Wine Review Weekly
May 25, 2009
Just in time for the long weekend, columns praising dry rose wines abound, with multiple mentions for offerings from Angove and Paul Jaboulet. In the San Francisco Chronicle, wine editor Jon Bonne takes a long and interesting look at Sicilian wines made from the Nerello Mascalese grape variety. 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 Saintsbury Chardonnay 2007. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks McWilliam's Hanwood Estate Riesling 2007. (Link)
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Bodegas Pedro Escudero Valdelainos Verdejo 2008. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Willi Schaefer Mosel Riesling 2007. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Bin 36 Merlot 2007. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Saint Roch les Vignes Rose de Provence 2008. (Link)
Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends Bieler Pere et Fils Sabine Rose 2008. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Oak Lane Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on good value wines from the U.S. Recommended are Roederer Estate Brut NV, Quivira Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2005, Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Gris 2007, Oberon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Manifesto Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Lieb North Fork Long Island Pinot Blanc 2007, King Estate Pinot Gris Signature Collection 2007, Hermann J. Wiemer Finger Lakes Dry Riesling 2006, Gruet Brut Blanc de Noirs NV, Edmunds St. John El Dorado County Bone-Jolly Gamay Noir Rose 2008, Domaine Carneros Brut 2005, and A to Z Oregon Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on Pinot Blanc wines from Alsace. Top choice is Domaines Schlumberger 'Les Princes Abbes' 2006, while Pierre Sparr Reserve 2007 is noted as a good value. (Link)
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti on wine bargains. Those under $15 that are recommended are Conquista de Argentina Malbec 2008 (and Torrontes 2008), Ravenswood Chardonnay 2007 (and the Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Merlot 2006, and Shiraz 2006), Concannon Pinot Grigio 2008, Cellar No. 8 Zindandel 2006 (and Pinot Noir 2008), Stellina di Notte Chianti 2007, and Jaboulet Aine Parallele 45 2008. In the over-$15 category, the recommendations are Clos du Val Chardonnay, Chateau St. Jean Riesling 2008, Jackson-Triggs Vidal Icewine 2007, Angove 'Vineyard Select' Sauvigon Blanc 2008, Green Point Pinot Noir Rose 2008, and Brokenwood Semillon 2008 are the choices. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy profiles billionair e Stephen Adams and his investments in Bordeaux. Praise for the progress at Chateau Fonplegade. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson profiles Hiro Kusuda and his winery in New Zealand.(Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on moderately priced Beaujolais wines. Nice comments on Chateau de La Chaize Brouilly 2006. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews rose wines under $20. Recommende are Robert Hall Rose de Robles 2008, Paul Jaboulet Aine Parallele 45 Cotes du Rhone Rose 2008, El Coto Rioja Rosado 2008, Bonny Doon Vin Gris de Cigare 2008, and Angove Nine Vines Grenache Shiraz Rose 2008. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on Sicilian wines made from the Nerello Mascalese grape variety. Nice comments on Vini Biondi Outis Etna Rosso 2005, Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso 2007, Pietro Caciorgna N'Anticchia Etna Rosso 2006, Palari Rosso del Soprano Sicilia 2005, Graci Etna Rosso 2007, and Cottanera Barbazzale Sicilia Nerello Mascalese 2007. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on wines for the long weekend. Recommended are Ernst & Co. Pinotage 2007, Kono Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008, and Martin Ray Winery Red 2007. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on wines to enjoy with grilled foods. Syrah/Shiraz producers mentioned are Peter Lehmann, Grant Burge, Penfolds, Fleming Jenkins, Morgan, Clos LaChance, Testarossa, and Longoria. Zinfandel wines recommended are from Ravenswood, Michael-David, Dry Creek Vineyards, Rodney Strong, Artezin, Stephen Ross, Bradford Mountain, and Dashe. Petite Sirah wines from Big House, Wilson Vineyards, and X Winery are also favored. (Link)
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley profiles Sojourn Cellars in Sonoma County and their wines. Praise for several, especially the Sangiacomo Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on a charity wine event featuring Bordeaux wines from the 2006 vintage. Nice comments on the vintage in general. (Link)
