Wine Review Weekly

 

August 20, 2012

August 2012
 
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At Bloomberg News, columnist Elin McCoy takes a fresh look at wines from Portugal's Vinho Verde region, and likes what she tastes. Columnist Dan Berger, of the Napa Register, weighs in on the future of red wine production in the Finger Lakes region of New York. And wine blogger Mary Ewing-Mulligan of Wine Review Online takes an in depth look at the GoldeneyeWinery, and its new releases. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Casal Garcia Rose Vinho Verde. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc 2011. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks AmeztoiRose Getariako Txakolina Rubentis 2011. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses EnateCrianza 2005. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Kris Pinot Grigio 2010. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on great wine values from wineries across America. Recommended are wine wines from Broadside, Oberon, Montinore, Lenz, Bonny Doon, Heitz, Ravines, Hermann J. Wiemer, Lieb Family Cellars, Au Bon Climat, Qupe, and Palmina. (Link) Also, we neglected to include a link to an earlier article from Asimov on a recent dust-up in the wine industry over what makes a wine list good, or interesting, or both. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on little-known wines worth discovering. Recommendations for wines from DomaineOstertag, Jean-Charles Girard-Madoux, Bruno Lupin, Dr. Frank, Terre Blanche, and others. (Link) On another page, Teague reviews the eclectic selection of wines at Grand Wine & Liquor in Queens. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on VinhoVerde wines. Nice mentions for wines from Quinta do Casal do Paco, Croft, and others. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine writer Andrew Jefford on the evolving style of wines from Australia. Recommendations for wines from Jacob's Creek, Wolf Blass, McWilliams Hanwood Estate, and others. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on little-known appellations of the Loire Valley. Recommendations for wines from Quincy, and Pouilly-Loche. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on Pinot Noir wines from the Sonoma Coast. Notes on wines from MacPhail, Schug, Failla, Freeman, and others. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne has nice things to say about Sierra Vista Vineyards & Winery El Dorado Chardonnay 2011. (Link)

Napa Register:
Wine columnist Dan Berger on the potential of red wine growth in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Recommendation also for Red Tail Ridge Dry Riesling 2010. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on on the growing quality of wines from Chile. Focus on wines from Cousino-Macul, Concha y Toro, Santa Rita, Errazuriz, and others. (Link) On another page, recommendations for wines from Chile, with highest marks for wines from De Martino, and Errazuriz. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on the growing popularity of screw cap wine closures, with a focus on Cade Sauvignon Blanc. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Wine writer Gil Kulers on Cousino-MaculAntiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon 2009. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune:
Wine writer Bill Ward on the success of Four Daughters winery at the Cold Climate Wine Competition. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on the pleasures of Grenache wines. Top recommendations are for wines from Torres in Spain, and Grant Burge in Australia. (Link)

Chicago Tribune:
Wine columnist Bill St. John on alternatives to the usual wine choices. Recommendations for wines from Librandi, Rivarey, Yalumba, and Marques de Caceres. (Link)

The Oregonian:
Wine columnist Katherine Cole on Julia Child's ways with wine. Nice mentions for a stellar group incluiding Chateau Palmer, d'Yquem, Lafite, and others. (Link)

Seattle Times: Wine columnist Paul Gregutt on wine blends from Washington producers. Mentions for Sheridan Vineyard, Board Track Racer, Renegade Wine Company, Alma Terra, and Crossfork Creek. (Link)

Vinography:
Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers some thoughts on the recent sale of Crushpad, and the implications for its customers. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on lobster rolls, celebrity wine advice, Champagne pairings, and more. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head:
Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on Jordan Winery, with nice comments for the Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2010. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring weighs in on the debate over the purpose of wine lists, sparked by a New York Post article by Steve Cuzzo. (Link)

Wine Review Online:
Wine writer Mary Ewing-Mulligan on Goldeneye winery, with nice comments on the Anderson Valley Gowan Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009. (Link)

1WineDude:
Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini reviews of a good number of Rioja wines, including several from La Rioja Alta and Miguel Merino. (Link)

The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on an upcoming tasting of California Syrah wines to be conducted by Antonio Galloni. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger David White interviews winemaker Marion Ebner-Ebenauer. (Link)

Eater:
Wine blogger Talia Baiocci offers more thoughts on the Steve Cuzzo wine list flap. (Link)

Zester Daily:
Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Chanin Bien Nacido Chardonnay 2009. (Link)

JancisRobinson:
Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Mourchon Chateauneuf du Pape 2010. (Link)

Diner's Journal: Wine blogger Eric Asimov offers more thoughts on wine bargains from New York's Finger Lakes region, with nice mentions for wines from Bloomer Creek and Silver Thread. (Link)

 
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