Wine Review Weekly

 

May 17, 2010

May 2010
 
by Wine Opinions
 
 

On Bloomberg News, wine columnist Elin McCoy reports from Spain on the wines of Ribera del Duero, while in the New York Times, wine columnist Eric Asimov offers praise to many Cava wines from Spain. On the other coast, Laurie Daniel of the San Jose Mercury News reports on the annual 'Taste of Oakville' event, and Mike Dunne of the Sacramento Bee investigates 'field blend' wines. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Maipe Torrontes 2009. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Simi Sonoma County Zinfandel 2007. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks KofererhoSylvaner 2008. (Link)

Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends NavaRealVerdejo-Viura 2008. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Alamos Mendoza Chardonnay 2008. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Cava wines from Spain. Praise in general with tasting notes on several. Highest marks go to GramonaGran Reserva Brut Nature III 'Lustros' 2001. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerny on Soave wines, with mentions for producers Ca Rugate and Stefano Inama. (Link) On another page, columnists Lettie Teague and Jay McInerny discuss Champagnes and sparkling wines in a video, with nice comments for Prosecco wines in general and those from Scu Do and Nino Franco. Nice comment also for Raventos Cava. (Link) And on yet another page, columnist Lettie Teague offers advice on picking wines for weddings, with recommendations for wines from RoedererEstate, Inama, Monte Antico, Chateau Greysac, and others. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on winemaker Alejandro Fernandez in the Ribera del Duero. (Link)

Forbes Online: Wine writer Eric Arnold on a blind tasting sponsored by Errazuriz winery in Chile, and the somewhat dubious outcome. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the growth of the wine market in Asia. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on Chablis, with a focus on William Fevre Champs Royeaux 2008. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Chardonnay wines from the Sonoma Coast. Recommended are Sonoma Cutrer Sonoma Coast 2008, La Crema Sonoma Coast 2008, FaillaEstate Sonoma Coast 2008, Eric Kent Sonoma Coast 2007, Dunstan Durell Vineyard Sonoma Coast 2008, and Bjornstad Porter-Bass Vineyard Sonoma Coast 2007. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on field blended wines, with a focus on Etude Shake Ridge Fortitude 2006. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on good value wines, with nods to Hogue Cellars. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the recent 'Taste of Oakville' wine tasting. Nice comments for many, including wines from Groth, Vitus, Bond, Screaming Eagle, Dalla Valle, Tierra Roja, Collina, and DetertFamily. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on wines for grilling season. Nice comments for many, including Cava wine from Cristalino and Segura Viudas, HuguesBeaulieu Picpoul de Pinet, King Estate and Ponzi Pinot Gris, Terrai Tempranillo, and La Posta Cocina Blend. (Link) On another page, recommendations of other wines for specific grilled foods, including offerings from producers Ponzi, La Bastide Saint Dominique, San Lorenzo, Ravenswood, Bodegas y Vinedos, Glen Manor, and Chateau Ste. Michelle. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has praise for Kiona Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2003. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers profiles Scottsdale restaurateur PavleMilic and his recommendations of wines made in Arizona. (Link

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on Greek wines, with praise for Gala Nemea Notios Red 2007. (Link) On another page, recommendation for Arancia Nero d'Avola. (Link)

Greater Houston Weekly: Columnist Ron Saikowski on the growth of the Texas wine industry. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker offers suggestions on decanting wine. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Shiraz wines from South Africa. Top choice is Robertson Winery Wolfkloof Shiraz 2006. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on wines from the Finger Lakes region of New York, with nice mention for wines from Dr. Konstantin Frank. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on rose wines. Nice comments on AbacelaGrenache Rose 2009, and Umani Ronchi Rosso Conero 'Serrano' 2008. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on MonasteroSuoro Cisterci Coenobium Rusticum Bianco 2007. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman offers dueling Champagnes - Vilmart Grand Cellier NV, and Moet & Chandon Millesime Blanc 1999. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel offers tasting notes on both the red and white Joseph Drouhin Beaune Clos des Mouches 2007. (Link)

Veritasin Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on a visit with winemaker Jason Lett at EyrieVineyards. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Michael Franz on the wines of Rueda with many recommendations. (Link)

Tasting room: Wine editor and blogger Ray Isle on Pinot Noir wi nes from Woodenhead winery. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Chateau Capbern Gasqueton St. Estephe 2009. (Link)

The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on the opening of a new wine bar in New York. (Link)

 
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