Wine Review Weekly
July 28, 2008
Staff writer Rob Kasper of the Baltimore Sun notes the rising popularity of Riesling wines and offers a number of interesting new suggestions. In the Washington Post, columnists Page and Dornenburg put on their mood rings and find white wines to match every moment. And Gil Kulers, writing in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, has lots of nice things to say about wines from Washington and the people who make them. John Gillespie
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Stag's Leap Winery Viognier 2007.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Parker Station Pinot Noir 2007.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Bodega Norton Torrontes 2007.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Bodegas Muga Rioja Reserva 2004.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Cono Sur Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenere 2007.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Kim Crawford Central Otago Rise-and-Shine Pinot Noir 2006.
New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is Barmes-Buecher Cremant d'Alsace 2006.
Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends Zette Cahors Malbec 2003.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Jim Neal Wines 'Chariot' Sangiovese 2004.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Sauvignon Blanc wines from California. Highest rated in tasting is Grgich Hills Napa Valley Fume Blanc 2006, while Sterling Napa County Sauvignon Blanc 2006 is cited for value.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on unusual wines from California. Nice comments for Saxon Brown Semillon 2006, Marilyn Remark Wines Grenache 2005, Trou de Bonde Pinot Blanc 2006, Kupp Brothers Estates Black Bart Marsanne 2005, and Chateau Julien Private Reserve Merlot 2002.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on white wines from Bordeaux. Highest rated is Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2005.
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the revival of the town of Napa. Along the way, nice comments for D-Cubed Brown Vineyards Zinfandel 2005, and Robert Sinskey Pinot Blanc.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris wines from numerous producers, including Santa Margherita, Livio Felluga, Masi, Ca' Bolani, Altanuta, Sartori, Etude, Swanson Vineyards, Pietra Santa, Sterling, and White Truck. Also, nice comments on Wolffer Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2005.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends Franciscan Sauvignon Blanc 2007, and Layer Cake Cotes du Rhone 2006.
Balti more Sun: Staff writer Rob Kasper on Riesling wines. Top imported pick is Albert Seltz Vin d'Alsace 2006, while top domestic choice is Chateau Ste. Michelle Eroica Riesling 2006.
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San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Pinot Noir wines from the Northern Central Coast. Highest ratings go to Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard 'Branciforte Creek Vineyard' Pinot Noir 2006, and Miner 'Gary's Vineyard' Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2006.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on the results of the Long Beach Grand Cru wine competition. Top red wine reported to be Mettler Family Vineyards Lodi Petite Sirah 2005. White wine honors went to two unlikely winners - Wollersheim Winery American Prairie Fume Seyval Blanc 2007, and Goose Watch Winery Finger Lakes 'Diamond.'
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on white wines for every mood. Nice mentions for Souverain Alexander Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Murphy Goode 'The Fume' 2007, Ponzi Willamette Valley Arneis 2007, Livio Felluga Terre Alte 2006, and Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio 2007. Karen's top choice is Vietti Roero Arneis 2006 (and 2007), while Andrew favors A by Acacia Chardonnay 2006.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on Albarino wines from Spain. Focus is on Jose Tourino from Adegas d'Altamira, with nice comments of several of their wines. Also, local wine expert recommends Laetitia Estate Pinot Noir 2006.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on wines from Washington State. Lots of nice comments, but highest praise goes to Chateau Ste. Michelle Ethos Cabernet Sauvignon 2004.
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on wines for summer enjoyment. Highest rated is Robert Sinskey Vineyards 'Abraxas' 2006.
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward takes note of a new book on wineries in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Nice comments, though, for a French entry - Commanderie de la Bargemone Coteaux d'Aix en Provence 2007.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Ben Weinberg on sparkling wines and cigars. Wines recommended are Mumm Napa Brut NV, Segura Viudas Brut Aria NV, Louis Bouilliot Blanc de Noir NV, Perrier Jouet Grand Brut NV, Domaine Chandon Brut Rose NV, Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut Rose NV, Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Rose NV, La Spinetta Moscato d'Asti 2007, and Braida Brachetto d'Acqui NV.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on new wines to try. Recommended are Two Hands 'Brilliant Disguise' Moscato 2008, White Truck Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2007, Rodney Strong Russian River Reserve Chardonnay 2006, and Rodney Strong Symmetry 2005.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on Australian wines. Highest recommendation goes to Two Hands 'Brilliant Disguise' Moscato 2008.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Chardonnay wines from Sonoma County. Top choice is Landmark Overlook Chardonnay 2006.