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on the growing popularity of rose wines. Favorites in tasting are Mulderbosch 2008, La Vieille Ferme 2008, and Domaine de Balandran 'Les Mugues' 2008. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on a variety of topics, but nice mentions for Vinho Verde wines from Gazela, Pavao, Aveleda, Jose Maria da Fonseca, and Fuzelo. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on the growing popularity of rose wines. Highest recommendations go to Angove Family Winemakers Nine Vines Rose 2008, Hendry Ranch Rose 2008, and Meliasto Dry Rose 2008. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: The tasting panel picks wines to pair with grilled flank steak. The top choices are Durigutti Malbec 2007, and Cousino Macul Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon 2006.(Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on the wines of Chateau Ste. Michelle. Praise for the Indian Valley Merlot 2006, and Columbia Valley Merlot 2005. Also, nice comments on Shafer One Point Five 2005. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Pinot Noir wines. Top choice is Irony Monterey County 2005. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley polls a number of wine notables on their predictions for wines that will be popular this summer.(Link) On another page, tasting notes of several nominees, the most highly rated of which are Condes de Albarei Albarino 2007, and Helfrich Gewurztraminer 2007. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on the difficulties of the 2007 harvest in Oregon for Pinot Noir. Proof that good wines were made lies in J. Christopher 'Willamette Valley' Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers tasting notes on current releases from Peay Vineyards on the Sonoma Coast. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman interviews importer Bobby Kacher on the lack of good domestic wines under $10. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fred Koeppel offers tasting notes on Morgan Cotes du Crow's 2007, and Quinta do Crasto 'Crasto' 2006. (Link)
Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on wines from importer Savio Soares. Tasting notes on several. (Link)
Tasting room: Wine editor and blogger Ray Isle on a tasting of Gran Reserva Rioja wines. Tasting notes on several, with high praise for the Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 1982, and the Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2001. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Cellar Capcanes Mas Collet Monstant 2005.(Link)
The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on a tasting of Gran Reserva Rioja wines. Praise for many tasted, including 1964 vintages from Marques de Riscal and Faustino. (Link)
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Saintsbury Chardonnay 2007. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks McWilliam's Hanwood Estate Riesling 2007. (Link)
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Bodegas Pedro Escudero Valdelainos Verdejo 2008. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Willi Schaefer Mosel Riesling 2007. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Bin 36 Merlot 2007. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Saint Roch les Vignes Rose de Provence 2008. (Link)
Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends Bieler Pere et Fils Sabine Rose 2008. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Oak Lane Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on good value wines from the U.S. Recommended are Roederer Estate Brut NV, Quivira Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2005, Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Gris 2007, Oberon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Manifesto Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Lieb North Fork Long Island Pinot Blanc 2007, King Estate Pinot Gris Signature Collection 2007, Hermann J. Wiemer Finger Lakes Dry Riesling 2006, Gruet Brut Blanc de Noirs NV, Edmunds St. John El Dorado County Bone-Jolly Gamay Noir Rose 2008, Domaine Carneros Brut 2005, and A to Z Oregon Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on Pinot Blanc wines from Alsace. Top choice is Domaines Schlumberger 'Les Princes Abbes' 2006, while Pierre Sparr Reserve 2007 is noted as a good value. (Link)
