Wine Review Weekly
April 29, 2013
Columnist Elin McCoy of the Bloomberg News Service weighs in on the 2012 vintage wines of Brodeaux, and finds a few to love. In the Washington Post, columnist Dave McIntyre looks at the variations in style of Sauvignon Blanc wines from many regions around the globe. And wine blogger Mary Ewing Mulligan (Wine Review Online) reviews several vintages of Franciscan Estate 'Cuvee Sauvage' Chardonnay, and its unique cellar regimen. JG
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Concannon Conservancy Petite Sirah 2009. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Siefried Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2011. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Goats in Villages Chenin Blanc Viognier 2012. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Le Petit Coquerel Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2010. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on geologist Kevin Pogue and his study of terroir in Washington wine growing regions. (Link)
New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on wines to match with this season's crop of asparagus. Long Island Sauvignon Blanc wines from Palmer Vineyards, Raphael, Macari Vineyards, and Osprey's Dominion are recommended. (Link)
International Herald Tribune: Staff writer Eric Pfanner on the challenges facing producers of Barsac and Sauternes wines. Focus on Chateau Coutet, Chateau Suduiraut, and others. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on dry white wines produced by Suduiraut, Coutet, and others. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on the wines of Sancerre. Nice mentions for producers such as Lucien Crochet, Edmond Vatan, and others. (Link) On another page, Teague offers tasting notes on Sancerre wines from Claude Riffault, Lucien Crochet, Pascal Cotat, Sauvion, and Thomas LaBaille. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the 2012 vintage wines of Bordeaux. In a difficult vintage, several winners emerge, including Petrus, Ducru-Beaucaillou, Palmer, Pichon Lalande, Vieux Chateau Certan, and others. (Link)
Forbes Online: Wine columnist Katie Kelly Bell on Bodegas Beronia in Rioja, with a tasting note on the Reserva 2007. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist JancisRobinson on entrepreneur Arnaud Chritiaens and his efforts to procuce Bordeaux wines to rival the first growths. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on Cremant d'Alsace wines, with tasting notes on wines from DomaineBarmes Buecher, Pierre Sparr, and GustaveLorentz. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on the historic wineries and vineyards along Highway 12 in Sonoma Valley. Along the way, mentions for Landmark Winery, Hanzell, Buena Vista, and many notable vineyards. (Link) On another page, Bonne examines the evolution of styles of California Zinfandel. Mentions for wines from Bedrock, Seghesio, Hobo, and others. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on vintner Bill Easton and his wines from the Sierra Foothills. (Link)
Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on wines for spring. Nice mentions for wines from Dry Creek Vineyards, King Estate, Tangent, Kendall-Jackson, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Pacific Rim, Toad Hollow, and others. Also, recommendation for Guido Berlucchi Rose Cuvee 61 NV. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel profiles winemaker Bob Lindquist of Qupe. Tasting notes on several Qupe wines. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on Sauvignon Blanc wines and the varying styles that emerge from vineyard locations and climates around the world. Mentions for wines from Matanzas Creek, Frogs Leap, Henry Natter, SeifriedWinery, and others. (Link) On another page, tasting notes and recommendations for several Sauvignon Blanc wines, with highest ratings for wines from Matanzas Creek, Henry Natter, Maimai, and Siefried. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Staff writer Tina Danze reports on a tasting of white wines to accompany fettucine alfredo. Recommended are Bodegas Naia Verdejo 2011, Feudi di San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino 2009, Au Bon Climat Chardonnay 2010, Cap Rock Winery Roussanne 2010, and Scarpetta Pinot Grigio 2010. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on rose wines. Recommendations for wines from Robert Sinsky, Anne Amie, Charles & Charles, Bonny Doon, Robert Hall, and others. (Link)
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on wine industry facts and trends. Also, high recommendations for wines from Moet & Chandon, and Sequoia Grove. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Steve Prati on small wine producers, with mentions for JC Cellars, Meyer Family Cellars, Gilbert Cellars, and Guerra Albano. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on the Cru Beaujolais producing villages. Praise for the overall quality of these wines, with nice mentions for DomaineRuet and others. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on a skip trip to British Columbia and the local wines worth seeking. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers tasting notes and insights on new releases from Churton Wines in New Zealand. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on a problem turned into opportunity for the owner of Chateau Siaurac. Oh, those French. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on Marin County winemaker Sean Thackrey and his wines. (Link)
The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring offers a fine remembrance of Pedro Lopez de Heredia and his contributions to Rioja wines. (Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Mary Ewing Mulligan on Franciscan Estate in Napa Valley and their 'Cuvee Sauvage' Chardonnay. (Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini reviews of wines from Ferrari, SchlossSchonborn, Chateau de Bel, Finca el Origen, Vietti, Bibi Graetz, and others. (Link)
The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on a long-term cellar experiment at Domaine Chandon, comparing wines with (and without) sulfites. (Link)
Terroirist: Wine blogger David White interviews winemaker Blair Pethel of Domaine Dublere in Burgundy. (Link)
Zester Daily: Wine blogger ElinMcCoy recommends Chateau Fourcas-Borie 2009. (Link)
WineDiarist: Wine blogger Mike Steinberger on the fascination of a number of New York sommeliers with Sherry, and the market consequences. (Link)
JancisRobinson: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends a wine from Turkey - UrlaVourla 2010. (Link)
