Wine Review Weekly
May 30, 2011
In the San Jose Mercury News, columnist Laurie Daniel finds much to like about red wines from Chile. Stephen Meuse, writing in the Boston Globe, finds both value and quality in a collection of wines from Spain. And wine bloggers W. Blake Gray and Elin McCoy suggest Greek wines for summer enjoyment. JG
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Santa Julia Brut Rose NV. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Benessere Pinot Grigio 2009. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Francesco Rinaldi Dolcetto d'Alba 'Roussot' 2009. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Borsao Rose 2010. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses RedCliffe Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests El Molinet 2007. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Txomin Etxaniz Getariako Txakolina 2010. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the Fiano wines of Italy. Notes on several, but top choice (and best value) is Mastroberardino Radici 2007. (Link)
New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on the recent Brooklyn Uncorked event and many Long Island wines sampled there. Nice comments for wines from Waters Crest Winery, Scarola Vineyards, and others. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague interviews chef Alain Ducasse. Along the way nice mentions for a number of Champagnes, such as Krug, Paul Goerg, and - of course - Ducasse. Notes also on a few quite arcane selections from elsewhere in France. (Link) On another page, Teague offers observations on the wine selecctions at Adour. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons on Austrian wines, with a tasting note on Domaene Gobelsburg Gruner Veltliner 2009. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani interviews winemaker Axel Heinz, of Ornellaia. Notes on several of the wines. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson interviews vintner Michel Chapoutier, who has much to say on many subjects. Notes on some of the wines, with praise for several of the Hermitage selections. (Link)
Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on wines from Spain, with recommendations for Condad de Haza Ribera del Duero 2006, Finca Villacreces 'Pruno' ra del Duero 2008, Vina Sastre Ribera del Duero 2008, Finca Resalso Ribera del Duero 2009, Bodegas Valdeaguila 'Vina Salamanca' 2010, and Con Class Rueda 2009. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on Riesling wines, with a focus on St. Urbans-Hof Riesling QBA 2010. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews dry rose wines costing under $20. More than a dozen tasting notes and recommendations
, including wines from Argiolas, Barnard Griffin, Donkey & Goat, Chateau d'Esclans, and others. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on Zinfandel wines from Terra d'Oro. (Link)
Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on decanting wine. Also, recommendation for Trivento Torrontes 2010. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on wines from Chile. Tasting notes on Carmenere and Cabernet Sauvignon wines from Montes Alpha, Cousino-Macul, Pargua, Apaltagua, Vina Chocalan, Viu Manent, Cono Sur, and Terra Noble. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the growing popularity of dry rose wines. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on several wines, with highest ratings for Domaine Bunan Mas de la Rouviere 2010, and Domaine Thomas et Fils Terres Blanches 2010. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has nice things to say about Clif Climber Chardonnay. (Link)
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on several white wines, with highest ratings for Schwarzbock Gruner Veltliner 2009, and Pazo Senorans Albarino 2009. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on rose wines for summer enjoyment. Nice mentions for several brands from different countries, and recommendation for Domaine du Tariquet Vin Cotes de Gascogne Rose de Presse 2010. (Link)
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on wines from Italy and Portugal. Highest rating is for Pombal do Vesuvio Douro 2008. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Robin Riddell on unusual Italian wines. Recommended are Zenato Valpolicella Superiore 2008, Sella and Mosca Cannanau di Sardegna 2006, and Tasca d'Almerita Regaleali Nero d'Avola 2008. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on sweet and fortified wines. Nice comments for sweet wines from Vietti, Husch, Pellegrino, Swanson, and Alois Kracher. Fortified wines from Casta Diva, Toro Albala, Chapoutier, Graham's, and Broadbent are also noted. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on the varied soils of the Willamette Valley, with tasting notes on 'soil-specific' wines from Patricia Green Cellars, and Et Fille. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on Sauvignon Blanc wines from South Africa. Highest ratings for wines from Cape Point Vineyards, and Vergelegen. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on wine selections at the Royal dinner party for the Obamas, including an English sparkling wine - Cuvee Merret Fitzrovia Rose 2004. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel has nice things to say about Bonny Doon Vin Gris de Cigare 2010. (Link)
The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on vintner Frank Cornelissen and his wines from Mt. Etna. (Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Michael Franz on white wines from Chile. Comments on those from Vina Falernia, Cono Sur, and Emiliana. (Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini reviews on numerous wines, including several from Tamas Estates. (Link)
Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray offers numerous tasting notes on Greek wines to enjoy this summer. (Link)
Terroirist: Wine blogger David White interviews winemaker Melissa Burr of Stoller Vineyards. (Link)
Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Domaine Gerovassiliou G Malagousia 2009. (Link)
All We Can Eat: Wine blogger Dave McIntyre on new wine applications for the iPad. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends the collection of Chardonnay wines from Sandhi, the new project from partners including Raj Parr of the Michael Mina restaurant group. (Link)
