Wine Review Weekly
November 21, 2011
Holiday wine recommendations abound this week, with bargain selections from Donald Rosenberg in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, and eclectic selections from Bill St. John in the Chicago Tribune, among others. Columnist Fred Tasker, writing in the Miami Herald, reviews a good number of Malbec wines from Argentina. And wine blogger Tyler Colman (Dr. Vino) offers thoughts on Beaujolais Nouveau wines. JG
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Castello di Gabbiano Chianti Classico Riserva 2008. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Jean-Mark Burgaud Beaujolais Regnie 2010. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Siduri Oregon Pinot Noir 2009. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Dievole 'Dievolino' Rosso 2008. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Domaine du Tariquet 2010. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on alternatives to wine with the Thanksgiving feast. Focus is on ciders and a few interesting cocktails. (Link)
New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on Long Island wines to pair with the Thanksgiving feast. Recommendations for wines from Lieb Family Cellars, Macari Vineyards, One Woman Wines and Vineyards, Paumanok Vineyards, Anthony Nappa Wines, Peconic Bay Winery, Coffee Pot Cellars, Pindar Vineyards, and Grapes of Roth. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on a recent tasting of 1911 Moet Champagne. (Link) Wine columnist Lettie Teague on Malbec wines from Argentina. Recommendations for wines from Altos Las Hormigas, Bramare Vina Cobos, Crios, Bodega Norton, and Hacienda del Plata. (Link) On another page, Teague recounts visits to D.C. area wine bars. Along the way, mentions for wines from Patricia Green, Thibaut Janisson, and Domaine Phlemon Perle. (Link) On yet another page, Teague interviews Ed Sands of Calvert Woodley in Washington D.C. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons on Beaujolais Nouveau, with a nice comment for Domaine de la Rochette Regnie 2011. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the growth of the wine market in China. Mentions for Chateau Lafite, Chateau Cheval Blanc, and others. (Link)
Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse offers a tasting note on Inglenook Napa Gamay 1962. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy offers Thanksgiving recommendations for Twomey Sauvignon Blanc 2010, and Wilson Daniels Pinot Noir 2010. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg on wines for Thanksgiving. Recommended are Richter Riesling 2009, Kim Crawford Unoaked Chardonnay 2009, King Estate Pinot Noir 2009, J Vineyards Brut Rose NV, Georges Duboeuf Fleurie 2009, and Cline Cellars 'Live Oak' Zinfandel 2009. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel recommends Santa Barbara Pinot Noirs and Rhone style white wines for Thanksgiving. Pinot Noir recommendations include wines from Brophy Clark, Alma Rosa,
Gainey, Chanin, and others. White wines recommended are from Donkey & Goat, Unti, Alta Colina, Clayhouse, Kunde, and others. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on Wise Villa Winery, with a nice comment on the Sierra Foothills Cabernet Sauvignon 2009. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Staff writer Jessica Yadegaran on a recent event commemorating the 135th anniversary of Simi Winery in Healdsburg. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre takes on the myths of paring wines with holiday meals. Nice mentions of Finger Lakes Gewurztraminer, Barberas, and more. (Link) On another page, McIntyre looks into Beaujolais beyond Nouveau, with a nice mention for Domaine Pascal Aufranc. (Link) And on another page, several Beaujolais wines are recommended, the highest rated of which is Domaine Pral Morgon 'Les Charmes' 2010. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers profiles Atlanta sommelier Justin Amick. (Link)
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell on Arizona vintner Todd Bostock and his wines. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on Beaujolais wines, with a recommendation for Potel-Aviron Moulin-a-Vent Vieilles Vignes 2008. (Link)
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on Malbec wines from Argentina. Highest ratings go to those from Pulenta Estate, Bodega Elena de Mendoza, and Clos de los Siete. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Rob Stein on Zinfandel wines for Thanksgiving. Recommended are wines from Renwood, Seghesio, Brazin, Bogle, Cedarville, and Ridge. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on wines for holiday meals. Recommended are Zocker Gruner Veltliner 2010, Brokenwood Semillon 2010, and Conde de Hervias Mencos Rioja 2005. (Link) On another page, St. John offers thoughts on the history and styles of Madeira wines. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow has nice things to say about Meteor Vineyard 'Perseid' Cabernet Sauvignon 2007. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman casts a new and interesting light on Beaujolais Nouveau. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel offers a tasting note on Veuve Clicquot Brut Rose NV. (Link)
The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on what's old and new in winemaking in Rioja. (Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Michael Apstein on wines from Sardinia, with a focus on wines from Argiolas. (Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts on wines from Paso Robles and the question of alcohol content. (Link)
Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray has a lot of nice things to say for wines from Leeuwin Estate. (Link)
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Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Movia Lunar Ribolla Gialla 2007. (Link)
Dave McIntyre's WineLine: Wine blogger Dave McIntyre on the pros and cons of cheap wine. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Chateau d'Angles Classique Rose 'La Clape' 2010. (Link)
