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November 22, 2010

November 2010
 
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Wine columnist Stephen Meuse of the Boston Globe offers some off-beat picks for Thanksgiving wines. In the Dallas Morning News, the tasting panel comes up with rather more traditional wine pairings for Thanksgiving. And wine blogger Alder Yarrow of Vinography reports extensively from Burgundy this week in preparation for the Hospices de Beaune auction. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Hugel Gewurztraminer 2008. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Penner-Ash Dussin Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008. (Link)

Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Palo Alto Reserve Red 2008. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses 14 Hands 'Hot to Trot" Red Blend 2008. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Alexander Valley Vineyards Dry Sangiovese Rose 2009. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the pleasures of hard cider. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on ciders and fruit wines produced by Long Island wineries. Nice comments for Wolffer Big Apple Wine, and others. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on retaurateur Joe Bastianich and his Italian wines, with tasting notes on several of these. (Link) On another page, McInerney recounts a recent dinner with vintner Steve Clifton of Palmina and Brewer-Clifton. (Link) On yet another page, he ponders wines to pair with Thai cuisine, with an emphasis on Rieslings. (Link) Wine columnist Lettie Teague on a visit to Vinopolis wine shop in Portland. Along the way, mentions for wines from Gaja, Rodney Strong, St. Clement, and Pierre Peters. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons reports on preparations for the annual Hospices de Beaune wine auction. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Staff writer Guy Collins on the rising futures and auction prices of top Bordeaux wines. Focus on Pichon-Longueville. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on Rhone wines of the 2009 vintage. (Link)

Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on non-traditional choices for Thanksgiving wines. The chosen are Monte da Cal Vinoh Regional Alentejano 2007, Domaine Brazilier Coteaux du Vendomois 'Tradition' 2009, Josephine Dubois Bourgogne Rouge 2007, Chapoutier 'Belleruche' Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2009, and Plantagenet 'Hazard Hill' Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on Jordan wines, with praise for the Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Beaujolais wines from the 2009 vintage. Those from Julien Sunier, Marcel Lapierre, Louis Jadot, Georges Duboeuf, Domaine Diochon , Nicole Chanrion, Chateau de Raousset, Coudert, and Jean-Paul Brun getting praise. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on wines for Thanksgiving. Wines from Wente, Terre Rouge, Porter Creek, Calera Mills, David Girard, Bonny Doon, Ridge, Benziger, Rochioli, and Poco a Poco are recommended. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on wines for Thanksgiving. Regions and types are suggested, not brands. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on the Italian heritage of the California wine industry. Also, recommendation for Gabbiano Chianti Classico 2006. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Guest writer James Ricci on the wines of Kalin Cellars. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on sparkling wines for the holidays, including Cava, Prosecco, American sparkling wine, and Champagne. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on many, with highest ratings given to Roederer Estate L'Ermitage 2002, and Delamotte Brut Rose. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on wines for Thanksgiving. Many are rated, but highest scores go to Blackstone Syrah 2007, and Meridian Pinot Grigio 2009. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on wines for Thanksgiving. Mentions for all the Bordeaux first growth wines, many box wine producers such as Big House, Hardy's, and Bodegas Osborne Seven. Several mentions for sparkling wines, as well, including Segura Viudas Aria Brut, Codorniu Reserva Raventos, and Freixenet Extra Dry and Rosado. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg asks local wine notables for recommendations of Thanksgiving wines. Numerous brand mentions, including Saintsbury Carneros Pinot Noir 2007, Lioco Chardonnay 2009, Mollydooker 'The Violinist' 2010, and Domaine Chignard Fleurie 2008. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on wines for Thanksgiving. Highest rated is Columbia Winery 'Cellarmaster's' Riesling 2008. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward recommends Anne Amie Muller Thurgau for Thanksgiving dinner. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: The tasting panel picks wines for Thanksgiving. Those recommended are Louis Latour Beaujolais Villages 'Chameroy' 2008, Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir 2008, Segura Viudas Brut Rose NV, and Trimbach Riesling 2007. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Rob Stein on wine choices for Thanksgiving. Recommended are Brazin Zinfandel 2007, Heidsieck Monopole NV, Duval LeRoy Champagne NV, Cristalino Cava NV, Ransom Pinot Noir 2008, and Sherwood Pinot Noir 2008. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill St. John on saving and serving leftover wines from Thanksgiving dinner. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer recommends Ecosse Brut 'Willame tte Valley' NV for Thanksgiving. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow reports from Burgundy on the wines of Rully, with many tasting notes and high praise for wines from Domaine Jean-Baptiste Ponsot. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the 2009 vintage Beaujolais wines, with comments on those from Clos de la Roilette, Marcel Lapierre, Pierre Chermette, and Jean-Paul Brun. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on the wines of Foursight and Carrefour Vineyards. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring has really nice things to say about Domaine Chandon de Briailles Savigny-Les-Beaune 2006. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Paul Lukacs recommends wines for Thanksgiving - Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling 2009, Michael Shaps Viognier 2008, and Lang & Reed Cabernet Franc. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers tasting notes on Paso a Paso Tempranillo 2009, Azul Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 2004, Toquade Sauvignon Blanc 2009, and Hesperian 'Harry's Vineyard' Cabernet Sauvignon 2006. (Link)

Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on the Riesling wines from Muller-Catoir. (Link)

Zester: Wine blogger Elin McCoy has nice things to say about Tablas Creek Rose 2009. (Link)

Snooth: Wine blogger Gregory Dal Piaz on wines to lay away - Tannat, Petite Sirah, Chinon, Mencia, and Lagrein. Click on each wine type for specific recommendations. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends La Vieille Ferme Ventoux 2009. (Link)

 
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