Wine Review Weekly

 

August 29, 2011

August 2011
 
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Financial Times guest columnist Andrew Jefford details the folly of attempts to market Cahors wines as Malbec. In the Newark Star-Ledger, wine writer John Foy looks to the Southwest of France for interesting new wines and finds several gems. And wine blogger Michael Apstein (Wine Review Online) takes a long look at the history and evolution of Krug Champagnes and their ownership. JG

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Jezebel Pinot Noir 2008. (Link)

Los Angeles Times:
Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Bodega Eduardo Pena 'Maria Andrea' 2010. (Link)

Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Vietti 'Tre Vigne' Barbera d'Alba 2008. (Link)

Forbes: Wine writer Jeff Lefevre recommends Luce della Vite Brunello di Montalcino 2006. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Hob Nob Vineyards Pinot Noir 2009. (Link)

Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests wines from Georgia (the country)- Teliani Valley Mukuzani 2006, and Teliani Valley Tsolikouri 2007. (Link)

Dallas Morning News:
Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Burklin-Wolf Dry Reisling 2009. (Link)

New York Times:
Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on Long Island wines recognized at the New York Wine and Food Classic, including Martha Clara Vineyards Riesling 2010, which took the honors as best in the state. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on the launch of online wine sales site Gilt Taste, with mentions for wines from Freeman, Derenoncourt, Bryant Family, and others. (Link) Wine columnist Lettie Teague on memorable wines, including Domaines Ott Chateau de Selle Rose 2010, Zilliken Saarburger Rausch Riesling Kabinett 2007, Domaine Huet Vouvray Clos du Bourg Sec 2009, Dehesa Gago 'G' Toro 2009, and Tiefenbrunner Feldmarschall 2010. (Link) On another page, Teague recalls the life and work of vineyard manager David Mudd of Long Island. (Link) On still another page, she reviews new wine books from Alice Feiring, Gerald Asher, Kevin Zraly, and others. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons on Cornas wines, with a recommendation for Domaine du Coulet 'Brise Cailloux' 2008. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on new wine books by Alice Feiring, David Darlington, and others. (Link)

Financial Times: Guest columnist Andrew Jefford on the folly of marketing Cahors as 'Malbec.' Nice comments on wines from Chateau du Cedre, Chateau Haut Monplaisir, and others. (Link)

Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on red wines that take to a chill. Case in point is Puzelat 'La Butte' Gamay 2009. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on wines from Southwest France. Nice comments on Domaine d'Uby Colombard Ugni Blanc 2010, Les Vignes Retrouvees Blanc Sec 2009, Domaine du Cros 2009, and Chateau Bellevue La Foret Rose 2010. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on Sauvignon Blanc wines from California, with notes on a tasting of older vintages from Spottswoode. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne has nice things to say about Shenandoah Valley Shenandoah Blanc 2010. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on cold climate wines. Also, recommendation for Mirassou Riesling 2010. (Link)

Los Angeles Times:
Guest writer Patrick Comiskey on the winery and tourism businesses in Temecula Valley. Not a pretty picture. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the white wines of Spain, with many regions explored. (Link) On another page, McIntyre offers recommendations for several wines, including Santiago Ruiz Albarino 2010. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on wines that can take a bit of ice in really warm weather. Recommended are Wild Horse Pinot Noir 2008, Orin Swift 'Saldo' Zinfandel 2008, Robert Hall Merlot, Fritz Chardonnay 2008, Mer Soleil Chardonnay 2008, and Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay 2009. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on unusual wines. Highest recommendations are for Vesevo Beneventano Falanghina 'V' 2010, and Vigne Regali 'La Lus' Albarossa 2007. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Amos Baugh on wines from Spain. Recommendations for wines from Bodegas Borsao, Martin Codax, Terras Gauda, and A Coroa. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on wine as an aperitif. Recommendations for Conundrum 2009, and A.E. Dor Pineau des Charentes. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on the trend toward lighter and more evolved wines. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow reports on accusations of human rights abuses in the South African wine industry. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on using the floor of the sea to age sparkling wines. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel recommends Bindi Sergardi Chianti Colli Senesi 2008, and Arnaldo-Caprai Grecante 2009. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring offers another preview from her new book - Naked Wine. (Link)

Wine Review Online:
Wine writer Michael Apstein on Krug Champagnes. (Link)

1WineDude:
Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini-reviews on wines from Three Rivers, Rustenberg, Firestone, and others. (Link)

Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on this year's nominees for the Vintners Hall of Fame. Peter Mondavi Sr. a sure and deserving bet. (Link)

Snooth:
Wine blogger Gregory Dal Piaz on wine writer and blogger Jamie Goode and his Wineanorak.com blog. (Link)

Terroirist:
Wine blogger David White interviews Mitch Taylor, winemaker for Wakefield Wines in the Clare Valley of South Australia. (Link)

Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Niepoort Tiara Douro Branco 2009. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Frederic Mabileau 'Les Rouilleres' St. Nicolas de Bourgueil 2010. (Link)

 
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