Wine Review Weekly
May 11, 2009
Wine columnists Gaiter and Brecher of the Wall Street Journal find much to like in oft-fogotten Soave wines. At Bloomberg News, columnist John Mariani surveys the field of Riesling wines from Alsace, and likes what he sees (and tastes). And Wine Review Weekly subscribers can now follow Wine Opinions on Twitter, where we offer tasting notes, links to wine columns, and wine market observations. John Gillespie
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Francis Coppola Sophia Blanc del Blancs NV. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Brancott Sauvignon Blanc 2007. (Link)
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects WillaKenzie Estate Pinot Gris 2007.(Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Helfrich Gewurztraminer 2007. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Colome Malbec 2007. (Link)
New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is Steininger Young 2008. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Henriot Brut Rose NV. (Link)
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Gine Gine 2006. (Link)
Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends Ransom 'Oregon Junehog' 2008. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Dona Paula Los Cardos Cabernet Sauvignon 2007. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the fine 2007 vintage in Chablis. Nice comments for the offerings of Domaine Servin, Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin, Alice and Olivier De Moor, William Fevre, Domaine Dampt, Gilbert Picq, and Vincent DAuvissat. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on quality improvements in Soave wines. Top choice in tasting is Monte Tondo Soave Classico 2007, while Folonari Soave 2007 is noted as a value.(Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on the Riesling wines of Alsace. Priase for producers Paul Blanck, Trimbach, Hugel, and Albert Boxler. (Link)
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti on wines for Mother's Day. Recommended are Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2003, Tenuta di Biserno Insoglio del Cinghiale 2006, Villa Antinori Bianco 2008, Faiveley Bourgogne (or Geverey-Chambertin) 2007, Duckhorn Merlot 2006, Beringer Sbragia Chardonnay 2007, Chappellet Chardonnay 2007, Sanford Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2007, Cuvaison Pinot Noir 2007, La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2007, Rodney Strong Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2007, Domaine Chandon Pinot Meuniere 2006, Etude GBR 2006, Lamberti Rose Spumante NV, and La Scolca Vino da Tabola Rosato 2008. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on Robert Parker's unexpectedly high rating of the 2008 vintage in Bordeaux, and fears that this may cause prices to rise once more. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews inexpensive Zinfandel wines. Reco mmended are Sobon Estate Old Vine Amador County 2007, Ravenswood Vintners Blend California 2007, McManis Family Vineyards California 2007, Joel Gott California 2007, and Bogle Vineyards Old Vine California 2007. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on the market challenges facing high quality wines from Australia that are often lost in the sea of cheap wines an critter brands. Nice comments for the efforts of Penfolds and Mount Mary. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on new wine finds. Recommended are Laboure-Roi 'Les Sangliers' Chardonnay Reserve 2007, Gnarly Head Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel 2006, and Archeo Ruggero di Tasso Sicilia Nero d'Avola 2007. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on Pinot Noir wines from New Zealand. Recommendations for wines from Escarpment, Millton, Nautilus Estate, Woollaston Estates, Muddy Water, Nevis Bluff, Kawarau Estate, Two Paddocks, Rippon, Lowburn, Quartz Reef Estate, and Felton Road. Also, a nod to Goldschmidt Vineyards and Matua Valley for their bargain Pinot Noirs. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre profiles D.C. area sommelier Mark Slater. Along the way, nice mentions for Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, and Las Perdices Malbec from Argentina. (Link)
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson interviews Bear Dalton from Spec's wine stores on the 2008 vintage of Bordeaux wines. Praise for both the quality and lower prices for the wines, with nice mentions for many, including Lynch-Bages, Clerc Milon, d'Armailhac, L'Evangile, Vieux Chateau Certain, and Le Pin. (Link)
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on wines from female winemakers. Recommended are Crios by Susana Balbo Torrontes 2008, and Heron Pinot Noir Vin de Pays d'Oc 2006. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on wine terminology. Praised this week is Sokol Blosser Evolution No. 12. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on inexpensive wines from Argentina and Chile. Recommended are Alamos Malbec 2007, Bodega Luigi Bosca Malbec 2007, Bodega Septima Malbec 2007, Colome Torrontes 2008, Veramonte Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Cono Sur Merlot 2008, Cono Sur Carmenere 2008, Veramonte Reserva Chardonnay 2007, Casa Lapostolle Chardonnay 2007, Vina Santa Rita Chardonnay 2007, Montgras Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Cono Sur Sauvignon Blanc 2008, and Vina Montes Leyda Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on boxed Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Top choice is Black Box Cabernet Sauvignon 2007. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on wines for Mother's Day brunch. Numerous experts weigh in, but best mentions are for Le Grenouille Rougante 2008, and Domaine Renardat-Fache Cerdon du Bugey NV. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow has lots of nice things to say about Adagio 'Premium' Malbec 2003. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on a tasting of the two Pichon wines - Baron and Comtesse - in New York. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fred Koeppel on wines for Mother's Day. Picks include Laurent Perrier Cuvee Rose Brut, Delamotte Blanc de Blancs Brut 1999, J. Schram 2001, and Bianchi Extra Brut NV. (Link)
Tasting room: Wine editor and blogger Ray Isle recommends Loimer Lois Gruner Veltliner 2007. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Quinta do Crasto Douro Red 2007. (Link)
