Wine Review Weekly
February 27, 2012
Lots of love for Muscadet this week, from columnist Elin McCoy of Bloomberg News, and blogger Joe Roberts (1WineDude) as well. In the Financial Times, columnist Jancis Robinson finds much to like in Bordeaux blend wines from New Zealand. And Laurie Daniel, writing in the San Jose Mercury News, offer tasting notes on white wines from Italy's Collio region. JG
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Le Canon du Marechal 2010. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Ribeauville Gewurztraminer 'Vendanges Manuelles' 2009. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Antica Napa Valley Chardonnay 2009, from Antinori. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Handcraft Pinot Noir 2010. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Pfeffingen Rhinefalz Dry Riesling 2009. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov profiles winemaker Kevin Harvey of Rhys Vineyards. Praise for focus and expressivness of the Rhys Pinot Noir wines. (Link)
New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg has nice things to say about the wines of Sannino Bella Vita Vineyard. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on top somelliers and their wine picks, with recommendations for wines from Lapierre, Matthiasson, Independent Producers, Albert Seltz, and La Grange Tiphaine. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the wines of Muscadet, with notes on wines from Domaine Pierre Luneau-Papin, and Domaine de la Pepiere. (Link) On another page, McCoy reports on new Chinese ownership of Bordeaux wine properties. (Link)
Forbes Online: Contributor Sarah White on wines recommended by top sommeliers. Included are wines from Qupe, Chateau Lascombes, Jean-Marc Brocard, Descendientes de J. Palacios, and others. (Link) Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the evolution of fine wines in New Zealand, with a focus on Bordeaux blends from Cable Bay, Craggy Range, Trinity Hill, Hans Herzog, and others. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on Celeste 2008, a Ribera del Duero wine from Torres. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Grenache wines from California and Washington. Recommendations for wines from Bonny Doon, Skinner, Landmark, and others. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on great wine values under $20. Eclectic group includes wines from Niepoort, Spy Valley, Chales Jouget, Tablas Creek, Tangent, and others. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne offers high praise for the Ridge Vineyards Russian River Valley Ponzo Zinfandel 2009. (Link)
Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on the alcohol content of wines. Also, recommendation for Tapena Garnacha 2010. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the white wines of the Collio region of Italy. Notes on wines from Venica & Venica, Marco Felluga, Ronco, Zuani, and others. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on red wines from Argentina beyond Malbec, with quotes from Laura Catena. (Link) On another page, recommendations for several Argentine red wines, with highest marks for Bodega Chacra Barda Pinot Noir 2010. (Link)
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on recent tasting panel results. Recommendations for wines from Tangent, Duckhorn, Duchman, Bon Anno, Paraduxx, and Shafer. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has nice things to say about Domaine Pichot Vouvray 2010. (Link)
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell on wines that have been served at the White House. Nice mentions for Caymus, Robert Mondavi, Caymus, Duckhorn, Schramsberg, Beaulieu, and Iron Horse. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on Merlot wines from Washington. Comments on wines from Northstar, Gordon Brothers, L'Ecole No. 41, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Snoqualmie, and Columbia Crest. (Link)
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on the wines of Wild Horse Winery, with special praise for the Blaufrankisch. (Link) Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Robin Riddell on Malbec wines from Cahors. Recommendations for wines from Clos La Coutale, Chateau Famaey, and Clos Siguier. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on the importance of clonal selection for Pinot Noir. Recommendations for wines from Merry Edwards, Cambria, Erath, and Davis Bynum. (Link) Seattle Times: Wine columnist Paul Gregutt offers tasting notes on several wines from Tranche winery in Washington. Also, recommendations for Abel Clement Cotes du Rhone 2009, and Domaine Notre Dame des Pallieres Rasteau 2009. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole has nice things to say about Idealist Wines 'Diplomlat' Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2009. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers a bit of advice to those attending the New York Wine Expo. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on finding good wines in supermarkets, with a nice mention for Roederer Estate. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel has nice things to say about J Vineyards Brut Rose. (Link)
The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on a recent visit with vintner Reynald Heaule. (Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Robert Whitley on affordable but collectible wines. Recommendations for wines from Vietti, Grgich-Hills, Flora Springs, and others. (Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts on Muscadet wines, with a focus on the wines of Domaine de la Louvetrie, and Luneau-Papin. (Link)
The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray interviews Colman Andrews of TheDailyMeal.com. (Link)
Terroirist: Wine blogger David White interviews winemaker Jeff Morgan of Covenant Wines. (Link)
Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Domaine du Pas Saint Martin Saumur 'La Pierre Frite Rouge' 2010. (Link)
DaveMcIntyre'sWineLine: Wine blogger Dave McIntyre on the Virginia Governor's Cup tasting top winner - Glen Manor Vineyards Hodder Hill Red Blend 2009. (Link)
