Wine Review Weekly
January 10, 2011
Jancis Robinson, writing in the Financial Times, takes a long look at the 2009 vintage in the Rhone, with tasting notes and insights. In the Los Angeles Times, guest columnist W. Blake Gray discusses organic wines with several noted winemakers. And Katherine Cole of the Oregonian interviews importer Bartholomew Broadbent with comments on several of his wines. JG
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon 2006. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Chateau Graville-Lacoste 2009. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Estate Argyros Santorini Assyrtiko 2009. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Spiral Wines Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks David Bruce Petite Sirah 2007. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Dunkel-style beers. (Link)
New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg profiles Mattebella Vineyards on Long Island, and finds much to like in the decidedly European style of the wines. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Staff writer Will Lyons reports from Bermuda, where he enjoyed Cuvaison Sauvignon Blanc, and La Crema Pinot Noir. (Link) On another page, Lyons offers praise for Domaine du Coulet. (Link) Columnist Lettie Teague interviews retailer Sharon Sevrens of Amanti Vino in New Jersey. Nice comments on Trinchero Barbera 2004, and Cedric Bouchard 'Les Ursules' Champagne. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani interviews restaurateur and wine importer Joe Bastianich. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the 2009 vintage in the Rhone, with comments on wines from Guigal, Chave, Jaboulet Aine, and others. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on Pinot Noir, with praise for Domaine Thenard Givry Clos St. Pierre 2006. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Barolo wines of the 2006 vintage. Tasting notes on wines from Vietti, Elio Grasso, Ettore Germano Prapo, Cordero, Guido Porro, Bartolo Mascarello, Giacomo Grimaldi, and Mauro Veglio. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer Wolfgang Weber on Barolo, with comments on wines from Rinaldi, Mascarello, Fontanafredda, Massolino, and others. (Link)
Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on how various types of wine age. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on wine trends for 2011. Nice mention for several wines from J. Lohr Vineyards. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Guest writer W. Blake Gray on organic wine. Along the way, mentions for Frey Vineyards, Coturri Winery, and Mendocino Wine Co. (Link)
Washington Post: Guest writer Jason Wilson on white wines for winter enjoyment. (Link) On another page, recommendations for Abbazia di Novacella Kerner 2009, Donnafugata Anthilia 2009, Zenato Lugana San Benedetto 2009, Bastianich Friuliano 2008, and Vietti Roero Arneis 2008. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has nice things to say about Monte Oton Campo de Borja 2009. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on lower alcohol wines, with tasting notes on wines from Jordan Vineyard & Winery, Liberty School, Mumm Napa, and Poet's Leap. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on wine importer Bartholomew Broadbent and his wines from Portugal. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on numerous current releases from Domaine Seguin-Manuel in Burgundy. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on two bargain gems lasted last year - the J.P. Brun Terres Dorrees 2009, and the Puzelat Cheverny 2009. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on his favorite wines of 2010 with dozens and dozens of tasting note on offereings from Morgan, Phelps, Niner Estate, Joseph Drouhin, Bruno Giacosa, and many more. (Link)
The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring offers a note on Salon 403 in New York City. (Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Ed McCarthy offers advice on collectible wines from Petrus to Stag's Leap, and more. (Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini reveiws of several wines including two from Bodegas Montecillo. (Link)
Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray follows up on his LA Times column with more thoughts on organic wines. (Link)
Snooth: Wine blogger Gregory Dal Piaz on a recent trip to Puglia, with commentary on several wines of the region. (Link)
Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy offers praise for Indaba Chenin Blanc 2010. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Bodega Maranones Picarana 2009. (Link)
Diner's Journal: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on the difficulties of wine service in restaurants. (Link)
