Wine Review Weekly
April 6, 2009
Several columnists focus on kosher wines this week, including Fred Tasker in the Miami Herald and Bill Daley in the Chicago Tribune. At the San Francisco Chronicle, wine editor Jon Bonne exlores the many small and fine producers of Cabernet Franc in California and Washington. And on the other coast, columnist Dave McIntyre of the Washington Post finds lots to like in the Viognier wines produced in Virginia. John Gillespi
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Rusack Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Borgo Reale Vespertino Chianti 2006. (Link)
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Santa Rita Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2008. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Torbreck 'The Steading' 2006. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Seven Hills Merlot 2006. (Link)
New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is Hugel Gentil 2007. (Link)
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends Paumanok Vineyards Riesling Late Harvest 2007. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Oakville Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2003. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Piper Sonoma Blanc de Blancs NV. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on spatlese Riesling wines from Germany. Best in tasting is Schafer-Frohlich Nahe Bockenauer Felseneck 2007, while J.J. Christoffel Erben Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Urziger Wurzgarten 2007 is noted as a good value. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on the white wines of Bordeaux. Top wine in tasting is Chateau Graville-Lacoste 2007, while Chateau Graves de Liron 2007 is cited for value. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the difficulties facing the Australian wine industry. Included is a list of the smaller wineries she considers worth getting to know, such as Grosset. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews inexpensive Chardonnay wines from Australia. Recommendations for those from Block 50, Lindeman's, Greg Norman, Penfolds, and Rosemount. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on Cabernet Franc. Tasting notes on offerings from Andrew Will, Cadence, Crocker & Starr, Hourglass, Lang & Reed, and Palazzo. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on Riesling wines. Recommended are Cardinal Cusanus Stiftswein Kabinett 2006, Loosen Bros. 'Dr. L' 2007, and Washington Hills 2006. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on bargain white wines. Sauvignon Blanc wines from Rosenblum, Brander, Robert Hall, Veramonte, and Cono Sur are recommended. For Chardonnay, the choices come from Robert Mondavi (the Solaire), Healdsburg Ranches, Chateau Ste. Michelle, and Lindemans. White wine blends from Big House, Hey Mambo, La Vieille Ferme, and Goats Do Roam are also favored, along with Pinot Gris from Cline, Pinot Grigio from Pepperwood Grove, and Gewurztraminer from Cono Sur. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the growing quality of Viognier wines produced in Virginia. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on several, with highest praise for those from Cooper Vineyards, Veritas Vineyards, and Michael Shaps. (Link)
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson profiles winemakers Jennifer Higgins of Lancaster Estate, and Georgetta Dane of Big House Wines. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on the revival of Merlot in California. Nice comments on Merlot wines from Cycles Gladiator, Hahn, Bin 36, J. Lohr, Gainey, and Jacuzzi Family. Also, tasting note and recommendation for Star Lane Santa Ynez Valley Merlot 2006. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on the dry wines of Portugal. Reds from Quinta do Casal, Sogrape, Flua, Companhia das Quintas, Dao Sul, and Dow are redommended. For white wines, Vinho Verde wines in general get the nod, with special recommendation for those from Casa de Vila, and Aveleda. (Link)
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on kosher wines. Recommended are those from Flechas de Los Andes, Carmel Winery, and Teal Lake. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on moderately priced Pinot Noir wines. Top choice is Rodney Strong Russian River Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on kosher wines from Spain. Recommended are Elvi Wines Ness 2004, Ramon Cardova Rioja 2005, and Peraji Petita Montsant 2006. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on new Cabernet Sauvignon releases from Napa Valley wineries. Highest praise is for Outpost 'True Vineyard' 2006, and Hourglass 'Blueline' 2006. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the wine auction market. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fred Koeppel has very high praise for Petraio Nero d'Avola 2007. (Link)
Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring offers several posts from a marketing conference in Rioja. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Scotto 'Howling Moon' Old Vine Zinfandel 2005. (Link)
