Wine Review Weekly

 

July 6, 2009

July 2009
 
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  Lots of Zinfandel recommendations for Independence Day feasts, including a nice round-up from Bob Hosman in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.  For bargain white wines, Laurie Daniel, writing in the San Jose Mercurey News, offers many fine choices for each of several varietals.  And Elin McCoy of Bloomberg News offers a few final thoughts on this year's Vinexpo, where your editor presented the latest data on trends in the U.S. wine market.  John Gillespie

Baltimore Sun:Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Concannon Petite Sirah Limited Release 2006.  (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer:Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Rex Goliath Pinot Grigio 2008.  (Link)

Washington Times:Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Chalone Chardonnay 2007.  (Link)

Los Angeles Times:Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Ojai Vineyard Syrah 2006.  (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel:Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks St. Francis Old Vine Zinfandel.  (Link)

Business Week:Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Clos LaChance White-Tufted Sunbeam Sauvignon Blanc 2008.  (Link)

Philadelphia Inquirer:Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Peter Lehmann Layers 2008.  (Link)

Dallas Morning News:Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Montecillo Verdemar Albarino 2008.  (Link)

New York Times:Wine columnist Eric Asimov has the week off, but offers some thoughts from Spain on his blog, The Pour.  (Link)

Bloomberg News Service:Wine columnist Elin McCoy recounts the festivities and favorite wines from Vinexpo this year, with nice mentions for wines from Telmo Rodriguez and Nicolas Joly.  Also, high praise for Chateau Canon 1979, Figeac 1964, Mouton-Rothschild 1988, and Chateau d'Issan 2000.  (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the evolution of New Zealand wines.  Nice comments for several emerging white wine varietals, such as Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Viognier.  Also, much promise shown by Syrah wines.  (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy has nice things to say about Opici 'Zin 91' Zinfandel 2006.  (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle:The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Zinfandel wines from Napa Valley.  Recommended are The Terraces 2006, Green & Red Vineyard Chiles Canyon Vineyards 2006, Downing Family Vineyards 'Fly by Night' Oakville 2006, Brown Estate 2007, and August Briggs Old Vine 2006.  (Link)

Sacramento Bee:Wine columnist Chris Macias on winning wines from the California State Fair competition.  Recommended are Lange Twins Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Nevada City Winery Barbera 2007, and Michael David Winery Petite Petit 2007.  (Link)

Santa Rosa Press Democrat:Wine columnist Dan Berger on wine pricing in restaurants.  (Link)

San Jose Mercury News:Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on bargain white wines from the West Coast.  Sauvignon Blanc wines from Concannon, St. Supery, Long Meadow Ranch, Hannah, Bernardus, Morgan, and Chateau Ste. Michelle are recommended, as are Riesling and Gewuztraminer wines from Blackstone, Ventana Vineyards, Mandolin, Ludwig, and Kenwood.  For Chardonnay, the producers cited are Black Box, Clos du Bois, and Cambria.  Pinot Gris (or Grigio) wines from Blackstone, Gnarly Head, Ventana Vineyards and Morgan are also recommended.  Finally, blended white wines from Kendall-Jackson and Kenwood are praised.  (Link) 

Washington Post:Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on D.C. area restaurants that are also wine shops.  (Link)  On another page, a listing of bargain wines, including Pontecilla Tempranillo Old Vines 2007.  (Link)

Houston Chronicle:Staff writer Jennifer McInnis on the evolution of wine quality in Sonoma County.  Lots of praise, with comments from vintners Mike Dashe and Rod Berglund.  (Link)

Arizona Republic:Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on light wines for summer enjoyment.  Highest rated is Columbia Winery Cellarmaster's Riesling 2007.  (Link) 

Minneapolis Star Tribune:Wine writer Bill Ward on recommended summer reading for wine lovers.  Also, focus on La Vis 'Dipinti' Muller Thurgau 2006.  (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel:Wine writer Bob Hosmon on Zinfandel wines for July 4th celebrations.  Recommended are those from De Loach, Dry Creek, Murphy-Goode, Edmeades, Rodney Strong, Quivira, Seghesio, Hartford Family, Ravesnwood, and Rosenblum.  (Link)

Miami Herald:Wine columnist Fred Tasker on affordable 'special occasion' wines.  Recommended are Casa Lapostolle Carmenere 'Cuvee Alexandre' 2007, Clos de los Siete 2007, and Merlot Encore 2005.  (Link)

Nashville Tennessean:Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on bargain red wines from South America.  Highest recommendation goes to Santa Ema Reserve Merlot 2006.  (Link)

Chicago Tribune:Wine reporter Bill Daley on wines to enjoy with 'beer can' chicken.  Top choices are Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs Brut NV, C. Donatiello Chardonnay 2007, and Trefethen Chardonnay 2007.  (Link)

The Oregonian:Wine columnist Matt Kramer on Sicilian wines.  Recommended is Gulfi Carjcanti 2006.  Also, recommendation for a Tuscan wine - Godiolo Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2004.  (Link)
 
Vinography:Wine blogger Alder Yarrow has lots of nice things to say about J. Rochioli River Block Pinot Noir 2007.  (Link)

Dr. Vino:Wine blogger Tyler Colman on finding great wine prices on the Internet.  (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head:Wine blogger Fred Koeppel on memorable wines.  Among them, Faiveley Clos des Myglands 1971.  (Link)

Veritas in Vino:Wine blogger Alice Feiring on the eclectic wine list at the new DBGB restaurant in New York.  (Link)

JancisRobinson.com:Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Sauvignon Blanc wines from O Fournier in Chile.  (Link)

The Pour:Wine blogger Eric Asimov on the pleasures and challenges of dining in Spain.  (Link)

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