Wine Review Weekly

 

July 23, 2012

July 2012
 
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Wine columnist Eric Asimov, writing the the New York Times, takes a look at current release Chenin Blanc wines from South Africa and comes away a bit disappointed, despite finding a gem or two. On the other coast, the San Francisco Chronicle's Jon Bonne offers notes on many white wines from Greece that are well worth discovering. And wine blogger Ed McCarthy (Wine Review Online) tastes through many rose wines from Provence and recommends several for summer sipping. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Zanatho Zweigelt 2010. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Giacosa Fratelli Grignolino d'Asti 2010. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks DomaineRostaing Syrah ' Les Lezardes' 2009. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Unbelievable Dry Red Wine, from South Africa. (Link)

Dallas Morning News:
Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Haras Maipo Valley Carmenere 2009. (Link)

New York Times:
Wine columnist Eric Asimov takes a second look at CheninBlanc wines from South Africa (after five years) and comes away a bit disappointed. Tasting notes on several wines with praise for the Badenhorst Family Wines Secateurs Swartland 2010, which is also noted as a fine value. (Link)

International Herald Tribune: Staff writer Eric Pfanner on the wines of Chateauneuf du Pape. (Link) On another page, Pfanner offers tasting notes on several wines, with praise for Domainedu Vieux Donjon. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on the bustling wine scene in Barcelona. Nice mentions for wines from Marques de Alella, Alvaro Palacios, and others. (Link) On another page, Teague finds some good wine selections in New York hotel bars. Nice mentions for wines from Domaine de la Pepiere, Chave, Domaine Reverdy, Sigalas, and others. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the 60th anniversary of Stony Hill Vineyard, with comments on library selections as well as new releases. (Link)

Forbes Online: Contributor Sarah White on Champagnes and sparkling wines for summer enjoyment. Recommendations for wines from Krug, Charles Heidsieck, and others. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on wines from the Jura. Nice comments on several, including Tissot'Les Bruyeres' Chardonnay 2010. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on rose wines for summer enjoyment, with recommendations for wines from Saladini, Laroche, and Heredade do Esporao. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle:
Wine editor Jon Bonne on the white wines of Greece. Lots to like, with comments on wines from Gaia, Domaine Sigalas, ArgyrosEstate, and others. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne has nice things to say about Jana Winery Mend ocino Old Vine Riesling 2009. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on rose wines from around the globe. Nice mentions for Francis Ford Coppola, Milbrandt, La Vieille Ferme, and others. Also, recommendation for Field Stone Rose of Petite Sirah 2011. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on Muscadet wines. (Link) On another page, tasting notes and recommendation for several wines, the highest rated of which are from Domaine de l'Ecu, and Clos de la Fine. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on a Houston couple and their winery in Uruguay - Cuatro Caballos. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on wines from Sonoma County. Highest marks go to Kosta Browne Pinot Noir 2010, and Emeritus 'Hallberg Ranch' Pinot Noir 2010 - both Russian River Valley wines. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on the quality evolution of Minnesota wines. (Link)

Miami Herald:
Wine columnist Fred Tasker on sparkling wines. Highest recommendations are for wines from ChateuSte. Michelle, J Vineyards, and PolRoger. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Robin Riggell on rose wines, with recommendations for those from Domainede Fontsainte, Falesco, and Jean-Paul Brun. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on Syrah and Shiraz wines. recommendations for wine from Two Hands, Chateau Tanunda, Gramercy Cellars, Cono Sur, Guigal, and others. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on wine and winemaking terminology, with comments also from San Francisco Chronicle wine columnist Jon Bonne. (Link)

Seattle Times:
Wine columnist Paul Gregutt on the wines of Hyatt Vineyards, in the Yakima Valley. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers tasting notes on wines from Weingut Franz Hirtzberger, in Austria. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the recent acquisitions of Bordeaux properties by Chinese investors. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel has nice things to say about Volpaia Chianti Classico 2009. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring offers high praise for Bengoetxe Txakolina. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Ed McCarthy on rose wines from Provence. Lots of background on the appellations and grape varieties. Notes also on wines from Chateau Coussin, Chateau Thuerry, Chateau Paradis, and others. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts on Schramsberg in Napa Valley, and their sparkling wines. (Link)
< br /> The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on the new wave of female winemakers in Santorini. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger David White offers tasting notes on several Zinfandel wines. Producers include Artezin, Quivira, AmapolaCreek, and others. (Link)

Eater: Wine blogger Talia Baiocci on the proliferation of sommeliers in Las Vegas, and the burgeoning wine scene there. Nice mentions for importers Kermit Lynch and Neil Rosenthal, among others. (Link)

Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Zantho Zweigelt 2010. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger JancisRobinson recommends Alpha Estate Axia 2008. (Link)

 
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