Wine Review Weekly
May 2, 2011
Rather stunning that winemaker Aaron Pott of Blackbird Vineyards says of Robert Parker (in Bloomberg News story this week) "I'm kind of sad to see him go. You know what he likes and doesn't like, and it made things easier for us." Wow. You just can't add anything to that. Please read the whole story at the BloomergNews link below. JG
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Cuma Torrontes 2010. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Barnard Griffin Fume Blanc 2009. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Domainede la Charmoise 'M. de Marionnet' Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2009. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Chappellet Mountain Cuvee 2007. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Chateau d'Arthus 2009. (Link)
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Sogrape Vinhos Callabriga Douro 2008. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Belasco de Baquedano Llama Malbec 2009. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the distinct pleasures of Vouvray wines. Huet Clos du Bourg 2009 is highest rated, while Francois Pinon 2009 is noted as a fine value. (Link)
New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on the release of Rosatodi Refosco from the Channing Daughters winery on Long Island. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on a lunch meeting with violinist Itzhak Perlman, with mentions for Chateau Trotanoy, Chateau de Beaucastel, and Soldera. Nice mentions also for wines from HofstadderBarthenau, and recommendations for wines from Chateau de la Huste, FerghettinaFranciacorta, Saracco, and Kracher. (Link) On another page, Teague recounts a recent meeting and tasting with vintner Christian Moueix of Chateau Petrus and many other wineries, with notes on several vintages of Chateau Trotanoy. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Reporter Ryan Flinn on the implications of Antonio Galloni taking over California wine reviews for Robert Parker and his publications. Comments from a number of winemakers, including Aaron Pott of Blackbird Vineyards, who just comes right out and says it. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on undervalued wine finds, including ParadisoShiraz, Champteloup Muscadet, Chateau de Pizay, and others. (Link)
Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on inexpensive sparkling wines. Producers recommended are Francois Chidaine, Juve y Camps, Argyle, Domaine Breton, and WeingutEwald Gruber. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy has lots of nice things to say about Le G de Chateau Guiraud 2009. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting pa
nel reviews red Burgundy wines from the 2008 vintage. Recommendations for those from Louis Jadot, Perrot-Minot, Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot, Joseph Drouhin, Bouchard, Morey-Coffinet, Domainede la Pousse d'Or, Charles Audoin, Faively, and DomaineArlaud. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias offers more thoughts on the Taste of Oakville event, with nice comments for Cuvee Arianna 2006 from Spoto Wines. (Link)
Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on the challenges of finding good value wines. Also, recommendation for Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot 2007. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Staff writer Jessica Yadegaran on Grenache blanc wines, with notes on those from Bonny Doon, Tablas Creek, High Flyer, and Somerston. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on Pinot Noir wines from New Zealand. Lots to like. (Link) On another page, recommendations for several wines, with highest rating for Dog Point Vineyards Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has very nice things to say about Quintay Clava Pinot Noir 2009 from Chile. (Link)
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on GrunerVeltliner wines. Highest rating goes to Nigl 2009. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on the struggles of the Australian wine industry and some hopeful signs. Nice comments for wines from Peter Lehmann, St. Hallett, d'Arenberg, and others. Also, recommendation for Innocent Bystander Victoria Pink Moscato 2010. (Link)
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on bargain wine suggestions from his readers. Among the recommendations are wines from Finca Flichman, Concha y Toro, Columbia Crest, Tormaresca, Menagea Trois, Barefoot Cellars, and others. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on varying styles of Chardonnay wines. Nice mentions for numerous producers, including Kendall-Jackson, Byron, Talbott, Joseph Drouhin, and others. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on Portland's urban vintners - PDX Urban Wineries. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers more from the World of Pinot Noir event. Many tasting notes and ratings, with highest marks for wines from Au Bon Climat. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman pulls together some interesting insights on wine critic James Suckling and his blog. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on several new releases from wine producer Coppo in Italy. (Link)
The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on wines to try with spring ramps and potatoes. Among the recommendations are wines from La Clarine Farm, Coturri, and Franck Balthazar. (Link)
Wine Review Online
: Wine writer Ed McCarthy on the trend toward drier Champagnes, with a focus on Moet & Chandon. (Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini reviews of wines from Scaggs Vineyards, Xumek, and more. (Link)
Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on inexpensive white wines from Bordeaux. (Link)
Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy has nice things to say about Prazo de Roriz Douro Red 2008. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Shobbrook Seppeltsfield Syrah 2009. (Link)
Diner's Journal: Wine blogger Eric Asimov offers more thoughts on the future of sparkling wine production in England. (Link)
