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November 14, 2011

November 2011
 
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Lots of suggestions for Thanksgiving wines this week, with Eric Asimov reporting in the New York Times on the many and varied choices of the tasting panel, while Jon Bonne of the San Francisco Chronicle offers suggestions for the thrifty, the moderate, and those who splurge. In the Financial Times, columnist Jancis Robinson recounts a recent tasting where Pinot Noir wines from Germany were the standouts. And Laurie Daniel, writing in the San Jose Mercury News, finds much to like in Pinot Gris and Riesling wines from New Zealand recently tasted. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Chateau Ste. Michelle Ethos Reserve Late Harvest White Riesling 2008. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Regis Minet Pouilly Fume 'Vieilles Vignes' 2010. (Link)

Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Joseph Cattin Gewurztraminer 2010. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon 2009. (Link)

Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Renato Ratti Villa Pattono Monferrato Rosso 2009. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on wines for a Thanksgiving feast. Panel is divided on choices, but Ravines Finger Lakes Dry Riesling 2009 is top choice for white, while Bernard Baudry 'Les Granges' Chinon 2010 and Vigneto Saetti Lambrusco 2010 get top marks among the reds. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on the relative rarity in New York of wine consumption with lunch. Along the way, nice mentions for Dom Perignon, Drouhin Vosne-Romanee and others. Also, recommendations for wines by the glass from Chappellet, Francois Cotat, Emeritus, Julian of the Seasons, and Walnut City Wineworks. (Link) On another page, Teague surveys the wine list at Michael's in New York, with nice mentions for Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio, Malibu Vineyard Pinot Noir, and Lucente. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on a recent auction of Burgundy wines in Hong Kong. Mentions for wines from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Domaine Armand Rousseau, Domaine Drouhin, and others. (Link) Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the growing quality of Pinot Noir wines from Germany, with high praise for those from Rudolf Furst and Gutzler. (Link)

Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on the annual 'Plonkapalooza' tasting in Boston, rating wines selling for $12 and less. Top scoring wines were both from Montepulciano d'Abruzzo - the Italo Pietrantoni 'Etichetta Nera' 2008, and Montupoli 2008. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy has lots of nice things to say about Domaine Carneros Le Reve 2005. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews sparkling wines from California. Recommendations for those from Gloria Ferrer, Korbel, Woodenhead, Roederer Estate, Scharffenberger, Laetitia, Schramsberg, Domaine Chandon, J Vineyards, and Iron Horse. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on wines for Thanksgiving. Interesting mid-priced selections include Broc Cellars Starr California Red 2009, Patrick Piuze Petit Chablis 2010, and Raventos i Blanc de Nit Cava Rosado 2008. Bargain selections include Moulin de Gassac Guilhem Vin de Pays de l'Herault 2009, and Pacific Rim Columbia Valley Riesling 2010. Those who wish to splurge are directed to Calera Reed Vineyard Mt. Harlan Pinot Noir 2008, and R.H. Coutier Brut Tradition Grand Cru Champagne NV. A few others also mentioned. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on historic vineyards in Sonoma County, with mentions for wines from Ridge, Turley, and others. (Link)

Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Wine columnist Dan Berger on the hows and whys of cooking with wine. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on Pinot Gris and Riesling wines from New Zealand. Lots to like, with nice comments for wines from Mt. Difficulty, Lake Chalice, Manu, and others. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on a re-corking event for collectors of Penfolds Grange wines. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on several Penfolds wines, with high scores for the Bin 389 Cabernet-Shiraz 2008, and Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on wines for Thanksgiving. Tasting notes on an eclectic collection, with highest praise for Vietti Moscato d'Ast 2010. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward recommends Zardetto Private Cuvee Prosecco Brut NV. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on Miami lawyer Mark Tobin and his Mattebella wines produced on Long Island. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Jeff Warzynski on wines from Paso Robles. Nice comments on wines from J. Lohr, Robert Hall, and Vina Robles. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on wine education basics. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on selections of Lebanese and Greek wines (and other off-the-beaten-track slections) at Portland retailer Barbur World Foods. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow has nice things to say about Dry Creek Vineyard Heritage Zinfandel 2009. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman has nice things to say about German Gilabert Cava NV. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel has lots of nice things to say about Nickel & Nickel Suscol Ranch Merlot 2008. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring considers the sex appeal of cocktails as opposed to wine. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Ed McCarthy on wines from Germany, with a focus on Riesling and Pinot Noir. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini reviews of wines from Trapiche, Jordan, and others. (Link)

Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on an upcoming auction of Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage 1911. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger David White interviews winemaker Luca Fedrigo of L'Arco in Valpolicella. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Casa Silva Cool Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2010. (Link)

 
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