Wine Review Weekly
March 3, 2008
In the Wall Street Journal this week, columnists Gaiter and Brecher rightly take to task the forced march of fine dining - the wine tasting menu. In the Boston Globe, Stephen Meuse offers a very eclectic collection of red wines for cold weather enjoyment. And back in New York, Eric Asimov of the New York Times pairs red wines with oysters and lives to tell the tale. John Gillespie
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon 2005.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Joel Gott Chardonnay 2006.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Dona Paula Malbec 2006.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Coudoulet de Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone 2005.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Mercer Estates Columbia Valley Pinot Gris 2007.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Mandolina Tocata Classico 2003.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Allegrini Palazzo della Torre IGT Veronese 2004.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on pairing red wines with oysters. Nice mention for Marcel Lapierre Morgon 2006, and also for Chofflet-Valdenaire Givry 2005.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on the perils of wine tasting menus at top restaurants. Overall experience was disappointing, but nice mentions for severl wines, including Paul Achs Blaufrankisch 'Edelgrund' 2005, Rolly Gassmann Gewurztraminer 'Oberer Weingarten de Rorschwihr' 2004, and Lange Pinot Noir 2006.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on the wines of Quilceda Creek. Highest possible praise for the 2002 and 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon.
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy profiles Gordon Holmes and his Lookout Ridge Winery. Focus is on Holmes' charitable efforts, but nice comments for the Greg La Follette Pinot Noir 2006, the Marco DiGiulio Cabernet 2005, and the Gerhard Reisacher Cabernet 2005.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends Sartoi Montegradella Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2004, Val delle Rose Morellino di Scansana Riserva 2004, Castello Montauto Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2006, Villa Antinori Bianco 2006, Castello Monaci 'Piluna' 2006, Chateau St. Jean Pinot Noir 2006, DeLoach Russian River Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Clos du Bois Merlot 2004, Beaulieu Vineyards Coastal Estates Rielsing 2006, and Dynamite North Coast Zinfandel 2005.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends Round Hill 'Oak Free' Chardonnay 2007.
Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on hearty red wines. The chosen are Chateau de Pennautier Cabardes 2005, Rocca Bella Puglia Negroamaro 2006, Alberello Rosso IGT Salento 2002, Almahue Rapel Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, and Nugan Estate South Eastern Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2004.
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on the wines of Carlo Boffa. Hi gh praise for Boffa Barbaresco Vigna del Casot 2003.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan on Sherry. Recommended is Lustau Almacenista Fino del Puerto.
San Francisco Chronicle: Staff writer Amanda Gold on a wine pairing challeng taken up by a group of San Francisco sommeliers. Best mentions are for Domaines des Coteaux des Travers Cuvee Prestige Rasteau 2005, and Domaine Deletang Montlouis Sur Loire 2002.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on Vermentino wines in California. Recommendations for offerings from Tablas Creek, Indian Rock Vineyards, and L'Uvaggio di Giacomo.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the Clif Bar Family Winery in Napa Valley. Nice comments for 'The Climber' White 2007, 'The Climber' Red 2005, and 'Kit's Killer Cab' Cabernet Sauvignon 2005. Also, tasting notes on Newman's Own Chardonnay 2006, and Cabernet Sauvignon 2006.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on stemware. In tasting notes, high rating for Angelini Tuttobene 2006.
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on the wines of Vietti in Italy. Top choices are Vietti Barbera d'Asti 'Tre Vigne' 2004 (and 2005), and Cascinetta Vietti Moscato d'Asti 2006 (and 2007).
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has nice comments for Torres Mas Borras Pinot Noir 2004, from the Penedes region of Spain.
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on wines for celebrating the leap year. Highest rating goes to Saint Clair 'Vicar's Choice' Sauvignon Blanc 2007.
Dallas Morning News: Staff writer Louise Owens on new offerings from Hook & Ladder wines. Praised are The Tillerman Russian River Valley White 2005 and Red 2004, along with the Russian River Gewurztraminer 2006.
Dallas Morning News: The tasting panel recommends wines for spaghetti. Chosen are Illuminati Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riparosso 2005, Carmel Road Pinot Noir 2006, Principe di Corleone 'Narciso' 2005, Santa Christina Sangiovese 2006, and Joel Gott Zinfandel 2006.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Jennifer Rosen on interesting wine names. Recommended this week are Trivento Select mendoza Torrontes 2007, Nine Vines Angneis Viognier 2006, Ceago Chardonnay Mendocino 2005, Merry Edwards Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Veramonte Pinot Noir Reserve Casablanca 2006, Morgan Twelve Clones Pinot Noir 2005, and Iron Horse Pinot Noir 2005.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on the wines of Baron Philippe de Rothschild. Recommendations for the Chardonnay 2005, Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Merlot 2005, and Pinot Noir 2005.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on wines poured at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Highest rating for wines priced under $15 is given to Ferrari-Carano Fume Blanc 2006.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine column ist Frank Sutherland on the white wines of Spain. Top choice this week is Martin Codax Albarino 2006.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune: Wine columnist Bill Ward on the growing popularity of Riesling wines. Recommended is Clean Slate Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Riesling 2006.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on wines to pair with goat cheese. Top choice is Churton Sauvignon Blanc 2006, from New Zealand.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on wines worth buying again and again. Cited are Canalicchio di Sopra Rosso di Montalcino 2005, Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino 2001, and Chateau Haut-Rian 2006.
