Wine Review Weekly
October 17, 2011
The New York wine industry gets both attention and appreciation in the New York Times this week, with Eric Asimov focusing on (in his column and Diner's Journal blog) on the Finger Lakes region and producers, while Howard G. Goldberg profiles Pindar Vineyards on Long Island and their affordable wines. In the San Jose Mercury News, columnist Laurie Daniel recounts a recent trip to Rioja. And wine blogger Tyler Colman (Dr. Vino) has nice things to say about the Brunello wines from Il Paradiso. JG
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Bodega Elena de Mendoza 2010. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Regis Bouvier Marsannay 'Clos du Roy' 2009. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Seghesio Sangiovese 2008. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Goats du Roam Red 2008. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Grgich Hills Fume Blanc 2008. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the challenges and rewards of winemaking in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Commentary from several prominent winemakers, such as John Martini of Anthony Road Wine Company. Recommendations for wines from Red Tail Ridge, Red Newt, Ravines, Hermann J. Wiemer, Heart and Hands, Bloomer Creek, and Anthony Road. (Link)
New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on the remarkably affordable wines of Pindar Vineyards on Long Island. Special praise for the Winter White, and the Peacock Chardonnay 2010. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague reviews online auction sites, with a focus on WineBid.com. Nice mentions for wines from Chappellet, Chateau Giscours, Clape, Verget, William Fevre, Roda, and others. (Link) On another page, Teague previews an upcoming auction to be held by Zachy's, with mentions for wines from Dujac, Domaines de la Romanee-Conti, Comtes Lafon, and others. (Link) On yet another page, Teague has nice things to say about Cantina di Terlano Lagrein Riserva Porphyr 2007. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on South African winemaker Mark Solms and his wines. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the rise of fine, small production wines from Australia. Her picks include wines from Bindi, William Downie, Giant Steps, Ten Minutes by Tractor, and others. (Link) Forbes Online: Wine columnist Jeff Lefevere on buying wine online. Focus on flash sale sites and others. (Link)
Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on wine shopping in Istanbul, Turkey. Nice mentions for wines from Gaja, Chateau Valcombe, La Mission Haut Brion, and others. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy has nice things to say about A. F. Gros Bourgogne Rouge Hautes Cotes de Nuits. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Sauvignon Blanc wines from
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on the challenges of harvest in California this year. Quote from many notables, including Marcy Keefer of Keefer Ranch, Blake Kuhn of Clayhouse Vineyard, and others. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne offers praise for Domaine de la Terre Rouge Viognier 2008. (Link)
Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Wine columnist Dan Berger on Mediterranean wine culture. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel reports on a trip to Rioja. Praise in general for the quality and value of the wines, with nice comments on wines from Lopez de Heredia, Cune, Remelluri, Campo Viejo, Bodegas Bilbainas, and others. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the evolution of wine making in Maryland, with comments from Rob Deford of Boordy Vineyards and other industry leaders. (Link) On another page, recommendations for several Maryland wines, the highest rated of which is Black Ankle Vineyards Slate. (Link)
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers suggestions on affordable Burgundy wines that are worth a try. Nice mentions for producers Faiveley, Gerard Raphet, Verget, Comtes Lafon, and others. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on emerging white wine grape varieties, with nice mentions for wines from Shooting Star, Tangent, Anne Amie, and others. Also, recommendation for Enotria Arneis 2010. (Link)
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on Loire Valley wines. Highest recommendations are for wines from Bouvet-Laduay, Domaine des Baumard, Domaine Fournier, and Remy Pannier. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Robert Stein on Syrah wines, with recommendations for those from Writer's Block, K Vintners, Novy, Tensley, Efeste, and others. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on affordable wines from Bordeaux. Dozens of tasting notes offered, for wines such as Ronan de Clinet 2009, Mouline la Graviere 2006, Roc de Segur 2009, Haut-Sarthes Bergerac 2009, and others. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on Portland wine retailer CorksCru and their selections. Tasting notes on wines from La Mano, Gran Sasso, Domaine de Menard, and Clisson. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on the Wine & Spirits Top 100 wines, with tasting notes on many of these. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the Brunello wines of Il Paradiso. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel offers praise for the Trefethen Oak Knoll Cabernet Sauvignon 2008. (Link)
The Feiring Line:
Wine blogger Alice Feiring on winning the Louis Roederer award for online columnist of the year. (Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Ed McCarthy on the white wines of Santorini. (Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts on Castello di Volpaia in Chianti. (Link)
Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray has nice things to say about Concha Y Toro Casillero del Diablo Pinot Noir 2010. (Link)
Terroirist: Wine blogger David White interviews winemaker Tom Foster of Thomas Michael Cellars. (Link)
Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Roederer Estate L'Ermitage 2002. (Link)
Snooth: Wine blogger Gregory Dal Piaz on ten 'buzz worthy' wines, including Moscato wines from Beviamo, and Primo Amore, as well as Vina Albina Reserva 2006 from Bodegas Riojanas, and others. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends De Bortoli Chardonnay 2008. (Link)
Diner's Journal: Wine blogger Eric Asimov offers more thoughts on the challenges of wine making in the Finger Lakes. Quotes from Morten Hallgren of Ravines Wine Cellars, Dave Whiting of Red Newt Cellars, and others. (Link)