Diner's Journal: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on wines to pair with a Mark Bittman clam recipe. Thoughts include Chablis, or Italian white wines such as Fiano or Falanghina. (Link)
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Concannon Conservancy Petite Sirah 2009. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Siefried Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2011. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Goats in Villages Chenin Blanc Viognier 2012. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Le Petit Coquerel Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2010. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on geologist Kevin Pogue and his study of terroir in Washington wine growing regions. (Link)
New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on wines to match with this season's crop of asparagus. Long Island Sauvignon Blanc wines from Palmer Vineyards, Raphael, Macari Vineyards, and Osprey's Dominion are recommended. (Link)
International Herald Tribune: Staff writer Eric Pfanner on the challenges facing producers of Barsac and Sauternes wines. Focus on Chateau Coutet, Chateau Suduiraut, and others. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on dry white wines produced by Suduiraut, Coutet, and others. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on the wines of Sancerre. Nice mentions for producers such as Lucien Crochet, Edmond Vatan, and others. (Link) On another page, Teague offers tasting notes on Sancerre wines from Claude Riffault, Lucien Crochet, Pascal Cotat, Sauvion, and Thomas LaBaille. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the 2012 vintage wines of Bordeaux. In a difficult vintage, several winners emerge, including Petrus, Ducru-Beaucaillou, Palmer, Pichon Lalande, Vieux Chateau Certan, and others. (Link)
Forbes Online: Wine columnist Katie Kelly Bell on Bodegas Beronia in Rioja, with a tasting note on the Reserva 2007. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist JancisRobinson on entrepreneur Arnaud Chritiaens and his efforts to procuce Bordeaux wines to rival the first growths. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on Cremant d'Alsace wines, with tasting notes on wines from DomaineBarmes Buecher, Pierre Sparr, and GustaveLorentz. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on the historic wineries and vineyards along Highway 12 in Sonoma Valley. Along the way, mentions for Landmark Winery, Hanzell, Buena Vista, and many notable vineyards. (Link) On another page, Bonne examines the evolution of styles of California Zinfandel. Mentions for wines from Bedrock, Seghesio, Hobo, and others. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on vintner Bill Easton and his wines from the Sierra Foothills. (Link)
Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on wines for spring. Nice mentions for wines from Dry Creek Vineyards, King Estate, Tangent, Kendall-Jackson, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Pacific Rim, Toad Hollow, and others. Also, recommendation for Guido Berlucchi Rose Cuvee 61 NV. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel profiles winemaker Bob Lindquist of Qupe. Tasting notes on several Qupe wines. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on Sauvignon Blanc wines and the varying styles that emerge from vineyard locations and climates around the world. Mentions for wines from Matanzas Creek, Frogs Leap, Henry Natter, SeifriedWinery, and others. (Link) On another page, tasting notes and recommendations for several Sauvignon Blanc wines, with highest ratings for wines from Matanzas Creek, Henry Natter, Maimai, and Siefried. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Staff writer Tina Danze reports on a tasting of white wines to accompany fettucine alfredo. Recommended are Bodegas Naia Verdejo 2011, Feudi di San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino 2009, Au Bon Climat Chardonnay 2010, Cap Rock Winery Roussanne 2010, and Scarpetta Pinot Grigio 2010. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on rose wines. Recommendations for wines from Robert Sinsky, Anne Amie, Charles & Charles, Bonny Doon, Robert Hall, and others. (Link)
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on wine industry facts and trends. Also, high recommendations for wines from Moet & Chandon, and Sequoia Grove. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Steve Prati on small wine producers, with mentions for JC Cellars, Meyer Family Cellars, Gilbert Cellars, and Guerra Albano. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on the Cru Beaujolais producing villages. Praise for the overall quality of these wines, with nice mentions for DomaineRuet and others. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on a skip trip to British Columbia and the local wines worth seeking. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers tasting notes and insights on new releases from Churton Wines in New Zealand. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on a problem turned into opportunity for the owner of Chateau Siaurac. Oh, those French. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on Marin County winemaker Sean Thackrey and his wines. (Link)
The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring offers a fine remembrance of Pedro Lopez de Heredia and his contributions to Rioja wines. (Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Mary Ewing Mulligan on Franciscan Estate in Napa Valley and their 'Cuvee Sauvage' Chardonnay. (Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini reviews of wines from Ferrari, SchlossSchonborn, Chateau de Bel, Finca el Origen, Vietti, Bibi Graetz, and others. (Link)
The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on a long-term cellar experiment at Domaine Chandon, comparing wines with (and without) sulfites. (Link)
Terroirist: Wine blogger David White interviews winemaker Blair Pethel of Domaine Dublere in Burgundy. (Link)
Zester Daily: Wine blogger ElinMcCoy recommends Chateau Fourcas-Borie 2009. (Link)
WineDiarist: Wine blogger Mike Steinberger on the fascination of a number of New York sommeliers with Sherry, and the market consequences. (Link)
JancisRobinson: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends a wine from Turkey - UrlaVourla 2010. (Link)
Diner's Journal: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on wines to pair with a Mark Bittman clam recipe. Thoughts include Chablis, or Italian white wines such as Fiano or Falanghina. (Link)
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