Wine Review Weekly

 

June 17, 2013

June 2013
 
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In the San Francisco Chronicle, wine columnist Jon Bonne takes a look at Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon pricing from the 1970s to this day. Jancis Robinson, writing in the Financial Times, has lots of nice things to say about wines from the Jura region of France she recently tasted. And wine blogger Alder Yarrow (Vinography) shares notes and ratings on dozens of high-end Italian wines.

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Burgo Viejo Rioja Crianza 2009. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Temptation California Zinfandel 2010. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Envolve Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2012. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the emergence of California wines favoring subtlety over power. Nice comments for wines from Donkey & Goat, Matthiasson, Massican, Dirty & Rowdy, Broc Cellars, and many others. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on Pinot Noir wines from the Sonoma Coast, with a focus on Hirsch Vineyards. (Link) On another page, McInerney offers tasting notes on wines from Failla, Littorai, B. Kosuge, and Hirsch Vineyards. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons on summer wines, with a focus on Rieslings and Beaujolais. (Link) On another page, Lyons offers tasting notes on wines from Henry Fessy, Schloss Reinhartshausen, Pittnauer, Kendermanns, and Dr. Loosen. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on stellar wine selections at top restaurants. Nice mentions for wines such as Domaine LeFlaive, Harlan Estate, Romanee-Conti, and others. (Link)

Financial Times:
Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the increasing popularity of wines from the Jura region of France. Recommendations for quite a few Jura wines. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon pricing. A look at a 1975 pricing guide compared to prices today for wines from Robert Mondavi, Caymus, and others both established and newer. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on rose wines for summer enjoyment. Recommendations for wines from Toad Hollow, La Vieille Ferme, Barnard Griffin, Mulderbosch, and others. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News:
Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on ingredient labeling in wine, with a focus on Ridge Vineyards. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila on salad dressings to pair with Chianti, and a recommendation of Selvapiana Chianti Rufina 2010. (Link)

Washington Post:
Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on rose wines and the importance of production methods. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on several rose wines, with highest rating for Domaine du Dragon 2012. (< a href="http://cts.vresp.com/c/?WineOpinions/6b6ed7d7bd/9827a0aaf2/9aef5e08da" target="_blank">Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers recommends Dr. Pauly Bergweiler Spatlese Riesling 2010. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune:
Wine writer Bill Ward has nice things to say about Writer's Block Lake County Cabernet Franc 2010. (Link)

Miami Herald:
Wine columnist Fred Tasker on backyard grilling and wines for Fathers Day. Nice mentions for wines from Don Melchor, Casillero del Diablo, Clos LaChance, Francis Coppola, and others. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean:
Guest columnist Steve Prati on on wines for summer. Recommendations for Xarmant Txakoli, Cueva de las Manos Reserve White Blend 2012, Domaine du Petit Coteau Sparkling Vouvray, and La Grand Bouqueteau 2010. (Link)

Chicago Tribune:
Wine columnist Bill St. John on how to taste and fully appreciate wine, with Joseph Drouhin Clos de Vougeot 2010 as an example. (Link)

The Oregonian:
Wine columnist Katherine Cole has nice things to say about Eyrie Vineyards 'Original Vines' Pinot Gris 2011. (Link)

Vinography:
Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on a recent, extensive tasting of Italian wines. Dozens of tasting notes on wines from Ca del Bosco, Bruno Giacosa, Altesino, Gaja, and many more. (Link)

Dr. Vino:
Wine blogger Tyler Colman on winemaker Jeremy Seysses of Domaine Dujac, and his passion for anchovies. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on Albarino wines, with notes on wines from Abadia de San Campio, Terras Gauda, and Lee Family Farm. (Link)

The Feiring Line:
Wine blogger Alice Feiring on a recent trip to Georgia and a tasting of Pheasant's Tears Rkatsetelli 2012. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Robert Whitley on summer wines to enjoy. Recommendations for wines from Pfaffl, Zocker, Pascal Jolivet, Cloudy Bay, Dry Creek Vineyard, Domaines Ott, Adami, and Bisol. (Link)

1WineDude:
Wine blogger Joe Roberts on a recent tasting of wines from Portugal. Comments on wines from Quinta de Gomariz, Quinta do Vallado, and Vinhos Macanita. (Link)

The Gray Report:
Wine blogger Blake Gray on varying degrees or cork taint and taste perceptions. (Link)

Terroirist:
Wine blogger David White interviews winemaker Sebastian Donoso of Campovida. (Link) TimAtkin: Wine blogger Tim Atkin recommends Emma Zuccardi Bonarda 2011. (Link)

Zester Daily:
Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Y Rousseau Old Vines Colombard 2011. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf du Pape 2009. (Link)  

 
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