Wine Review Weekly
June 9, 2008
Bob Hosmon, writing in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, has many nice things to say about new Pinot Noir releases from J Vineyards. Fine piece also in the New York Times by Eric Asimov, who reports from Burgundy on a youth movement and fundamental changes in the vineyards. And in the Newark Star-Ledger, columnist John Foy weighs in on a vertical tasting of Solaia, hosted by Piero Antinori and his three daughters. John Gillespie
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Lee Family Farm Verdelho 2007.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Hess Collection Mount Veeder 19 Block Cuvee 2005.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Domaine Sorin Bandol Rose 2007.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Bergevin Lane Columbia Valley Calico White 2007.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Francis Ford Coppola Rosso 2006.
New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is Jaboulet Parallele 45 Cotes du Rhone Rose 2007.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Domaine de la Citadelle Cuvee Le Chataignier Rose 2007.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Bajoz 'El Original' Tinta de Toro Garnacha 2006.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the evolution of quality and reliability in Burgundy. Nice mentions for major producers such as Drouhin, and stellar names like Romanee-Conti, and Armand Rousseau. Nice things to say, as well, for many others, including Sylvain Pataille, David Duband, Louis-Michel Liger-Belair, Arnaud Ente, and Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey. On another page, recommendations for good values in several price ranges such as Drouhin Laforet Bourgogne Blanc, Jacqueson Rully 'La Pucelle' 2006, Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey St. Aubin, Louis Jadot Fixin, and Chandon de Brailled Savigny-les-Beaune, among others.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on wine books for Father's Day. Reviews of newly published works by John Hailman, George Taber, and Sergio Esposito.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on Australian producer R Wines. Highest rating goes to the Marquis Philips Shiraz 2006.
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the wines of Chateau Miraval in Provence, which has been in the news as a residence of Brat Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
New York Sun: Guest columnist Robert Simonson on Solera restaurant in New York, and its novel wine list, comrised entirely of wines from Spain.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends only one wine this week - the Kunde Estate Syrah 2005.
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine wri ter John Foy on vintner Pierro Antinori and his daughters. High praise for the Solaia 2004.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Aglianico wines. Top ratings go to Mastroberardino Radici Taurasi 2004, Di Majo Norante Contado Molise 2004, and Cantine Antonio Caggiano Tari Irpinia 2005.
San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer Peter Liem on the growing popularity and quality of single-vineyard Champagne. Tasting notes on examples from producers Agrapart et Fils, Billecart-Salmon, Krug, Larmandier-Bernier, Leclerc-Briant, Jean Milan, Pierre Peters, Philipponnat, Jacques Selosse, and Tarlant.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on the families behind Shenandoah Valley producers Borjon Winery, Cooper Vineyards, Dillian Wines, and the Charles Spinetta Winery.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on bargain white wines. The picks include Sauvignon Blanc wines from Brancott, Villa Maria, Spy Valley, Wildhurst, Hanna, Justin, Verramonte, and Southern Right. For Chardonnay, the choices include offerings from Souverain, Lockwood, Beringer, Kim Crawford, Joseph Fiaveley, and Drouhin. Riesling wines from Chateau Ste. Michelle, Purite, Jekel, Jim Barry, and Leasingham are also recommended, as are Pinot Grigio wines from Morgan, Luna, and Francis Ford Coppola. Grab bag choices are Ca' del Solo Albarino 2007, Masseria Altemura Fiano 2006, Now & Zen Wasabi White 2006, Firehose Gewurztraminer 2006, and La Vieille Ferme Cotes de Luberson 2007.
San Diego Union Tribune: Guest columnist Michele Parente on Rhone varietal wines. Praise for Vina Robles Roseum 2007, Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas 2005, Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel 2005, The Pick Cuvee 2006, Rising Tides 2006, and Eberle Cotes du Robles 2006.
