Wine Review Weekly

 

June 10, 2013

June 2013
 
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In the New York Times, wine columnist Eric Asimov reviews many Aglianico wines from the Campania region of Italy and finds much to like. Columnist Bill St. John of the Chicago Tribune offers tasting notes and praise for a good number of white wines from Greece. And wine blogger Alder Yarrow (Vinography) rates many 2011 vintage Cabernet Sauvignon wines tasted at Auction Napa Valley last week. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Francis Ford Coppola 'Director's Cut' Pinot Noir 2011. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis Domaine Sainte Claire 2011. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Alto Moncayo Campo de Borja Garnacha 2010. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal:
Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Chateau Bel-Air 2009. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Selvapiana Chianti Ruffina 2010. (Link)

New York Times:
Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the Aglianico wines of Campania. Taurasi Macchia del Goti 2008 is highest rated, while Terredora di Paolo Campania 2010 is noted as a fine value. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on rose and white wines from Long Island producers, with nice comments for wines from Bedell Cellars, Anthony Nappa Wines, Wolffer Estate, Raphael, Gramercy Vineyards, Shinn Estate Vineyards, One Woman Wines and Vineyards, and Jamesport Vineyards. (Link)

International Herald Tribune: Staff writer Eric Pfanner on the 2011 vintage Port wines, with a focus on the Quinta do Panascal vineyard and the Fladgate Partnership. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on a few vintage and non-vintage Ports. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on Spanish wines that offer great flavor and value. Mentions for producers Espelt, Atalaya, Vina Real, Ondarre, and others. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on wines from Bohlgas, Espelt, Olivares, Ondarre, and Atalaya. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the growing interest in sweet wines, with a focus on Rivesaltes. (Link)

Forbes Online: Wine columnist Katie Kelly Bell on the process of selecting Cru Bourgeois wines in Bordeaux. Recommendation for Chateau Tour St. Bonnet 2011. (Link)

 

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on wineries around the world that are owned by Japanese companies. Examples include Ridge Vineyards and Chateau Lagrange. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on the wines of Tenuta di Bibbiano in Chianti. Tasting notes on several Bibbiano wines. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle:
Wine editor Jon Bonne on the issue of nutritional labeling for wines. (Link) On another page, Bonne reports on the success of Auction Napa Valley with vintner and philanthropist Garen Staglin at the helm. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on Madrona Vineyards in El Dorado County, with a tasting note on their sparkling wine. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the difficult growing season in Maryland and Virginia. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on bargain wines, with nicest comments for wines from Regis Boucabeille and Paul Direder. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on Pinot Grigio wines. Notes on several of these, with highest ratings for wines from Robert Mondavi and Da Vinci. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on Greek white wines. Many nice comments, with tasting notes on wines from Sigalas, Argyros, Boutari, and others. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on a new wine business program at Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on many 2011 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon wines tasted at Auction Napa Valley. Mostly good notes and comments, with high marks for wines from Shafer, Spottswoode, Kongsgaard, Continuum, and others. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the wine cellar in Jennifer Aniston's new mansion. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head:
Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel offers tasting notes on California Chardonnay wines from La Crema, Amapola Creek, La Follette, Smith-Madrone, Gary Farrell, Jordan, and others. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Mary Ewing-Mulligan offers praise for En Route Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 'Les Pommiers' 2011. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts on recent release wines from R. Lopez de Heredia in Rioja. (Link)

The Gray Report:
Wine blogger Blake Gray on the infation of Robert Parker scores over the years. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger David White interviews winemaker Michael McNeill of Hanzell Vineyard. (Link)

TimAtkin:
Wine blogger Tim Atkin has nice things to say about a Moschofilero from Semeli Wines. (Link)

WineDiarist: Wine blogger Mike Steinberger on the 'wine revolution' in the United States. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends a number of 2012 German wines from producers Van Volxem, and Keller. (Link)

Diner's Journal:
Wine blogger Eric Asimov on wines to pair with fried striped bass or blue fish. Top choice is a sparkling Vouvray wine from th e Loire. (Link)

 

 
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