Wine Review Weekly
July 11, 2011
In the Financial Times, columnist Jancis Robinson offers insight on the pricing of the 2010 vintage Bordeaux wines. The San Francisco Chronicle tasting panel reviews numerous red wines from Portugal and finds much to like. And wine blogger Alder Yarrow reports from Greece on tastings of Santorini wines. JG
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Torres Sangre de Toro Rose 2010. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Domainedu Gros Nore Bandol Rose 2010. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Pascal Jolivet Sancerre 2009. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Dow Vale do Bomfim Douro 2008. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Pico Maccario Lavignone Barbera d'Asti 2009. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on rose wines from Spain. Highest rated is Pares Balta Ros de Pacs 2010, a Penedes wine. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on the resurgence of Soave wines. Recommendations for BollaSoave Classico 2010, Ca' Rugate San Michele Soave Classico 2010, Inama Soave Classico 2009, I Stefanini Soave Monti de Toni 2008, and Pieropan Soave 2009. (Link) On another page, Teague offers praise for Cold Heaven Winery's Nevertell Pinot Noir 2009. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons reports on rising prices in Bordeaux, and finds some surpising bargains from Chateau Lacoste Borie, Chateau Teyssier, and Chateau Capbern-Gasqueton. Also, recommendation for Notre Dame de Cousignac 2009. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the ups and downs of the Bordeaux 2010 En Primeur campaign. Comments from proprietors of Lafite, Margaux, Haut Brion, and others. (Link)
Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on packing wine in your suticase for travel. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on new French wine finds. Recommended are Jadot Beaujolais-Villages 2010, Domaine du Tariquet Classic 2010, and Chateau d'Aqueria Rose 2010. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews red wines from Portugal. Recommendations fro wines from Quinta de Roriz, Quinta de Pellada, Quinta do Crasto, Quinta de Cabriz, Niepoort, and Granadeiro. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on Portugal and its many indigenous grape varieties. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on Shenandoah Vineyards, with nice comments for their Amador County Chenin Blanc Viognier 2010. (Link)
< strong>Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on Bruce Cohn and his B.R. Cohn Winery in Sonoma Valley. Recommendation for the Silver Label Chardonnay 2010. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on Syrah wines at the Central Coast Wine Competition. Very uneven group, but nice comments for offerings from Thacher, Bonny Doon, Qupe, and others. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the growing influence of wine retailer and personality Gary Vaynerchuk, with a nice mention for Guy Drew Vineyards in Colorado. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on a number of good value wines under $15, with highest praise for Domaine Grosbot-Barbara Chambre d'Edourard 2009. (Link)
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on wines from the Piemonte region, with mentions for wines from Rocca, Gaja, and others. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has lots of nice things to say about Buried Cane No Oak Chardonnay 2009. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward recommends Frescobaldi Remole Toscana 2009. (Link)
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on Pinot Grigio wines. Highest recommendations are for wines from Castello Banfi, J Vineyards, and Maso Canali. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Rob Stein on white wines from Italy. Recommendations for wines from Ceretto, La Cala, Pieropan, Arnaldo-Caprai, PilandroLugana, and Feudidi San Gregorio. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on cellaring and aging wine. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on trends at a Portland retailer, with tasting notes on wines from Barbadillo, Santa Julia, Domaine Saint Nabor, Lorelle, and Nicola. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on the wines of Santorini. Lots of background and tasting notes from wineries Santo, Gavalas, Gaia, Roussos, and others. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman offers an amusing quiz on timely wine world topics. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on several Chardonnay wines from Morgan. (Link)
The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on the $350 bottle of Echezeaux recently enjoyed by Rep. Paul Ryan. (Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Robert Whitley on summer wines, with a tasting note on Bertani Valpolicella 2009. (Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini reviews on wines from Bonny Doon, Dry Creek Vineyard, Pascal Jolivet, and others. (Link)
Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on the New York Times column on Rep. Mike Thompson of St Helena. (Link)
Snooth: Wine blogger Gregory Dal Piaz on Chardonnay wines from Sonoma County. Tasting notes on several, including wines from Patz& Hall, DuNah, and others. (Link)
Terroirist: Wine blogger Dave White interviews winemaker Greg La Follette. (Link)
All We Can Eat: Wine blogger Dave McIntyre on Gary Vaynerchuck's views of wines produced in states other than California, Oregon, Washington, and New York. (Link) On anther page, a tribute to Deb Whiting of Red Newt Cellars in the Finger Lakes region of New York. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger JancisRobinson recommends Andre Vatan Les Perriers Sancerre 2010. (Link)
