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November 16, 2009

November 2009
 
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Thanksgiving wine pairing advice is everywhere this week, with quite interesting selections from Eric Asimov and the tasting panel at the New York Times. In the Wall Street Journal, the Thanksgiving focus is on Pinot Noir, with columnists Gaiter and Brecher finding some gems from California and Oregon. And Bob Hosmon, writing in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, offers many examples of Thanksgiving wines to enjoy on a budget. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Layer Cake Malbec 2008. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Hugel Gentil 2007. (Link)

Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Abadia Retuerta Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Leon 2006. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks La Montecchia Cabernet Franc 'Godimondo' 2007. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Freestone Chardonnay 2007. (Link)

Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Cristom Mt. Jefferson Cuvee Pinot Noir 2006. (Link)

Philadelphia Inquirer:  Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Achval Ferrer Malbec 2008. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the tasting panel's choices for wines to pair with Thanksgiving feasts. His favorites are Chateau de Chatelard Beaujolais Blanc 2008, and J. Chamonard Morgon 2007. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg on the wines of Macari Vineyards in Long Island. Tasting notes on the Dos Aguas 2007, the Syrah 2007, and the Block E Cabernet Franc 2007. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on Pinot Noir wines for Thanksgiving. The chosen are WillaKenzie Estate 'Estate Cuvee' 2007, La Crema 2007, Erath Winery 2007, Robert Mondavi Carnero s 2007, Domaine Serene 'Evenstad Reserve' 2006, and Au Bon Climat 2007. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the first World Wine Symposium, held in Lake Como, Italy. Along the way, nice comments for Luciano Sandrone Barbera d'Alba 2006, and Gaja Sori Tildin. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the wines of Limoux, with tasting notes on several. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on New Zealand wines, with focus on Craggy Range Kidnapper's Vineyard Chardonnay 2007. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on wines for Thanksgiving. Recommended are Spicerack Vineyards Punchdown Sonoma Coast Syrah 2007, Ridge Geyserville Sonoma County 2007, Arianna Occhipinti SP68 Sicilia 2008, Ludwig Monterey Dry Gewurztraminer 2008, Marcel Lapierre Morgon 2008, Evening Land Celebration Eola-Amity Hills Gamay Noir 2008, and Au Bon Climat Knox Alexander Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on wine values for the holidays. Dozens of recommendations from Bay Area wine buyers are cited. (Link)

Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Wine columnist Dan Berger profiles the Kunde family and their wines. Praise for the Semillon 2008, Zinfandel 2006, Valle de la Lune, and Syrah Sonoma Valley 2006. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on California Chardonnay wines. Critical of many, but praise for those from Pfendler, Trefethen, Morgan, and Rossi-Wallace. Nice mentions also for Chardonnay wines from Alma Rosa, Valley of the Moon, Husch, Luli, Sanford, Lake Sonoma, Murphy-Goode, MacRostie, Gloria Ferrer, and Black Box. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the wines of Bierzo. Nice comment on Luna Beberide Mencia Bierzo 2007. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine authority Kevin Zraly on wine types to pair with Thanksgiving meals. (Link)< /span>

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on Beaujolais. Nice comment for Duboeuf Chateau des Capitans Julienas 2006. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on budget wines for Thanksgiving. Recommended are Waterstone Rose of Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Clos du Bois Rose 2008, Gunderloch Jean-Baptiste Riesling 2008, Monchhof Robert Eymael Estate Riesling 2008, Prum 'Essence' Riesling, Clayhouse Malbec 2008, Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel XXXI, Wily Jack Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Frontier Red Lot 91, Forest Glen Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Beringer Founder's Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 (and Chardonnay 2008). (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Gewurztraminer wines for Thanksgiving. Top choice is Fetzer Valley Oaks 2008. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on Cabernet Sauvignon. High praise for those from Rodney Strong, Kenwood, Corison, Rocca Family Vineyards, Adelaida Viking Estate Vineyard, and Pine Ridge Vineyards. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on the Smith-Madrone winery in Napa Valley, with a focus on their Riesling 2007. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the effects of the weak U.S. dollar on wine values. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel offers some praise for Redtree Pinot Noir 2008 - a $9 wine. (Link)

Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on 'mouthfeel' in wines. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Badenhorst 'Secateurs' Chenin Blanc 2009. (Link)

The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on wine writer Peter Liem. (Link)

 
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