Wine Review Weekly
June 13, 2011
In the San Jose Mercury News, columnist Laurie Daniel recommends rose wines from around the world for summer enjoyment, with several selections from France and California, and many from Rioja. In the Financial Times, columnist Jancis Robinson reports on recent tastings of Sauternes, with a focus on the 2010 vintage. And wine blogger Fredric Koeppel offers tasting notes on a number of single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon wines from Nickel & Nickel, posted on his Bigger Than Your Head blog site. JG
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks DomaineSte. Michelle Blanc de Noirs NV. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Domainedu Bagnol Cassis Rose 2010. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Conquista Cabernet Sauvignon 2009. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks GouguenheimValle Escondido Malbec 2009. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on the wine scene in Chicago. Mentions of a number of wines, and recommendations for Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Brut NV, Niepoort Redoma Branco 2009, ForadoriTeroldego Rotaliano 2008, Domaine de Chatenoy Menetou-Salon 2009, and CesarniSforza Tridentum Brut Rose NV. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on a new online wine retail approach in the U.K. by Naked Wines. Along the way, nice mentions for Domaine O'Vineyards, Cavasdel 23, Rotes Haus Gemischter Satz 2010, and RaatsOrignial Chenin Blanc 2010. (Link)
Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on oxydation in wines. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Cabernet Sauvignon wines of the 2008 vintage from Napa Valley. Recommended are wines from Buehler, Chappellet, Corison, J. Davies, Don & Sons, Faust, Hall, Robert Mondavi, Rock Wall, Round Pond, and Townley Wines. (Link)
Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on new regulations in Canada regarding the use of fining agents in wine. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on red wines from the Loire Valley, with praise for their elegant style. (Link)
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on the great diversity of wine grapes grown in West Texas. (Link)
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on Jacuzzi Family Vineyards in California. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on wine author and educator Kevin Zraly. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow has nice things to say about Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon 2008. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel offers tasting notes on numerous single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon wines from Nickel & Nickel. (Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Robert Whitley on winning wines from the Critics Challenge competition that cost under $20. Many brand mentions, including Banfi, Erath, Hahn, and Tapena. (Link)
Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on winemakers Renato and Pietro Ratti. (Link)
Terroirist: Wine blogger Rebecca Canan on winemaker Philippe Coquard of Wollersheim Winery in Wisconsin. (Link)
All We Can Eat: Wine blogger Dave McIntyre on an new smart phone app for Virginia wineries, with nice mentions for Linden Vineyards and Barrel Oak Winery. (Link)