JancisRobinson: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Julia Kemper Dao Branco 2010. (Link)
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Le Canon du Marechal 2010. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Ribeauville Gewurztraminer 'Vendanges Manuelles' 2009. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Antica Napa Valley Chardonnay 2009, from Antinori. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Handcraft Pinot Noir 2010. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Pfeffingen Rhinefalz Dry Riesling 2009. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov profiles winemaker Kevin Harvey of Rhys Vineyards. Praise for focus and expressivness of the Rhys Pinot Noir wines. (Link)
New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg has nice things to say about the wines of Sannino Bella Vita Vineyard. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on top somelliers and their wine picks, with recommendations for wines from Lapierre, Matthiasson, Independent Producers, Albert Seltz, and La Grange Tiphaine. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the wines of Muscadet, with notes on wines from Domaine Pierre Luneau-Papin, and Domaine de la Pepiere. (Link) On another page, McCoy reports on new Chinese ownership of Bordeaux wine properties. (Link)
Forbes Online: Contributor Sarah White on wines recommended by top sommeliers. Included are wines from Qupe, Chateau Lascombes, Jean-Marc Brocard, Descendientes de J. Palacios, and others. (Link) Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the evolution of fine wines in New Zealand, with a focus on Bordeaux blends from Cable Bay, Craggy Range, Trinity Hill, Hans Herzog, and others. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on Celeste 2008, a Ribera del Duero wine from Torres. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Grenache wines from California and Washington. Recommendations for wines from Bonny Doon, Skinner, Landmark, and others. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on great wine values under $20. Eclectic group includes wines from Niepoort, Spy Valley, Chales Jouget, Tablas Creek, Tangent, and others. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne offers high praise for the Ridge Vineyards Russian River Valley Ponzo Zinfandel 2009. (Link)
Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on the alcohol content of wines. Also, recommendation for Tapena Garnacha 2010. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the white wines of the Collio region of Italy. Notes on wines from Venica & Venica, Marco Felluga, Ronco, Zuani, and others. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on red wines from Argentina beyond Malbec, with quotes from Laura Catena. (Link) On another page, recommendations for several Argentine red wines, with highest marks for Bodega Chacra Barda Pinot Noir 2010. (Link)
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on recent tasting panel results. Recommendations for wines from Tangent, Duckhorn, Duchman, Bon Anno, Paraduxx, and Shafer. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has nice things to say about Domaine Pichot Vouvray 2010. (Link)
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell on wines that have been served at the White House. Nice mentions for Caymus, Robert Mondavi, Caymus, Duckhorn, Schramsberg, Beaulieu, and Iron Horse. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on Merlot wines from Washington. Comments on wines from Northstar, Gordon Brothers, L'Ecole No. 41, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Snoqualmie, and Columbia Crest. (Link)
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on the wines of Wild Horse Winery, with special praise for the Blaufrankisch. (Link) Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Robin Riddell on Malbec wines from Cahors. Recommendations for wines from Clos La Coutale, Chateau Famaey, and Clos Siguier. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on the importance of clonal selection for Pinot Noir. Recommendations for wines from Merry Edwards, Cambria, Erath, and Davis Bynum. (Link) Seattle Times: Wine columnist Paul Gregutt offers tasting notes on several wines from Tranche winery in Washington. Also, recommendations for Abel Clement Cotes du Rhone 2009, and Domaine Notre Dame des Pallieres Rasteau 2009. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole has nice things to say about Idealist Wines 'Diplomlat' Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2009. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers a bit of advice to those attending the New York Wine Expo. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on finding good wines in supermarkets, with a nice mention for Roederer Estate. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel has nice things to say about J Vineyards Brut Rose. (Link)
The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on a recent visit with vintner Reynald Heaule. (Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Robert Whitley on affordable but collectible wines. Recommendations for wines from Vietti, Grgich-Hills, Flora Springs, and others. (Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts on Muscadet wines, with a focus on the wines of Domaine de la Louvetrie, and Luneau-Papin. (Link)
The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray interviews Colman Andrews of TheDailyMeal.com. (Link)
Terroirist: Wine blogger David White interviews winemaker Jeff Morgan of Covenant Wines. (Link)
Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Domaine du Pas Saint Martin Saumur 'La Pierre Frite Rouge' 2010. (Link)
DaveMcIntyre'sWineLine: Wine blogger Dave McIntyre on the Virginia Governor's Cup tasting top winner - Glen Manor Vineyards Hodder Hill Red Blend 2009. (Link)
JancisRobinson: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Julia Kemper Dao Branco 2010. (Link)
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