Wine Review Weekly
September 3, 2007
The last of the summer wine is savored in several columns, most notably Laurie Daniel's in the San Jose Mercury News, where numerous rosé and Pinot Grigio wines are recommended for the Labor Day weekend. Wine columnist Stephen Meuse, writing in the Boston Globe, contributes tasting notes on several Muscadet wines for the waning summer days. And Mark Tarbell, of the Arizona Republic, suggests a number of Italian wines for a final summer feast. John Gillespie
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Mettler Family Petite Sirah 2004.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais-Villages 2005.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Girard Petite Sirah 2005.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has nice comments for Boutari Moschofilero 2006.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford chooses Qupe Marsanne 2006.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Beau-Thorey 'Danse des Ceps' Coteaux du Languedoc 2003.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Novelty Hill Stillwater Creek Vineyard Chardonnay 2005.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Colom Estate Malbec 2005.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks New Age White Wine NV.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov is on vacation this week.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher are on vacation.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on the wines of Harlan Estate. Perfection is found by Parker in the 1997, 2001, and 2002 vintages.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends a dozen wines for Labor Day. Selected are Patz & Hall Napa Valley Chardonnay 2005, Tenuta Rapitala 'Nuar' Nero d'Avola 2005, Castello Monaci 'Liante' Salice Salentino 2006, Alba Rosa Albarino 2006, Sombrero Rojo 2nd Ano 2005, Girard Napa Valley Petite Sirah 2005, Migration Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2005, Willowbrook Estate Russian River Pinot Noir 2005, Cape Mentelle Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2001, Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2005, Cellar No. 8 Zinfandel 2005, and Robert Mondavi Pinot Grigio 2006.
New York Sun: Wine columnist Peter Hellman on wines from Israel. Nice comments for Yarden, Teperberg Family Estate, Domaine du Castel, and Agur Winery.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends Castello Banfi Chianti Classico 2005, Palandri Riesling 2006, and Concannon 'Select Vineyards' Syrah 2005.
Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on wines from Muscadet. Recommended are Joseph Landron 'Amphibolite Nature' 2005, Domaine de la Quilla 2005, Chateau du Cleray 'Haute Culture' 2005, Domaine de la Louvetrie 2006, and Chateau de la Ragotiere 2005.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan on the Two Hands winery in Australia, with special praise for their Lily's Garden Shiraz 2005.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews red wines from the Loire Valley. Best ratings are for Domaine de Belliviere Coteaux du Loire Le Rouge-Gorge 2004, Charles Joguet Chinon Cuvee La Cure 2005, Frederic Mabileau Les Rouilleres St. Nicolas de Bourgueil 2005, and La Poussie Sancerre 2004.
San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer Tim Teichgraeber on California vintners in Chile. Focus is on Kingston Family Vineyards, with best comments for the Pinot Noirs and Syrah.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on rose wines. Nice comments on offerings from Wattle Creek, Little Black Dress, Kenwood, Chateau d'Aqueria, Mouton Cadet, Jadot, Bodegas Julian Chivite, and Red Guitar. Nice notes also on several Pinot Grigio wines, including those from Rex Goliath, Montevina, Villa Pozzi, Estancia, Martin & Weyrich, Morgan, and La Crema. A fine note, too, on J. Lohr 'Wildflower' Valdiguie 2006.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley profiles vintner Victor Schoenfeld at Golan Heights Winery in Israel. High praise for his Yarden El Rom Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2003.
Washington Post: Guest writer Thomas Ulrich on organic and biodynimic vineyard practices. Nice mentions for Dark Horse Ranch, Clos LaChance, and Vineyard 29.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford on wines made with white Rhone Valley varietals. On another page, mixed reviews of several, but praise for the 2006 Viognier wines of Bonterra and Robert Hall.
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on Italian wines for summer enjoyment. Highest rated is Fontevecchia Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi 2005.
Dallas Morning News: The tasting panel picks wines to pair with sushi. Winners are Tangent Ecclestone 2006, Chateau Reynon 2005, Scharffenberger Brut, Rive della Chiesa Extra Dry Prosecco, Lucien Albrecht Pinot Gris 'Cuvee Romanus' 2005, Casal Garcia Vinho Verde, and Ferrari-Carano Merlot 2004.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Jennifer Rosen on sparkling wines. Recommended are Yellow Tail Sparkling White Wine, Monmousseau Brut Etoile NV, Bouvet Brut Saumur, Champalou Vouvray Brut, Langlois Cremant de Loire Rose Brut, and four Cremant sparkling wines from Alsace - Calixte Brut, Lucien Albrecht Brut Rose, Albert Mann Brut, and Abarbanel Brut.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on Albarino wines. Producers recommended are Martin Codax, Adega Condes de Albarei, Fulget, and Laxas.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on Monastrell wines from Spain. Highest recommendations are for Trapio 2004, and Casa de la Ermita Crianza 2006.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on simple wines for summer enjoyment. Highest rated is Yellow Tail Merlot 2006.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on interesting new wines. Recommended are J. Christopher Wines Willamette Valley' Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Domaine Srteilho Saing-Chinian Syrah Grenache 2005, and Fattoria di Felsina Chianti Classico 'Berardenga' 2004.