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on pairing wines with softshell crab. Nice comments for Villa Maria Private Bin Riesling 2007, Chalone Vineyard Monterey County Chardonnay 2006, Calistoga Estate Chardonnay 2006, Calistoga Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2006, and Tortoise Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2007. Karen's top pick is Tortoise Creek Chardonnay 2006, while Andrew favors Cristalino Cava Brut NV.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on vintner Pierre Seillan and his wines. Praise for the Lassegue St. Emilion 2004, and Chateau Vignot 2003. Also, recommendation from local Houston retailer for Balbo Torrontes 2006.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has many nice things to say about Dry Creek Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel 2005.
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on summer wines. Mostly comments on regions and varieties, not brands, but mentions for wines from Susana Balbo, Finca Koch, Michel Torino, Mario Felluga, Tenuta Ca' Bolani, Etude, St. Supery, Sutton, Coppola, Nine Vines, Caceres, Muga, La Vieille Ferme, Bethel Heights, Adelsheim, Montinore, Byron, and Alma Rosa.
Rocky Mountain News: Guest columnist Ben Weinberg on wine discoveries. Recommended are four from D'Arenberg - the Viognier Marsanne 'Hermit Crab' 2006, the Roussanne 'Monkey Spider' 2006, the Footbolt Shiraz 2004, and the Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2006. Two from Paitin are recommended - the Barbera d'Alba Campolive 2004, and Arneis Langhe Elisa 2005. And from Trefethen, recommended wines are the Dry Riesling 2007, and Estate Merlot 2004.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on the wines produced by J Vineyards & Winery. Nice comments for the Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2006, Nicole's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006, Robert Thomas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006, and Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2006. Also, a recommendation for Bennett Lane White Maximus 2007.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on wines from Howard Park winery in Australia. Top recommendations go to the Riesling 2007, 'Scotsdale' Shiraz 2005, and Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2004. On another page, praise for the Mommessin Clos de Tart 2003, despite the price tag. On yet another page, recommendation of Fratelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2006 as a bargain.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on good value sparkling wines for weddings. Top choice is Marquis de la Tour Brut.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on new wine finds. Cases in point are Bodegas Munoz Legado Tempranillo 2007, and Paolo Saracco Moscato d'Asti 2007.
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Lee Family Farm Verdelho 2007.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Hess Collection Mount Veeder 19 Block Cuvee 2005.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Domaine Sorin Bandol Rose 2007.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Bergevin Lane Columbia Valley Calico White 2007.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Francis Ford Coppola Rosso 2006.
New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is Jaboulet Parallele 45 Cotes du Rhone Rose 2007.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Domaine de la Citadelle Cuvee Le Chataignier Rose 2007.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Bajoz 'El Original' Tinta de Toro Garnacha 2006.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the evolution of quality and reliability in Burgundy. Nice mentions for major producers such as Drouhin, and stellar names like Romanee-Conti, and Armand Rousseau. Nice things to say, as well, for many others, including Sylvain Pataille, David Duband, Louis-Michel Liger-Belair, Arnaud Ente, and Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey. On another page, recommendations for good values in several price ranges such as Drouhin Laforet Bourgogne Blanc, Jacqueson Rully 'La Pucelle' 2006, Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey St. Aubin, Louis Jadot Fixin, and Chandon de Brailled Savigny-les-Beaune, among others.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on wine books for Father's Day. Reviews of newly published works by John Hailman, George Taber, and Sergio Esposito.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on Australian producer R Wines. Highest rating goes to the Marquis Philips Shiraz 2006.
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the wines of Chateau Miraval in Provence, which has been in the news as a residence of Brat Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
New York Sun: Guest columnist Robert Simonson on Solera restaurant in New York, and its novel wine list, comrised entirely of wines from Spain.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends only one wine this week - the Kunde Estate Syrah 2005.
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine wri ter John Foy on vintner Pierro Antinori and his daughters. High praise for the Solaia 2004.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Aglianico wines. Top ratings go to Mastroberardino Radici Taurasi 2004, Di Majo Norante Contado Molise 2004, and Cantine Antonio Caggiano Tari Irpinia 2005.