The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov offers more on Riesling this week, with nice mentions for Smith-Madrone, Trefethen, Stony Hill, Dr. Konstantin Frank, and the German offerings from importer Terry Theise. (Link)
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Rusack Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Borgo Reale Vespertino Chianti 2006. (Link)
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Santa Rita Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2008. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Torbreck 'The Steading' 2006. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Seven Hills Merlot 2006. (Link)
New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is Hugel Gentil 2007. (Link)
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends Paumanok Vineyards Riesling Late Harvest 2007. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Oakville Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2003. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Piper Sonoma Blanc de Blancs NV. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on spatlese Riesling wines from Germany. Best in tasting is Schafer-Frohlich Nahe Bockenauer Felseneck 2007, while J.J. Christoffel Erben Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Urziger Wurzgarten 2007 is noted as a good value. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on the white wines of Bordeaux. Top wine in tasting is Chateau Graville-Lacoste 2007, while Chateau Graves de Liron 2007 is cited for value. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the difficulties facing the Australian wine industry. Included is a list of the smaller wineries she considers worth getting to know, such as Grosset. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews inexpensive Chardonnay wines from Australia. Recommendations for those from Block 50, Lindeman's, Greg Norman, Penfolds, and Rosemount. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on Cabernet Franc. Tasting notes on offerings from Andrew Will, Cadence, Crocker & Starr, Hourglass, Lang & Reed, and Palazzo. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on Riesling wines. Recommended are Cardinal Cusanus Stiftswein Kabinett 2006, Loosen Bros. 'Dr. L' 2007, and Washington Hills 2006. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on bargain white wines. Sauvignon Blanc wines from Rosenblum, Brander, Robert Hall, Veramonte, and Cono Sur are recommended. For Chardonnay, the choices come from Robert Mondavi (the Solaire), Healdsburg Ranches, Chateau Ste. Michelle, and Lindemans. White wine blends from Big House, Hey Mambo, La Vieille Ferme, and Goats Do Roam are also favored, along with Pinot Gris from Cline, Pinot Grigio from Pepperwood Grove, and Gewurztraminer from Cono Sur. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the growing quality of Viognier wines produced in Virginia. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on several, with highest praise for those from Cooper Vineyards, Veritas Vineyards, and Michael Shaps. (Link)
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson profiles winemakers Jennifer Higgins of Lancaster Estate, and Georgetta Dane of Big House Wines. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on the revival of Merlot in California. Nice comments on Merlot wines from Cycles Gladiator, Hahn, Bin 36, J. Lohr, Gainey, and Jacuzzi Family. Also, tasting note and recommendation for Star Lane Santa Ynez Valley Merlot 2006. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on the dry wines of Portugal. Reds from Quinta do Casal, Sogrape, Flua, Companhia das Quintas, Dao Sul, and Dow are redommended. For white wines, Vinho Verde wines in general get the nod, with special recommendation for those from Casa de Vila, and Aveleda. (Link)
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on kosher wines. Recommended are those from Flechas de Los Andes, Carmel Winery, and Teal Lake. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on moderately priced Pinot Noir wines. Top choice is Rodney Strong Russian River Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on kosher wines from Spain. Recommended are Elvi Wines Ness 2004, Ramon Cardova Rioja 2005, and Peraji Petita Montsant 2006. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on new Cabernet Sauvignon releases from Napa Valley wineries. Highest praise is for Outpost 'True Vineyard' 2006, and Hourglass 'Blueline' 2006. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the wine auction market. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fred Koeppel has very high praise for Petraio Nero d'Avola 2007. (Link)
Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring offers several posts from a marketing conference in Rioja. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Scotto 'Howling Moon' Old Vine Zinfandel 2005. (Link)
The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov offers more on Riesling this week, with nice mentions for Smith-Madrone, Trefethen, Stony Hill, Dr. Konstantin Frank, and the German offerings from importer Terry Theise. (Link)
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