Wine Review Weekly
April 4, 2011
In the San Francisco Chronicle, wine editor Jon Bonne details the initiatives of a new group seeking to define the 'true' Sonoma Coast appellation. Master of Wine and wine columnist Jancis Robinson, writing in the Financial Times, takes a long look at the development of the 2001 vintage in Bordeaux, and finds much to like. And wine blogger W. Blake Gray looks at the 100 point wine rating system from both the pro and con sides. JG
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Foppiano Petite Sirah 2008. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Piper Sonoma Brut NV. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Kiralyudvar Tokaji Furmint Sec 2007. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Domaine Font de Michelle Cuvee Etienne Gonnet Chateaufeuf do Pape 2007. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Zolo Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Pazo San Mauro Albarino 2009. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Lagrein wines from Italy. Interesting flavors extolled, especially for top choice Thurnhof Lagrein Merlau 2009. San Pietro Lagrein 2008 is noted as a fine value wine. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on a recent Barolo event in New York City. Nice mentions for wines from Conterno, Vietti, Bruno Giacosa, Altare, and others. (Link) Wine columnist Lettie Teague talks white wine with actor Richard Gere. Tasting notes on wines from William Fevre, Francois Chidaine, Inama, Pio Cesare, and Livio Felluga. (Link) On another page, Teague offers a recommendation for Bodegas Colome Torrontes. (Link) On yet another page, Teague interviews Nikos Antonakeas of Morrell & Company, with mentions for wines from Chateau Lafite, Screaming Eagle, Harlan, and others. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on the cru Beaujolais wines of Georges Duboeuf. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the 2001 vintage wines of Bordeaux. Much praise for a sometimes overlooked vintage, with tasting notes on wines from several of the leading chateaux. (Link)
Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on obscure wines, with recondations for Grillo Colli Orientali del Friuli 2008, Senorio de Sarria 'Vinedo No. 8' 2005, Pueblo del Sol Juanico 2009, Institut Agricole Regionale Muller-Thurgau 2009, Sigalas Santorini 2009, and Tintero Vino Bianco Secco Grangia NV. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on the wines of Joseph Drouhin, with priase for the Saint Veran 2009. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Chardonnay wines from the Sonoma Coast. Tasting notes on wines from Cartha, Sonoma-Cutrer, Flowers, MacPhail, Peay, Failla Estate Vineyard, La Follette, Hirsch, and Valley of the Moon. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on attempts to better define the Sonoma Coast appellation in Sonoma County. Efforts of the West Sonoma Coast Vintners are detailed. (Link)
Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on the wines of Gary Farrell, with praise for his new Alysian brand. Also, recommendation for Gary Farrell Russian River Selection Pinot Noir 2008. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on Malbec wines from Argentina, with a focus on Catena Zapata. Comments also on wines from Colome, Ruta 22, Nieto Senetiner, and Trumpeter. (Link)
Washington Post: Guest columnist Jason Wilson on affordable Nebbiolo wines. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on Nebbiolo wines from Rocca Felice, Mauro Sbaste, Lodali, De Forville, Fay Sforzato, and Vietti. (Link)
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on his tasting panel's recent findings. Dozens of wines scored, with high marks for wines from Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Robert Mondavi, Gainey Vineyard, Elk Grove, and others. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on Mesh Riesling 2006, from Australia. (Link)
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on Sauvignon Blanc wines. Highest rating goes to Margerum 'Sybarite' 2009. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward has nice things to say about Mont-Marca Brut Reserva Cava NV. (Link)
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on bargain wines. Recommendations for about a dozen, including wines from Purple Cowboy, Jekel, Bonterra, Montras, and more. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on the sub-appellations of Napa Valley, with winery recommendations for each. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on 'supertasters' and the science of taste. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on the Tuscan wines of Montenidoli. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on numerous wine industry topics, including wines on tap. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel offers tasting notes on Chardonnay wines from Smith-Madrone, Tudal Winery, Chateau Montelena, Grgich Hills, Freemark Abbey, and Far Niente. (Link)
The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring offers some thoughts on the controversy stirred up by winemaker Adam Lee's stunt at the World of Pinot Noir conference. (Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Ed McCarthy on Pinot Noir wines from the 'true' Sonoma Coast in California. Praise for wines from Hirsch, Flowers, Peay, and others. (Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini reviews on several wines from Casa Silva and De Martino, among others. (Link)
Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray offers several thoughts on the 100 point wine rating system. (Link)
Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Amavi Cellars Walla Walla Valley Syrah 2008. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Puklavec & Friends Sauvignon Blanc 2009, from Slovenia. (Link)