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti on wine bargains. Those under $15 that are recommended are Conquista de Argentina Malbec 2008 (and Torrontes 2008), Ravenswood Chardonnay 2007 (and the Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Merlot 2006, and Shiraz 2006), Concannon Pinot Grigio 2008, Cellar No. 8 Zindandel 2006 (and Pinot Noir 2008), Stellina di Notte Chianti 2007, and Jaboulet Aine Parallele 45 2008. In the over-$15 category, the recommendations are Clos du Val Chardonnay, Chateau St. Jean Riesling 2008, Jackson-Triggs Vidal Icewine 2007, Angove 'Vineyard Select' Sauvigon Blanc 2008, Green Point Pinot Noir Rose 2008, and Brokenwood Semillon 2008 are the choices. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy profiles billionair e Stephen Adams and his investments in Bordeaux. Praise for the progress at Chateau Fonplegade. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson profiles Hiro Kusuda and his winery in New Zealand.(Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on moderately priced Beaujolais wines. Nice comments on Chateau de La Chaize Brouilly 2006. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews rose wines under $20. Recommende are Robert Hall Rose de Robles 2008, Paul Jaboulet Aine Parallele 45 Cotes du Rhone Rose 2008, El Coto Rioja Rosado 2008, Bonny Doon Vin Gris de Cigare 2008, and Angove Nine Vines Grenache Shiraz Rose 2008. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on Sicilian wines made from the Nerello Mascalese grape variety. Nice comments on Vini Biondi Outis Etna Rosso 2005, Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso 2007, Pietro Caciorgna N'Anticchia Etna Rosso 2006, Palari Rosso del Soprano Sicilia 2005, Graci Etna Rosso 2007, and Cottanera Barbazzale Sicilia Nerello Mascalese 2007. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on wines for the long weekend. Recommended are Ernst & Co. Pinotage 2007, Kono Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008, and Martin Ray Winery Red 2007. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on wines to enjoy with grilled foods. Syrah/Shiraz producers mentioned are Peter Lehmann, Grant Burge, Penfolds, Fleming Jenkins, Morgan, Clos LaChance, Testarossa, and Longoria. Zinfandel wines recommended are from Ravenswood, Michael-David, Dry Creek Vineyards, Rodney Strong, Artezin, Stephen Ross, Bradford Mountain, and Dashe. Petite Sirah wines from Big House, Wilson Vineyards, and X Winery are also favored. (Link)
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley profiles Sojourn Cellars in Sonoma County and their wines. Praise for several, especially the Sangiacomo Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on a charity wine event featuring Bordeaux wines from the 2006 vintage. Nice comments on the vintage in general. (Link)
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on the growing popularity of rose wines. Favorites in tasting are Mulderbosch 2008, La Vieille Ferme 2008, and Domaine de Balandran 'Les Mugues' 2008. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on a variety of topics, but nice mentions for Vinho Verde wines from Gazela, Pavao, Aveleda, Jose Maria da Fonseca, and Fuzelo. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on the growing popularity of rose wines. Highest recommendations go to Angove Family Winemakers Nine Vines Rose 2008, Hendry Ranch Rose 2008, and Meliasto Dry Rose 2008. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: The tasting panel picks wines to pair with grilled flank steak. The top choices are Durigutti Malbec 2007, and Cousino Macul Antiguas Reservas Cabernet Sauvignon 2006.(Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on the wines of Chateau Ste. Michelle. Praise for the Indian Valley Merlot 2006, and Columbia Valley Merlot 2005. Also, nice comments on Shafer One Point Five 2005. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Pinot Noir wines. Top choice is Irony Monterey County 2005. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley polls a number of wine notables on their predictions for wines that will be popular this summer.(Link) On another page, tasting notes of several nominees, the most highly rated of which are Condes de Albarei Albarino 2007, and Helfrich Gewurztraminer 2007. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on the difficulties of the 2007 harvest in Oregon for Pinot Noir. Proof that good wines were made lies in J. Christopher 'Willamette Valley' Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers tasting notes on current releases from Peay Vineyards on the Sonoma Coast. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman interviews importer Bobby Kacher on the lack of good domestic wines under $10. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fred Koeppel offers tasting notes on Morgan Cotes du Crow's 2007, and Quinta do Crasto 'Crasto' 2006. (Link)
Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on wines from importer Savio Soares. Tasting notes on several. (Link)
Tasting room: Wine editor and blogger Ray Isle on a tasting of Gran Reserva Rioja wines. Tasting notes on several, with high praise for the Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 904 1982, and the Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2001. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Cellar Capcanes Mas Collet Monstant 2005.(Link)
The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on a tasting of Gran Reserva Rioja wines. Praise for many tasted, including 1964 vintages from Marques de Riscal and Faustino. (Link)
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