Wine Review Weekly
May 9, 2011
Wine columnist Eric Asimov, writing in the New York Times, quotes winemaker Christian Moueix as saying "I've been a producer of red wines for 42 years...I don't intend to become a producer of black wine." Beautiful. In the Miami Herald, wine columnist Fred Tasker profiles the Zucardi winery in Argentina. And wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers many tasting notes from the Taste of Oakville event. JG
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Paul Jaboulet Parallele 45 Cotes du Rhone Rose 2010. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut Rose NV. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Larochette-Manciat Macon 'Les Morizottes' 2009. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Steingarten Riesling 2006. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Columbia Crest H3 Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2006. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Emilio Moro Ribera del Duero 2007. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on a recent tasting led by winemaker Christian Moueix of Chateau Petrus, Chateau Trotanoy, and more. Very high praise for the restraint and elegance shown in the wines. Numerous tasting notes included. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on South African wines from Anthony Hamilton Russell. (Link) Wine columnist Lettie Teague on wine label design, with mentions for Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Spottswoode, Silver Oak, Mollydooker, and others. Recommendations for Capture Sauvignon Blanc 'Les Pionniers' 2010, Tercos Torrontes 2010, Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz 2009, Occhipinti SP68 2009, and Andre Clouet Millesime Brut 2002. (Link) On another page, Teague offers a recommendtion for Domaine du Bagnol Cassis Blanc 2008. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons on bargain wines. Mentions for regions from Argentina to Alentejo, and recommendation for Chateau Larrivet-Haut-Brion Blanc 1998. (Link) On another page, Lyons summarizes Robert Parker's ratings of the 2010 Bordeaux wines, and offers suggestions of his own. Many cru classe wines mentioned and rated. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on vintner Patrick Campbell, who recently sold Laurel Glen winery to a group led by Bettina Sichel. Notes on a retrospective tasting of the wines. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the wine and politics of Languedoc. Along the way, recommendations for a handful of wines, including Domaine Les Aurelles 2007, Domaine de Nizas 2007, and others. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on rose wines for Mother's Day. Recommended are Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rose 2009, Domaine Carneros Brut Rose Cuvee de la Pompadour, and Pol Roger Brut Rose 2002. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews white wines from New Zealand. Recommended are Pinot Gris wines from Woollaston and Lawson's; Rieslings from Mt. Difficulty and Villa Maria; and Chardonnays from Craggy Range and Babich. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Guest columnist Michael Apstein on the growing thirst for wine in China. Along the way, mentions for Chateau Margaux, Petrus, and other stellar wines. (Link)
Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on finding value in wines. Also, recommendation for Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling 2009. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the importance of storing and serving wines at the right temperature. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on bargain wines, with highest ratings for First Drop Wines 'The White One' 2009, Ru Gavi di Gavi 2009, and Simonnet-Febvre Saint Bris 2009. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has nice things to say about Hidden Ridge 55% Slope Cabernet Sauvignon 2006. (Link)
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on wines for warm weather enjoyment. Top choice is Krug Rose. (Link)
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on wines from the Zucardi winery in Argentina. Hightest recommendations go to Santa Julia Brut Rose NV, and Santa Julia Reserva Malbec 2009. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Retailer Jason Ross on aperitif wines. Recommendations for Casal Mendes Vinho Verde, Simonnet-Febvre Cremant de Bourgogne, Lillet Blanc, and Bodegas Hidalgo 'La Gitana' Manzanilla Fino. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on organic and biodynamic wines. Recommendations for wines from Tenuta Lageder, La Biancars di Angiolino, Girasole, Les Vignerons de Estezargues, and Barra. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on the Taste of Oakville event, with ratings for many wines, including high praise for Futo Proprietary Red Wine 2008, and Dalla Valle Maya Red Wine 1994. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the 2010 vintage of Muscadet wines. Praise for wines from Domaine de la Pepiere and others. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on the Cakebread family, with a recommendation for Cakebread Cellars Dancing Bear Ranch 2006. (Link)
The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring has nice things to say about Domaine Guion Bourgeuil 2008. (Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Michael Apstein on Merlot wines from Long Island. Rankings from a tasting, with Merlot from Raphael on top. (Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini reviews on wines from Sanford, Chateau d'Esclans, and more. (Link)
Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray toasts the demise of Bin Laden with J. Schram North Coast Brut 2001. (Link)
Terroirist: Wine blogger David White interviews winemaker Leslie Sisneros of Inspiri and other wineries. (Link)
Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Varanda do Conde Vinho Verde 2009. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Terra d'Alter Verdelho 2010. (Link)
Diner's Journal: Wine blogger Eric Asimov offers more thoughts on vintner Christian Moueix and the evolution of style at Chateau Trotanoy. (Link)
