Wine Review Weekly
November 29, 2010
Lots of holiday wine advice this week, with a trio of fine selections noted by wine blogger Fredric Koeppel of Bigger Than Your Head. In the San Jose Mercury News, columnist Laurie Daniel reviews many Syrah, Grenache, and other wines of Rhone varieties. And Bill St. John, writing in the Chicago Tribune, reviews many of the leading wine producing districts with special praise for Rioja in terms of wine quality and value. JG
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks HugelGewurztraminer 2008. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2010. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks DomaineLes Grans Bois Cotes du Rhone 'Cuvee les Trois Soeurs' 2009. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Trimbach Pinot Gris Reserve Personelle 2001. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks CampodelsoleForli rosso IGT 2006. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Barbaresco wines. Top choice (and deemed a good value) is SilvioGiamello Barbaresco Vincenziana 2005. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on Thanksgiving wines, with mentions for Billecart Salmon, Au Bon Climat, and Brewer Clifton. (Link) Wine columnist LettieTeague on quality wines from Beaujolais, with tasting notes on offerings from Domaine Rochette, Domaine des Terres Dorees, Daniel Bouland, Clos de la Roilette, and Domaine du Vissoux. (Link) On another page, nice comments for Jean Foillard Cote du Py Morgon 2008. (Link) On still another page, she interviews wine retailer Daniel Posner. Nice comments for wines from Tony Soter, Evening Land, St. Innocent, and C&C Projects. (Link) Finally, Teague offers advice on opening magnum bottles, with nice mentions for PichonLalande and Cos d'Estournel. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on wine choices for Thanksgiving. Recommendations for wines from J Vineyards, Acacia, Hogue Cellars, Dr. Konstantin Frank, DomaineDrouhin Laurene, Rodney Strong, Gramercy Cellars, and Noval. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on Champagne to enjoy for the hollidays. Tasting notes on dozens of these, including Laurent Perrier NV, Taittinger2004, and Bollinger Grande Annee 2000. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on sparkling wines for the holidays. Recommended for the budget-conscious is Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava NV. For those who want to splurge, the choice is Pol Roger Cuvee William Churchill 1998. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Beaujolais wines from the outstanding 2009 vintage. Recommendations for wines from JulienSunier, Marcel Lapierre, Louis Jadot, Georges Duboeuf, Domaine Diochon, Nicole Chanrion, Chateau de Raousset, Coudert Pere et Fils, and Jean-Paul Brun. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne has nice things to say about C.G. Di Arie Vineyards & Winery Petite Sirah 2007. (Link)
Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Wine columnist Dan Berger on unusual wine values. Recommendations for Ivan Tamas Double Decker Red, Torres Sangre de Toro, Matua Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc, and Alois Lageder Pinot Grigio. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on Rhone varietal wines, with comments on those from Morgan, Bonny Doon, Blackstone, Beckmen Vineyards, Cline Cellars, Eberle, Tablas Creek, Robert Hall, and others. (Link)
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on the results of the wine tasting competition at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Hightest honors go to Alexander Valley Vineyard Cyrus Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, and Stanton Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2007. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers offers praise for Freixenet Cordon Rosado Brut NV. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on new wine books. Also, recommendation for Chateau Pesquie Terasses Ventoux 2007. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Hoyt Hill on tips for improving wine enjoyment. Also, recommendations for Brandborg Gewuratraminer 2008, Domainedu Grand Veneur Cotes du Rhone 2007, and Vina Sastre 2008. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill St. John on the top wine regions in Europe. Along the way, nice mention for Dom Perignon and high praise for the quality and value of the wines of Rioja. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole interviews sommelier ErcolinoCrugnale on decanting. Along the way, praise for the 2007 and 2008 vintages of Oregon Pinot Noir. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on wines for Thanksgiving. Nods to a number of eclectic picks such as Marcel Deiss Burlenberg 2001, and DomaineLeon Boesch 'Clos Zwingel' Pinot Gris 2006. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman offers thoughts on a mixed bag of wine topics. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on wine of the week choices, with praise for DomaineSerene Yamill Cuvee Pinot Noir 2007, Ridge Three Vineyards 2008, and Trefethen Dry Riesling 2008 (and 2007). (Link)
The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring offers a thought on the late Clifton Fadiman and his quips on wine. (Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Linda Murphy on Thanksgiving wine picks, which include Roederer Estate Brut Rose NV, and Mumm Napa Brut Rose NV. (Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini-reviews of wines from Las Perdices, Chateau Montelena, and more. (Link)
Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on wines to give as holiday gifts. Nice mention
s for Marques de Riscal, Roederer Estate, Sharffenberger, Gloria Ferrer, Gruet, and Lopez de Heredia. (Link)
Snooth: Wine blogger Gregory Dal Piaz offers a fine primer on the sub-districts of Burgundy this week. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger JancisRobinson recommends Dominio do Bibei Lalama Ribeira Sacra 2006. (Link)
