Wine Review Weekly
June 15, 2009
Wine columnist Dave McIntyre, writing in the Washington Post, takes a look at the quality and value of the often overlooked white wines from Spain. In the San Jose Mercury News, columnist Laurie Daniel looks beyond Beaujolais Nouveau and finds much to like in the finest wines of that region. 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 Bonny Doon Le Cigare Blanc 2007. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Wine by Joe Oregon Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Cantina Terlan 'Terlaner Classico' 2007. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Domaine Les Aphillanthes Cotes du Rhone Rose 2008. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Cuvaison Chardonnay 2007. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Le Cigare Blanc 2007. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Brick Oven Red Salento IGT 2007. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the growing popularity (and quality) of rose wines. Top choice in tasting is Robert Oatley Mudgee Australia Rose of Sangiovese 2008, while Chateau d'Oupia Minervois Rose 2008 is praised as a good value. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on the state of Chardonnay wines from the U.S. as evidenced in the 2007 vintage. Tepid remarks mostly, but praise for the Newton 'Red Label' 2007 and a nice mention for Chalone as a best value. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the declaration of 2007 as a Port wine vintage. Along the way, nice comments for the wines from Taylor Fladgate, Graham's, Dow, and Croft. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the challenging 2008 vintage for German wines. Comments from leading producers and a list of those who Robinson feels have been most successful with the vintage. (Link
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Australian Shiraz wines costing under $20. Recommended are wines from Banrock Station, d'Arenberg, Layer Cake, Kilikanoon, Penley Estate, and West Cape Howe. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Guest columnist Jancis Robinson on the evolution of wine production in the Manchuela region of Spain. Planting of new grape variety - Bobal - has proved successful. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine writer Mike Dunne on meritage wines, with a focus on Busby Cellars and their Apparition wine. (Link) On another page, praise for wines from area wineries Dhaliwal Vineyards, Cooper Vineyards, and Terra d'Oro. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on Beaujolais beyond Nouveau. Focus is on the Cru Beaujolais wines, with praise for those from producers Piere-Marie Chermette, Domaine Piron-Lameloise, Domaine Ruet, Nicole Chanrion, and Georges Duboeuf. (Link)
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on savvy wine buying strategies. High marks for two from Peter Lehmann - the Riesling 2008 and Layers 2008. Even higher ratings for Craggy Range 'Les Beaux Cailloux' 2006, and Long Boat Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on white wines from Spain. Praise for wines made from Albarino, Godello, Verdejo, and other varieties. Nice comment on Lagar de Cervera Albarino 2007, and Medrano Irazu Rioja 2005. Also comments on some wines of these varietals produced in Virginia. (Link)
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on viticulture and winemaking in Texas. Also, tasting note on Beni di Batasiolo Barolo 2004 from a local restaurateur. (Link)
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell on the controversy in the E.U. over production methods for rose wines. Also, recommendations for rose wines from Miguel Torres, Frog's Leap, Beckmen Vineyards, and El Coto. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on the wines of South Africa. Nice comments for several producers and importers, with tasting note and praise for Maankloof 'Bouquet Blanc' 2008. (Link)
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Wine writer Jeff Siegel has nice things to say for Ravenswood Sonoma County Old Vine Zinfandel 2006. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on the wines of Porter Family Vineyards in Napa Valley. Recommendations for the Syrah 2006, Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, and Sandpiper Rose. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Sauvignon Blanc wines from Chile. Top choice is Veramonte Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on the academic challenges to getting certification as a Mast er Sommelier. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on the debut of Fontanella Family Winery in Napa Valley and their first releases. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman is conducting a poll on where (and whether) good values in Pinot Noir are produced. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fred Koeppel on Soave wines from I Stefanini.(Link)
Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on a memorable moment in Paris with Marc Olivier Muscadet Domaine Pepiere 2008. (Link)
Tasting room: Wine editor and blogger Ray Isle on the Napa Valley wine auction. Nice comments for wines tasted from Shafer, Realm Cellars, and Cliff Lede. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Seppeltsfield Cellar No. 8/9 Muscat. (Link)