The Oregonian : Wine columnist Matt Kramer on values in wines from Europe - despite the weak dollar. Cases in point are Delas Freres Cotes du Ventoux 2006, and Pieropan Soave Classico 2006.
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Stag's Leap Winery Viognier 2007.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Parker Station Pinot Noir 2007.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Bodega Norton Torrontes 2007.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Bodegas Muga Rioja Reserva 2004.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Cono Sur Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenere 2007.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Kim Crawford Central Otago Rise-and-Shine Pinot Noir 2006.
New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is Barmes-Buecher Cremant d'Alsace 2006.
Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends Zette Cahors Malbec 2003.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Jim Neal Wines 'Chariot' Sangiovese 2004.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Sauvignon Blanc wines from California. Highest rated in tasting is Grgich Hills Napa Valley Fume Blanc 2006, while Sterling Napa County Sauvignon Blanc 2006 is cited for value.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on unusual wines from California. Nice comments for Saxon Brown Semillon 2006, Marilyn Remark Wines Grenache 2005, Trou de Bonde Pinot Blanc 2006, Kupp Brothers Estates Black Bart Marsanne 2005, and Chateau Julien Private Reserve Merlot 2002.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on white wines from Bordeaux. Highest rated is Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte 2005.
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the revival of the town of Napa. Along the way, nice comments for D-Cubed Brown Vineyards Zinfandel 2005, and Robert Sinskey Pinot Blanc.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris wines from numerous producers, including Santa Margherita, Livio Felluga, Masi, Ca' Bolani, Altanuta, Sartori, Etude, Swanson Vineyards, Pietra Santa, Sterling, and White Truck. Also, nice comments on Wolffer Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2005.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends Franciscan Sauvignon Blanc 2007, and Layer Cake Cotes du Rhone 2006.
Balti more Sun: Staff writer Rob Kasper on Riesling wines. Top imported pick is Albert Seltz Vin d'Alsace 2006, while top domestic choice is Chateau Ste. Michelle Eroica Riesling 2006.
Subscribe to Wine Review Weekly: Start your personal subscription to this newsletter at this link.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Pinot Noir wines from the Northern Central Coast. Highest ratings go to Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard 'Branciforte Creek Vineyard' Pinot Noir 2006, and Miner 'Gary's Vineyard' Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2006.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on the results of the Long Beach Grand Cru wine competition. Top red wine reported to be Mettler Family Vineyards Lodi Petite Sirah 2005. White wine honors went to two unlikely winners - Wollersheim Winery American Prairie Fume Seyval Blanc 2007, and Goose Watch Winery Finger Lakes 'Diamond.'
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on white wines for every mood. Nice mentions for Souverain Alexander Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Murphy Goode 'The Fume' 2007, Ponzi Willamette Valley Arneis 2007, Livio Felluga Terre Alte 2006, and Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio 2007. Karen's top choice is Vietti Roero Arneis 2006 (and 2007), while Andrew favors A by Acacia Chardonnay 2006.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on Albarino wines from Spain. Focus is on Jose Tourino from Adegas d'Altamira, with nice comments of several of their wines. Also, local wine expert recommends Laetitia Estate Pinot Noir 2006.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on wines from Washington State. Lots of nice comments, but highest praise goes to Chateau Ste. Michelle Ethos Cabernet Sauvignon 2004.
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on wines for summer enjoyment. Highest rated is Robert Sinskey Vineyards 'Abraxas' 2006.
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward takes note of a new book on wineries in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Nice comments, though, for a French entry - Commanderie de la Bargemone Coteaux d'Aix en Provence 2007.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Ben Weinberg on sparkling wines and cigars. Wines recommended are Mumm Napa Brut NV, Segura Viudas Brut Aria NV, Louis Bouilliot Blanc de Noir NV, Perrier Jouet Grand Brut NV, Domaine Chandon Brut Rose NV, Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut Rose NV, Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Rose NV, La Spinetta Moscato d'Asti 2007, and Braida Brachetto d'Acqui NV.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on new wines to try. Recommended are Two Hands 'Brilliant Disguise' Moscato 2008, White Truck Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2007, Rodney Strong Russian River Reserve Chardonnay 2006, and Rodney Strong Symmetry 2005.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on Australian wines. Highest recommendation goes to Two Hands 'Brilliant Disguise' Moscato 2008.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Chardonnay wines from Sonoma County. Top choice is Landmark Overlook Chardonnay 2006.
The Oregonian : Wine columnist Matt Kramer on values in wines from Europe - despite the weak dollar. Cases in point are Delas Freres Cotes du Ventoux 2006, and Pieropan Soave Classico 2006.
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