valley. Tasting notes on wines from Phillipe Gilbert Menetou-Salon, Henry Marionett, Pithon-Paille, and Domaine Roches Nueves. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the latest consumer research from Wine Opinions, with comments from Christian Miller, our Director of Research, on wine usage with and without food. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on eco-friendly language in grape growing and wine production. Nice mention for Quivira Vineyards. (Link)
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on wines for an Easter dinner. Highest rated is Tablas Creek 'Cotes de Tablas' Blanc 2008. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward has nice things to say about Muga Rioja Rosada. (Link)
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker interviews Kate MacMurray of MacMurray Ranch wines. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Robin Riddell on Sangiovese wines, with recommendations for wines from Gargiulo Aprile, Castello di Bossi, Poggio, and Di Majo Norante. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on blended wines, with recommendations for more than a dozen, including wines from Sequoia Grove, Hedges, Concha y Toro, Blackstone, Ernie Els, and more. (Link) Portland Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on a new release from Marchesi Vineyards. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on the spat between the 'MommyJuice' and 'Mommy's Time Out' wine brands, neither of which has a future. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on red wines beyond Bordeaux that are worth time in the cellar. Suggested are Clos de la Roilette, Domaine Baudry, Napanook, and others. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel has nice things to say about Dow's Vale do Bofim 2008. (Link)
The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on a recent dinner and tasting of stellar older wines from producers such as Rauzan-Gassies, Jadot, Domaine de Chevalier, and more. (Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Robert Whitley on wines for spring. Nice mentions for El Coto and Montecillo, as well as wines from Quivira, Louis Jadot, Michele Chiarlo, Pazo de Senorans, Tangent, and others. (Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini reviews of wines from Chimney Rock, Stepping Stone, Casa Silva, and more. (Link)
Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on a side of vintner Jess Jackson that was not at all well known. (Link)
Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Morgan Double L Unoaked Chardonnay 2009. (Link)
All We Can Eat: Wine blogger Dave McIntyre on the death of Sidney Margolis, a legendary D.C. area retailer. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Tesco store brand Barbadillo Sherries. (Link)