San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer Peter Liem on the growing popularity and quality of single-vineyard Champagne. Tasting notes on examples from producers Agrapart et Fils, Billecart-Salmon, Krug, Larmandier-Bernier, Leclerc-Briant, Jean Milan, Pierre Peters, Philipponnat, Jacques Selosse, and Tarlant.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on the families behind Shenandoah Valley producers Borjon Winery, Cooper Vineyards, Dillian Wines, and the Charles Spinetta Winery.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on bargain white wines. The picks include Sauvignon Blanc wines from Brancott, Villa Maria, Spy Valley, Wildhurst, Hanna, Justin, Verramonte, and Southern Right. For Chardonnay, the choices include offerings from Souverain, Lockwood, Beringer, Kim Crawford, Joseph Fiaveley, and Drouhin. Riesling wines from Chateau Ste. Michelle, Purite, Jekel, Jim Barry, and Leasingham are also recommended, as are Pinot Grigio wines from Morgan, Luna, and Francis Ford Coppola. Grab bag choices are Ca' del Solo Albarino 2007, Masseria Altemura Fiano 2006, Now & Zen Wasabi White 2006, Firehose Gewurztraminer 2006, and La Vieille Ferme Cotes de Luberson 2007.
San Diego Union Tribune: Guest columnist Michele Parente on Rhone varietal wines. Praise for Vina Robles Roseum 2007, Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas 2005, Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel 2005, The Pick Cuvee 2006, Rising Tides 2006, and Eberle Cotes du Robles 2006.
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on pairing wines with softshell crab. Nice comments for Villa Maria Private Bin Riesling 2007, Chalone Vineyard Monterey County Chardonnay 2006, Calistoga Estate Chardonnay 2006, Calistoga Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2006, and Tortoise Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2007. Karen's top pick is Tortoise Creek Chardonnay 2006, while Andrew favors Cristalino Cava Brut NV.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on vintner Pierre Seillan and his wines. Praise for the Lassegue St. Emilion 2004, and Chateau Vignot 2003. Also, recommendation from local Houston retailer for Balbo Torrontes 2006.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has many nice things to say about Dry Creek Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel 2005.
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on summer wines. Mostly comments on regions and varieties, not brands, but mentions for wines from Susana Balbo, Finca Koch, Michel Torino, Mario Felluga, Tenuta Ca' Bolani, Etude, St. Supery, Sutton, Coppola, Nine Vines, Caceres, Muga, La Vieille Ferme, Bethel Heights, Adelsheim, Montinore, Byron, and Alma Rosa.
Rocky Mountain News: Guest columnist Ben Weinberg on wine discoveries. Recommended are four from D'Arenberg - the Viognier Marsanne 'Hermit Crab' 2006, the Roussanne 'Monkey Spider' 2006, the Footbolt Shiraz 2004, and the Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2006. Two from Paitin are recommended - the Barbera d'Alba Campolive 2004, and Arneis Langhe Elisa 2005. And from Trefethen, recommended wines are the Dry Riesling 2007, and Estate Merlot 2004.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on the wines produced by J Vineyards & Winery. Nice comments for the Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2006, Nicole's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006, Robert Thomas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006, and Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2006. Also, a recommendation for Bennett Lane White Maximus 2007.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on wines from Howard Park winery in Australia. Top recommendations go to the Riesling 2007, 'Scotsdale' Shiraz 2005, and Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2004. On another page, praise for the Mommessin Clos de Tart 2003, despite the price tag. On yet another page, recommendation of Fratelli Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2006 as a bargain.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on good value sparkling wines for weddings. Top choice is Marquis de la Tour Brut.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on new wine finds. Cases in point are Bodegas Munoz Legado Tempranillo 2007, and Paolo Saracco Moscato d'Asti 2007.
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