Wine Review Weekly

 

August 31, 2009

August 2009
 
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Wine columnist Jon Bonne, writing in the San Francisco Chronicle, summarizes the tastings and top wines from the first Natural Wine Week in San Francisco. Down the coast in the Los Angeles Times, guest columnist W. Blake Gray takes a long look at Albariño wines from Spain and finds much to like. And wine blogger Alder Yarrow of Vinography, offers many tasting notes on the Patz & Hall current release wines. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Sebastiani Unoaked Chardonnay 2008. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Ca' Tullio Prosecco NV. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Cantina del Taburno Falanghina 2008. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Ca' del Solo Muscat 2008. (Link)

Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Cycles Gladiator Pinot Grigio 2008. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne recommends Dry Creek Vineyard Clarksburg Wilson Ranch Dry Chenin Blanc 2008. (Link) 

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Tolloy Vigneti delle Dolomiti Sauvignon Blanc IGT 2008. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov is on vacation.

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher are on vacation.

Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends inexpensive white wines. The chosen are Black Box Shiraz (and Chardonnay), Firelands Isle St. George Gewurztraminer 2008, Geode Chardonnay 2006, Sebastiani Unoaked Russian River Chardonnay 2008, Freemark Abbey Chardonnay 2007, Quivira Fig Tree Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Rodney Strong Charlotte's Home Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Beckmen Sauvignon Blanc 2008, and Firestone Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the summertime joys of Prosecco. Top choice in tasting of these is Bisol Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze 2008. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the last decade of Bordeaux vintages. Continuing praise for the 2000 vintage, and praise also for the 1999 vintage wines, which are showing well at this time. (Link)

Boston Globe: Wine columnist Ste phen Meuse on red wines that can take a little chill. Recommended are Dynamite Vineyards Zinfandel 2006, Campos Reales La Mancha Tempranillo 2008, Domaine Bourdic 'Octandre' Vin de Pays des Cotes de Thongue 2007, Casa Castillo Jumilla Monastrel 2007, and Chateau Barrail Meyney Bordeaux 2007. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Zinfandel wines from Lodi. Recommendations for wines from ZaZin, M2, Klinker Brick, Harney Lane, and 7 Deadly Zins. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on the first Natural Wine Week in San Francisco. Tasting notes on Audrey & Christian Binner Saveurs Printanieres Alsace White Wine 2005, Cos Sicilia Frappato 2007, and Unti Dry Creek Valley Grenache 2006. (Link)

Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Wine columnist Dan Berger on bargains produced by the ailing economy. Nice mentions for Thomas Hyland Shiraz, Chivite Gran Feudo Rose 2005, and Vine Cliff Merlot. Special praise for Foppiano Vineyards Lot 96 NV. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Guest writer W. Blake Gray on Albariño wines from Spain. Lots to like in the style, with praise for wines from Martin Codax, Santiago Ruiz, Don Olegario, Fefinanes, and Condes de Albarei. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre profiles winemaker Richard Sanford and his Alma Rosa wines, with praise for the elegant style and balance. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on the results of his tasting panel monthly tasting. Top choices are Goldeneye Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2006, Domaine Mourchon Grande Reserve Cotes du Rhone Villages 2006, Aurelien Chatagnier St. Joseph 2006, and Sterling SVR Reserve 2005. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on Chardonnay wines to pair with Lobster. Top-rated is Toasted head Chardonnay 2007. (Link) 

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on the results of the International Cold Climate Wine Competition. Best in show goes to Falconer Vineyards F rontenac Port. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: The tasting panel picks wines to pair with flavored potato chips. Recommended are Boutari Moschofilero 2007, Borsao Red 2008, Pro-mis-Q-ous Red, Marques de Caceres Rioja Rose 2007, AU Chardonnay, Albinea Canali Ottocentenero Sparkling Dry Lambrusco, Delas Cotes du Rhone 'Saint-Esprit' 2007, Laurenz und Sophie Singing Gruner Veltliner 2007, and 1 + 1 = 3 Cava. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on Sauvignon Blanc wines. Producers favored are Starborough, Verramonte, Concha y Toro, Ferrari-Carano, Morgan, Parducci, Fetzer, and Beckman. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on wines for tailgate parties. Top choice is Cavit Pinot Grigio 2008. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on chilling wines. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on several wines tasted with and without ice. Nice comments for Chateau d'Esclans 'Whispering Angel' Rose 2008. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on wines to enjoy with barbeque. The choices are Tenuta Olim Bauda Barbera d'Asti 'La Villa' 2007, and Michel Torino Don David Malbec 'Cafayate Valley' Reserve 2007. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers comprehensive tasting notes on current releases from Patz & Hall. Special praise for Pisoni Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on wine bargains to be found in New York restaurants. Innovative by-the-glass program at Bar Boulud. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on rose wines. Recommended are those from Channing Daughters, Gargiulo Vineyard, Robert Oatley, Wild Rock, and others. (Link)

Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring offers more thoughts on natural wine. (Link)

Tasting room: Wine editor and blogger Ray Isle on a wine pairing challenge. Nice mentions for Gary Farrell Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2007, Gaia Estates Agiorgitiko 2006, and Patrick Bottex Cerdon de Bugey 'La Cuille' NV. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Chateau Miraval Coteaux Varois Blanc. (Link)

The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov is on vacation.

 
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