Wine Review Weekly

 

August 26, 2013

August 2013
 
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In the San Francisco Chronicle, wine editor Jon Bonne takes note of growing diveristy in California that has to do not with Prop 8 but grape varieties like RibollaGialla. In Bloomberg News, wine columnis John Mariani takes a long look at Riesling wines from Oregon, while Eric Asimov, in the New York Times, offers tasting notes on Riesling wines from Germany. And wine blogger Michael Apstein (Wine Review Online) suggests a number of red wines that can take a chill for summer enjoyment. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Boordy Cabernet Franc 2010. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Marc Bona picks Carnivor Cabernet Sauvignon 2011. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks HonigNapa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2012. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Charles & Charles Rose 2012. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on dry Riesling wines from Germany. Tasting notes on several from the 2011 vintage, with top marks for a wine from Eitelsbacher, while a Nahe Trocken wine from Von Racknitz is cited as a fine value. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on recent awards from the New York Wine and Food Classic. McCall Wines takes winery of the year award, and numerous other Long Island wineries win recognition as well. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist LettieTeague on Muscadet wines. (Link) On another page, Teague offers tasting notes on Muscadet wines from Bossard, Luneau-Papin, Domaine de la Pepiere, Chateau de Chasseloir, and Domainede la Louvetrie. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons on Rhone wines, with mentions for many producers, including Thierry Allemand, Jean-Louis Chave, Paul Jaboulet, and others. (Link) On another page, Lyons offers tasting notes on wines from Andre Perret, Chateau Mont-Redon, and Louis Latour. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service:
Wine columnist John Mariani on Riesling wines from Oregon. Notes on wines from Argyle, Penner-Ash, Anne Amie, and Elk Cove. (Link)

Forbes Online: Wine columnist Katie Kelly Bell recommends wines from Steven Kent, Alchemist, and Bodegas Franco-Espanolas. (Link) Financial Times: Wine writer Andrew Jefford on the growing value of vineyards in Napa Valley. Mentions for many producers, including Cathy Corison, Dominus, Cain, Harlan, Screaming Eagle, and others. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on wines for Labor Day weekend. Choice are Hahn Monterey Pinot Gris 2012, and Castello Monaci Kreos Rosato 2012. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on the growing diversity of wines produced in California, such as Ribolla Gialla and Trousseau Gris. (Link) On another page, Bonne profiles Highland Hills and other Southern California vineyards and wineries. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on Korbel, and their sparkling wines from Sonoma County. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on price and value in wines. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the wines of Campania. Tasting notes on wines from Pietracupa, Mastroberardino, Marisa, Ravello, and others. (Link)

Los Angeles Times:
Wine writer Irene Virbila on the pleasures of Txakolina wines as summer refreshers. (Link)

Washington Post:
Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on identifying and appreciating flavors in wine. (Link) On another page, McIntyre offers notes on late summer wines worth trying, with highest marks for wines from Bouchaine, Esporao,Clos du Mont-Olivet, and Rutherford Ranch. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Wine writer Gil Kulers has nice things to say about J Vineyards Pinot Gris 2012. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on back label information, with a nice mention for Ridge Vineyards. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on tasting wines, with notes on wines from Hardy's, Nobilo, GrgichHills, Concannon, and Rancho Zabaco. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean:
Guest columnist Rob Stein on wines from the South of France. Tasting notes on wines from Chateau St. Martin de Garrigue, Sainte Eulalie, Syrousse, Tauch, and Domaine de Fontsainte. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on wines from Israel. Tasting notes on wines from Carmel Vineyard, Recanati, Binyamina, Golan Heights Winery, and others. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole has nice things to say about a Jura wine - Stephane Tissot 'Vielles Vignes' Arbois Poulsard 2010. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on new releases from Schlossgut Diel in Germany. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the move by the New York State Liquor Authority to stop shipments of wine to New York from New Jersey. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on new white wines from Portugal, with notes on wines from Quinta de Azevedo, Heredade do Esporao, and Kopke. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring weighs in on the subject of wild yeast fermentation. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Michael Apstein on red wines that can take a chill for summer enjoyment. Mentions for numerous producers, including Louis Latour, Toad Hollow, Erath, Jean-Paul Brun, and others. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini reviews on wines from La Follette, Lost Canyon, Cullen, Beringer, Chimney Rock, Hawk and Horse, and others. (Link)

The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on recent Oregon vineyards purchases by Jackson Family Wines and Louis Jadot. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger Isaac Baker reviews Italian wines from producers Valturio, Bersano, Castelnuovo, and others. (Link)

TimAtkin: Wine blogger Tim Atkin publishes an anonymous piece by a wine retailer on his cusomers. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger JancisRobinson recommends Chardonnay wines from Journey's End in South Africa. (Link)

 
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