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon 2005.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Joel Gott Chardonnay 2006.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Dona Paula Malbec 2006.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Coudoulet de Beaucastel Cotes du Rhone 2005.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Mercer Estates Columbia Valley Pinot Gris 2007.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Mandolina Tocata Classico 2003.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Allegrini Palazzo della Torre IGT Veronese 2004.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on pairing red wines with oysters. Nice mention for Marcel Lapierre Morgon 2006, and also for Chofflet-Valdenaire Givry 2005.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on the perils of wine tasting menus at top restaurants. Overall experience was disappointing, but nice mentions for severl wines, including Paul Achs Blaufrankisch 'Edelgrund' 2005, Rolly Gassmann Gewurztraminer 'Oberer Weingarten de Rorschwihr' 2004, and Lange Pinot Noir 2006.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on the wines of Quilceda Creek. Highest possible praise for the 2002 and 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon.
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy profiles Gordon Holmes and his Lookout Ridge Winery. Focus is on Holmes' charitable efforts, but nice comments for the Greg La Follette Pinot Noir 2006, the Marco DiGiulio Cabernet 2005, and the Gerhard Reisacher Cabernet 2005.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends Sartoi Montegradella Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2004, Val delle Rose Morellino di Scansana Riserva 2004, Castello Montauto Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2006, Villa Antinori Bianco 2006, Castello Monaci 'Piluna' 2006, Chateau St. Jean Pinot Noir 2006, DeLoach Russian River Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Clos du Bois Merlot 2004, Beaulieu Vineyards Coastal Estates Rielsing 2006, and Dynamite North Coast Zinfandel 2005.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends Round Hill 'Oak Free' Chardonnay 2007.
Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on hearty red wines. The chosen are Chateau de Pennautier Cabardes 2005, Rocca Bella Puglia Negroamaro 2006, Alberello Rosso IGT Salento 2002, Almahue Rapel Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, and Nugan Estate South Eastern Australia Cabernet Sauvignon 2004.
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on the wines of Carlo Boffa. Hi gh praise for Boffa Barbaresco Vigna del Casot 2003.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan on Sherry. Recommended is Lustau Almacenista Fino del Puerto.
San Francisco Chronicle: Staff writer Amanda Gold on a wine pairing challeng taken up by a group of San Francisco sommeliers. Best mentions are for Domaines des Coteaux des Travers Cuvee Prestige Rasteau 2005, and Domaine Deletang Montlouis Sur Loire 2002.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on Vermentino wines in California. Recommendations for offerings from Tablas Creek, Indian Rock Vineyards, and L'Uvaggio di Giacomo.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the Clif Bar Family Winery in Napa Valley. Nice comments for 'The Climber' White 2007, 'The Climber' Red 2005, and 'Kit's Killer Cab' Cabernet Sauvignon 2005. Also, tasting notes on Newman's Own Chardonnay 2006, and Cabernet Sauvignon 2006.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on stemware. In tasting notes, high rating for Angelini Tuttobene 2006.
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on the wines of Vietti in Italy. Top choices are Vietti Barbera d'Asti 'Tre Vigne' 2004 (and 2005), and Cascinetta Vietti Moscato d'Asti 2006 (and 2007).
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has nice comments for Torres Mas Borras Pinot Noir 2004, from the Penedes region of Spain.
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on wines for celebrating the leap year. Highest rating goes to Saint Clair 'Vicar's Choice' Sauvignon Blanc 2007.
Dallas Morning News: Staff writer Louise Owens on new offerings from Hook & Ladder wines. Praised are The Tillerman Russian River Valley White 2005 and Red 2004, along with the Russian River Gewurztraminer 2006.
Dallas Morning News: The tasting panel recommends wines for spaghetti. Chosen are Illuminati Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riparosso 2005, Carmel Road Pinot Noir 2006, Principe di Corleone 'Narciso' 2005, Santa Christina Sangiovese 2006, and Joel Gott Zinfandel 2006.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Jennifer Rosen on interesting wine names. Recommended this week are Trivento Select mendoza Torrontes 2007, Nine Vines Angneis Viognier 2006, Ceago Chardonnay Mendocino 2005, Merry Edwards Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Veramonte Pinot Noir Reserve Casablanca 2006, Morgan Twelve Clones Pinot Noir 2005, and Iron Horse Pinot Noir 2005.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on the wines of Baron Philippe de Rothschild. Recommendations for the Chardonnay 2005, Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Merlot 2005, and Pinot Noir 2005.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on wines poured at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Highest rating for wines priced under $15 is given to Ferrari-Carano Fume Blanc 2006.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine column ist Frank Sutherland on the white wines of Spain. Top choice this week is Martin Codax Albarino 2006.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune: Wine columnist Bill Ward on the growing popularity of Riesling wines. Recommended is Clean Slate Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Riesling 2006.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on wines to pair with goat cheese. Top choice is Churton Sauvignon Blanc 2006, from New Zealand.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on wines worth buying again and again. Cited are Canalicchio di Sopra Rosso di Montalcino 2005, Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino 2001, and Chateau Haut-Rian 2006.
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