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Mettler Family Petite Sirah 2004.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais-Villages 2005.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Girard Petite Sirah 2005.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has nice comments for Boutari Moschofilero 2006.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford chooses Qupe Marsanne 2006.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Beau-Thorey 'Danse des Ceps' Coteaux du Languedoc 2003.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Novelty Hill Stillwater Creek Vineyard Chardonnay 2005.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Colom Estate Malbec 2005.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks New Age White Wine NV.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov is on vacation this week.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher are on vacation.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on the wines of Harlan Estate. Perfection is found by Parker in the 1997, 2001, and 2002 vintages.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends a dozen wines for Labor Day. Selected are Patz & Hall Napa Valley Chardonnay 2005, Tenuta Rapitala 'Nuar' Nero d'Avola 2005, Castello Monaci 'Liante' Salice Salentino 2006, Alba Rosa Albarino 2006, Sombrero Rojo 2nd Ano 2005, Girard Napa Valley Petite Sirah 2005, Migration Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2005, Willowbrook Estate Russian River Pinot Noir 2005, Cape Mentelle Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2001, Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2005, Cellar No. 8 Zinfandel 2005, and Robert Mondavi Pinot Grigio 2006.
New York Sun: Wine columnist Peter Hellman on wines from Israel. Nice comments for Yarden, Teperberg Family Estate, Domaine du Castel, and Agur Winery.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends Castello Banfi Chianti Classico 2005, Palandri Riesling 2006, and Concannon 'Select Vineyards' Syrah 2005.
Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on wines from Muscadet. Recommended are Joseph Landron 'Amphibolite Nature' 2005, Domaine de la Quilla 2005, Chateau du Cleray 'Haute Culture' 2005, Domaine de la Louvetrie 2006, and Chateau de la Ragotiere 2005.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan on the Two Hands winery in Australia, with special praise for their Lily's Garden Shiraz 2005.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews red wines from the Loire Valley. Best ratings are for Domaine de Belliviere Coteaux du Loire Le Rouge-Gorge 2004, Charles Joguet Chinon Cuvee La Cure 2005, Frederic Mabileau Les Rouilleres St. Nicolas de Bourgueil 2005, and La Poussie Sancerre 2004.
San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer Tim Teichgraeber on California vintners in Chile. Focus is on Kingston Family Vineyards, with best comments for the Pinot Noirs and Syrah.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on rose wines. Nice comments on offerings from Wattle Creek, Little Black Dress, Kenwood, Chateau d'Aqueria, Mouton Cadet, Jadot, Bodegas Julian Chivite, and Red Guitar. Nice notes also on several Pinot Grigio wines, including those from Rex Goliath, Montevina, Villa Pozzi, Estancia, Martin & Weyrich, Morgan, and La Crema. A fine note, too, on J. Lohr 'Wildflower' Valdiguie 2006.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley profiles vintner Victor Schoenfeld at Golan Heights Winery in Israel. High praise for his Yarden El Rom Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2003.
Washington Post: Guest writer Thomas Ulrich on organic and biodynimic vineyard practices. Nice mentions for Dark Horse Ranch, Clos LaChance, and Vineyard 29.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford on wines made with white Rhone Valley varietals. On another page, mixed reviews of several, but praise for the 2006 Viognier wines of Bonterra and Robert Hall.
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on Italian wines for summer enjoyment. Highest rated is Fontevecchia Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi 2005.
Dallas Morning News: The tasting panel picks wines to pair with sushi. Winners are Tangent Ecclestone 2006, Chateau Reynon 2005, Scharffenberger Brut, Rive della Chiesa Extra Dry Prosecco, Lucien Albrecht Pinot Gris 'Cuvee Romanus' 2005, Casal Garcia Vinho Verde, and Ferrari-Carano Merlot 2004.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Jennifer Rosen on sparkling wines. Recommended are Yellow Tail Sparkling White Wine, Monmousseau Brut Etoile NV, Bouvet Brut Saumur, Champalou Vouvray Brut, Langlois Cremant de Loire Rose Brut, and four Cremant sparkling wines from Alsace - Calixte Brut, Lucien Albrecht Brut Rose, Albert Mann Brut, and Abarbanel Brut.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on Albarino wines. Producers recommended are Martin Codax, Adega Condes de Albarei, Fulget, and Laxas.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on Monastrell wines from Spain. Highest recommendations are for Trapio 2004, and Casa de la Ermita Crianza 2006.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on simple wines for summer enjoyment. Highest rated is Yellow Tail Merlot 2006.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on interesting new wines. Recommended are J. Christopher Wines Willamette Valley' Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Domaine Srteilho Saing-Chinian Syrah Grenache 2005, and Fattoria di Felsina Chianti Classico 'Berardenga' 2004.
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