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Torres Sangre de Toro Rose 2010. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Domainedu Gros Nore Bandol Rose 2010. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Pascal Jolivet Sancerre 2009. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Dow Vale do Bomfim Douro 2008. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Pico Maccario Lavignone Barbera d'Asti 2009. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on rose wines from Spain. Highest rated is Pares Balta Ros de Pacs 2010, a Penedes wine. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on the resurgence of Soave wines. Recommendations for BollaSoave Classico 2010, Ca' Rugate San Michele Soave Classico 2010, Inama Soave Classico 2009, I Stefanini Soave Monti de Toni 2008, and Pieropan Soave 2009. (Link) On another page, Teague offers praise for Cold Heaven Winery's Nevertell Pinot Noir 2009. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons reports on rising prices in Bordeaux, and finds some surpising bargains from Chateau Lacoste Borie, Chateau Teyssier, and Chateau Capbern-Gasqueton. Also, recommendation for Notre Dame de Cousignac 2009. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the ups and downs of the Bordeaux 2010 En Primeur campaign. Comments from proprietors of Lafite, Margaux, Haut Brion, and others. (Link)
Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on packing wine in your suticase for travel. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on new French wine finds. Recommended are Jadot Beaujolais-Villages 2010, Domaine du Tariquet Classic 2010, and Chateau d'Aqueria Rose 2010. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews red wines from Portugal. Recommendations fro wines from Quinta de Roriz, Quinta de Pellada, Quinta do Crasto, Quinta de Cabriz, Niepoort, and Granadeiro. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on Portugal and its many indigenous grape varieties. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on Shenandoah Vineyards, with nice comments for their Amador County Chenin Blanc Viognier 2010. (Link)
< strong>Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on Bruce Cohn and his B.R. Cohn Winery in Sonoma Valley. Recommendation for the Silver Label Chardonnay 2010. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on Syrah wines at the Central Coast Wine Competition. Very uneven group, but nice comments for offerings from Thacher, Bonny Doon, Qupe, and others. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the growing influence of wine retailer and personality Gary Vaynerchuk, with a nice mention for Guy Drew Vineyards in Colorado. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on a number of good value wines under $15, with highest praise for Domaine Grosbot-Barbara Chambre d'Edourard 2009. (Link)
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on wines from the Piemonte region, with mentions for wines from Rocca, Gaja, and others. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has lots of nice things to say about Buried Cane No Oak Chardonnay 2009. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward recommends Frescobaldi Remole Toscana 2009. (Link)
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on Pinot Grigio wines. Highest recommendations are for wines from Castello Banfi, J Vineyards, and Maso Canali. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Rob Stein on white wines from Italy. Recommendations for wines from Ceretto, La Cala, Pieropan, Arnaldo-Caprai, PilandroLugana, and Feudidi San Gregorio. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on cellaring and aging wine. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on trends at a Portland retailer, with tasting notes on wines from Barbadillo, Santa Julia, Domaine Saint Nabor, Lorelle, and Nicola. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on the wines of Santorini. Lots of background and tasting notes from wineries Santo, Gavalas, Gaia, Roussos, and others. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman offers an amusing quiz on timely wine world topics. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on several Chardonnay wines from Morgan. (Link)
The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on the $350 bottle of Echezeaux recently enjoyed by Rep. Paul Ryan. (Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Robert Whitley on summer wines, with a tasting note on Bertani Valpolicella 2009. (Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini reviews on wines from Bonny Doon, Dry Creek Vineyard, Pascal Jolivet, and others. (Link)
Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on the New York Times column on Rep. Mike Thompson of St Helena. (Link)
Snooth: Wine blogger Gregory Dal Piaz on Chardonnay wines from Sonoma County. Tasting notes on several, including wines from Patz& Hall, DuNah, and others. (Link)
Terroirist: Wine blogger Dave White interviews winemaker Greg La Follette. (Link)
All We Can Eat: Wine blogger Dave McIntyre on Gary Vaynerchuck's views of wines produced in states other than California, Oregon, Washington, and New York. (Link) On anther page, a tribute to Deb Whiting of Red Newt Cellars in the Finger Lakes region of New York. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger JancisRobinson recommends Andre Vatan Les Perriers Sancerre 2010. (Link)
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