The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on the death of the legendary Jean 'Johnny' Hugel in Alsace. Your editor also has fond memories of this kind and generous man. (Link)
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Bonny Doon Le Cigare Blanc 2007. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Wine by Joe Oregon Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Cantina Terlan 'Terlaner Classico' 2007. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Domaine Les Aphillanthes Cotes du Rhone Rose 2008. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Cuvaison Chardonnay 2007. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Le Cigare Blanc 2007. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Brick Oven Red Salento IGT 2007. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the growing popularity (and quality) of rose wines. Top choice in tasting is Robert Oatley Mudgee Australia Rose of Sangiovese 2008, while Chateau d'Oupia Minervois Rose 2008 is praised as a good value. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on the state of Chardonnay wines from the U.S. as evidenced in the 2007 vintage. Tepid remarks mostly, but praise for the Newton 'Red Label' 2007 and a nice mention for Chalone as a best value. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the declaration of 2007 as a Port wine vintage. Along the way, nice comments for the wines from Taylor Fladgate, Graham's, Dow, and Croft. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the challenging 2008 vintage for German wines. Comments from leading producers and a list of those who Robinson feels have been most successful with the vintage. (Link
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Australian Shiraz wines costing under $20. Recommended are wines from Banrock Station, d'Arenberg, Layer Cake, Kilikanoon, Penley Estate, and West Cape Howe. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Guest columnist Jancis Robinson on the evolution of wine production in the Manchuela region of Spain. Planting of new grape variety - Bobal - has proved successful. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine writer Mike Dunne on meritage wines, with a focus on Busby Cellars and their Apparition wine. (Link) On another page, praise for wines from area wineries Dhaliwal Vineyards, Cooper Vineyards, and Terra d'Oro. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on Beaujolais beyond Nouveau. Focus is on the Cru Beaujolais wines, with praise for those from producers Piere-Marie Chermette, Domaine Piron-Lameloise, Domaine Ruet, Nicole Chanrion, and Georges Duboeuf. (Link)
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on savvy wine buying strategies. High marks for two from Peter Lehmann - the Riesling 2008 and Layers 2008. Even higher ratings for Craggy Range 'Les Beaux Cailloux' 2006, and Long Boat Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on white wines from Spain. Praise for wines made from Albarino, Godello, Verdejo, and other varieties. Nice comment on Lagar de Cervera Albarino 2007, and Medrano Irazu Rioja 2005. Also comments on some wines of these varietals produced in Virginia. (Link)
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on viticulture and winemaking in Texas. Also, tasting note on Beni di Batasiolo Barolo 2004 from a local restaurateur. (Link)
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell on the controversy in the E.U. over production methods for rose wines. Also, recommendations for rose wines from Miguel Torres, Frog's Leap, Beckmen Vineyards, and El Coto. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on the wines of South Africa. Nice comments for several producers and importers, with tasting note and praise for Maankloof 'Bouquet Blanc' 2008. (Link)
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Wine writer Jeff Siegel has nice things to say for Ravenswood Sonoma County Old Vine Zinfandel 2006. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on the wines of Porter Family Vineyards in Napa Valley. Recommendations for the Syrah 2006, Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, and Sandpiper Rose. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Sauvignon Blanc wines from Chile. Top choice is Veramonte Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on the academic challenges to getting certification as a Mast er Sommelier. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on the debut of Fontanella Family Winery in Napa Valley and their first releases. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman is conducting a poll on where (and whether) good values in Pinot Noir are produced. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fred Koeppel on Soave wines from I Stefanini.(Link)
Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on a memorable moment in Paris with Marc Olivier Muscadet Domaine Pepiere 2008. (Link)
Tasting room: Wine editor and blogger Ray Isle on the Napa Valley wine auction. Nice comments for wines tasted from Shafer, Realm Cellars, and Cliff Lede. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Seppeltsfield Cellar No. 8/9 Muscat. (Link)
The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on the death of the legendary Jean 'Johnny' Hugel in Alsace. Your editor also has fond memories of this kind and generous man. (Link)
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