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November 5, 2012

November 2012
 
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In the Financial Times, columnist JancisRobinson has lots of nice things to say about the quality and value of wines from the Languedoc.  Columnist Fred Tasker of the Miami Herald offers tasting notes on many good value wines from several regions in Spain.  And Jon Bonne, wine editor of the San Francisco Chronicle, reviews new wine books from Eric Asimov, Jancis Robinson, Doug Shafer, and others.  JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Hahn 'Nicky Hahn' Meritage 2010. (Link)

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

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Skeleton Malbec 2010.  (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Cusumano Insolia Sicilia 2011.  (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the role of the sommelier today. Comments from Patrick Cappiello of Gilt, Thomas Pastuszak of NoMad, and others. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on new off-site tasting rooms opened by LiebCellars, Roanoke Vineyards, and Jamesport Vineyards. Others with off-site locations are also mentioned.  (Link)

Boston Globe: Boston area wine experts on offer notes on 50 inexpensive wines from their annual 'Plonkapalooza' tasting. Comments on wines from Domainede la Pepiere, Torres, Cline Cellars, Camille Cayran, and many, many others. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on vintners Doug and John Shafer and their Napa Valley wines. Mentions also for Hetiz, Robert Mondavi, Stags Leap, and others. (Link) On another page, McInerney offers tasting notes on several Shafer wines. (Link) Wine columnist LettieTeague on the wine list at Le Veau d'Or in New York, with mentions for wines from Chateau Simard, Domaine Chante Pedrix, Chateau Greysac, and others. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons on the wines of Campania, with mentions for Mastroberardino, Taurasi, and others. (Link) On another page, Lyons offers tasting notes on wines from Uva di Trola, Ravenswood, and Ciro Picariello. (Link

Forbes Online: Wine columnist Katie Kelly Bell on second label wines from well known wineries, including Adelsheim Vineyards, Salon, Catena, Tasca d'Almerita, Falesco, and Allegrini. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the good value wines of Languedoc. Focus on the regions and negociants. Tasting note on La Grange Des Combes 2010. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Rhone-style white wines for Thanksgiving enjoyment. Comments on wines from Donkey & Goat, Tablas Creek, Kinero, Holly's Hill, Qupe, and Le P'tit Paysan. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on a new crop of wine books.  Featured are new books from Eric Asimov, JancisRobinson, Doug Shafer, and others. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on the Oakville Winegrowers tasting event at Carnegie Hall in New York. Mentions for wines from SpotoWines, Harlan Estate, Opus One, Screaming Eagle, and others. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on a new brand of Italian wine - Giale.  Also, recommendation for Clayhouse Malbec 2010. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the advantages and disadvantages of aging wine, with a focus on the Penfolds program of recorking older wines. (Link) On another page, recommendations for wines from Penfolds, Amalaya, Chateau Michel de Vert, and others. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson offers tasting notes on wines from Penfolds, Bruno Rocca, Jean Louis Vermeil, and others. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Staff writer Tina Danze reports on the tasting panel's pairing of wines with barley risotto.  Picks include wines from M. Chapoutier, Louis Jadot, Perrin, Alois Lageder, Allegrini, Dauvergne, and Cloudline. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward has nice things to say about Casa das Mouras Douro Reserva Tinto. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on affordable red wines of Spain, with recommendations of wines from Conde de Valdemar, Bodegas Antano, Vina Arnaiz, and others. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Tristan Kinsley on blended Zinfandel wines.  Recommendations for wines from Ridge Vineyards, Bedrock Wine Co., Rancho Zabaco, and Ravenswood. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on affordable wines from the Piedmont. Notes on wines from Fratelli Alessandri, Vietti, Ceretto, Castello Banfi, and many others. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole has nice things to say about Michel Delhommeau Muscadet de Sevre et Maine 2011. (Link)

Seattle Times: Wine columnist Paul Gregutt on the top 100 wines of the year from Washington and Oregon. Topping the list are wines from Cayuse, Figgins, and Quilceda Creek. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on vintner StephaneVivier and his wines, with tasting notes.  (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the misuse of the term 'Champagne.' (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on Pinot Noir wines from California. Notes on wines from PietraSanta, Kendall -Jackson, La Crema, Toad Hollow, Rodney Strong, and others. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on surviving Hurricane Sandy. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Robert Whitley has nice things to say about Chateau Fontenil Fronsac 2004. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts on a vertical tasting of Zinfandel wines from Dry Creek Vineyard. (Link)

The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on making wine in Tahiti. Yes, Tahiti. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger David White offers tasting notes on wines from Casa Silva, Dow, Matchbook, and others. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Marques de Riscal Finca Torrea Rioja 2007. (Link)

 
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