The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov offers more thoughts this week on Chablis. (Link)
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Francis Coppola Sophia Blanc del Blancs NV. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Brancott Sauvignon Blanc 2007. (Link)
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects WillaKenzie Estate Pinot Gris 2007.(Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Helfrich Gewurztraminer 2007. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Colome Malbec 2007. (Link)
New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is Steininger Young 2008. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Henriot Brut Rose NV. (Link)
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Gine Gine 2006. (Link)
Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends Ransom 'Oregon Junehog' 2008. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Dona Paula Los Cardos Cabernet Sauvignon 2007. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the fine 2007 vintage in Chablis. Nice comments for the offerings of Domaine Servin, Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin, Alice and Olivier De Moor, William Fevre, Domaine Dampt, Gilbert Picq, and Vincent DAuvissat. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on quality improvements in Soave wines. Top choice in tasting is Monte Tondo Soave Classico 2007, while Folonari Soave 2007 is noted as a value.(Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on the Riesling wines of Alsace. Priase for producers Paul Blanck, Trimbach, Hugel, and Albert Boxler. (Link)
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti on wines for Mother's Day. Recommended are Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2003, Tenuta di Biserno Insoglio del Cinghiale 2006, Villa Antinori Bianco 2008, Faiveley Bourgogne (or Geverey-Chambertin) 2007, Duckhorn Merlot 2006, Beringer Sbragia Chardonnay 2007, Chappellet Chardonnay 2007, Sanford Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2007, Cuvaison Pinot Noir 2007, La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2007, Rodney Strong Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2007, Domaine Chandon Pinot Meuniere 2006, Etude GBR 2006, Lamberti Rose Spumante NV, and La Scolca Vino da Tabola Rosato 2008. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on Robert Parker's unexpectedly high rating of the 2008 vintage in Bordeaux, and fears that this may cause prices to rise once more. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews inexpensive Zinfandel wines. Reco mmended are Sobon Estate Old Vine Amador County 2007, Ravenswood Vintners Blend California 2007, McManis Family Vineyards California 2007, Joel Gott California 2007, and Bogle Vineyards Old Vine California 2007. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on the market challenges facing high quality wines from Australia that are often lost in the sea of cheap wines an critter brands. Nice comments for the efforts of Penfolds and Mount Mary. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on new wine finds. Recommended are Laboure-Roi 'Les Sangliers' Chardonnay Reserve 2007, Gnarly Head Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel 2006, and Archeo Ruggero di Tasso Sicilia Nero d'Avola 2007. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on Pinot Noir wines from New Zealand. Recommendations for wines from Escarpment, Millton, Nautilus Estate, Woollaston Estates, Muddy Water, Nevis Bluff, Kawarau Estate, Two Paddocks, Rippon, Lowburn, Quartz Reef Estate, and Felton Road. Also, a nod to Goldschmidt Vineyards and Matua Valley for their bargain Pinot Noirs. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre profiles D.C. area sommelier Mark Slater. Along the way, nice mentions for Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, and Las Perdices Malbec from Argentina. (Link)
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson interviews Bear Dalton from Spec's wine stores on the 2008 vintage of Bordeaux wines. Praise for both the quality and lower prices for the wines, with nice mentions for many, including Lynch-Bages, Clerc Milon, d'Armailhac, L'Evangile, Vieux Chateau Certain, and Le Pin. (Link)
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on wines from female winemakers. Recommended are Crios by Susana Balbo Torrontes 2008, and Heron Pinot Noir Vin de Pays d'Oc 2006. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on wine terminology. Praised this week is Sokol Blosser Evolution No. 12. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on inexpensive wines from Argentina and Chile. Recommended are Alamos Malbec 2007, Bodega Luigi Bosca Malbec 2007, Bodega Septima Malbec 2007, Colome Torrontes 2008, Veramonte Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Cono Sur Merlot 2008, Cono Sur Carmenere 2008, Veramonte Reserva Chardonnay 2007, Casa Lapostolle Chardonnay 2007, Vina Santa Rita Chardonnay 2007, Montgras Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Cono Sur Sauvignon Blanc 2008, and Vina Montes Leyda Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on boxed Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Top choice is Black Box Cabernet Sauvignon 2007. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on wines for Mother's Day brunch. Numerous experts weigh in, but best mentions are for Le Grenouille Rougante 2008, and Domaine Renardat-Fache Cerdon du Bugey NV. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow has lots of nice things to say about Adagio 'Premium' Malbec 2003. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on a tasting of the two Pichon wines - Baron and Comtesse - in New York. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fred Koeppel on wines for Mother's Day. Picks include Laurent Perrier Cuvee Rose Brut, Delamotte Blanc de Blancs Brut 1999, J. Schram 2001, and Bianchi Extra Brut NV. (Link)
Tasting room: Wine editor and blogger Ray Isle recommends Loimer Lois Gruner Veltliner 2007. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Quinta do Crasto Douro Red 2007. (Link)
The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov offers more thoughts this week on Chablis. (Link)
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