Wine Review Weekly
August 8, 2011
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Toad Hollow Unoaked Chardonnay 'Francine's Selection' 2010. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Toad Hollow Dry Rose of Pinot Noir 2010. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Scarpetta Barbera del Monferrato 2009. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Souverain Cabernet Sauvignon 2007. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses La Mozza I Perazzi Morellino di Scansano 2008. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Domaine Gerard Fiou Sancerre 2009. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on boxed wines. Focus is on quality producers and 3 liter packages. Imports dominate, and top choice is Domaine Le Garrigon Cotes du Rhone 2010. (Link)
New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on Gewurztraminer wines from Long Island. Nice comments on wines from Lenz Winery, Corey Creek Vineyards, Pellegrini Vineyards, Palmer Vineyards, and Martha Clara Vineyards. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on books from wine importers with recommendations for several wines of the authors, including Domaine Joseph Voillot Pommard 2009, Domaine Champalou Vouvray 2010, Mount Eden Wolff Vineyard Edna Valley Chardonnay 2009, Chateau Pradeaux Rose 2010, and Muller-Catoir Haardt Scheurebe Trocken 2010. (Link) On another page, Teague recounts a recent lunch in Beverly Hills, and offers notes on wines from Luigi Ferrando, Foradori, Belguardo, Billecart-Salmon, and Lail Vineyards. (Link) On still another page, she offers a tasting note on a wine from Masciarelli. (Link)
Financial Times: Guest columnist Andrew Jefford on the wines of the Collioure appellation in French Catalonia. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on the wines of the Ribera del Duero. Tasting notes on Tinto Pesquera and Condado de Haza. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews 2009 vintage Pinot Noir wines from the Santa Lucia Highlands. Recommended are wines from August West, Bernardus, Lucienne, Roar Wines, Sequana, and Talbott. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on American Viticultural Areas, their meaning, value, and evolution. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine
columnist Mike Dunne has nice things to say about Bray Vineyards Shenandoah Valley Verdelho 2010. (Link)
Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on Petite Sirah wines, with a recommendation for Concannon Petite Sirah 'Conservancy' 2007. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on Cabernet Sauvignon wines from the Rutherford appellation in Napa Valley. Tasting notes on many, including wines from Conn Creek, Quintessa, Frog's Leap, and others. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on Jancis Robinson's presentation at the recent wine bloggers conference. (Link) On another page, ratings of bargain wines, with highest marks for Vina Herminia Garnacha Rosado 2010, and Domaine le Murmurium Rose 2010. (Link)
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on the drought in Texas and the difficulties grape growers are facing this year. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on wines served at the Chatain Amphitheater in Atlanta, with a nice mention for La Capra Cabernet Sauvignon. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward comments on recent wine industry research findings. Also, a recommendation for Malvira Langhe Favorita 2008. (Link)
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on Chile's Undurraga family and their wines. Highest recommendations for Koyle Cabernet Sauvignon Royale 2007, and Koyle Syrah 2007. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Robin Riddell on wines with screw caps. Recommendations for Fred Loimer Gruner Veltliner 2009, Ponga Pinot Noir 2010, and Los Dos 2009. Also, recommendation for one with a traditional cork closure - Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape 2008. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on wines from South Africa. Recommendations fro wines from De Toren, Raats, Forrestyer, and Mulderbosch. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on Portland retailer Darryl Joannides and his very eclectic wine selections, including wines from Utiel-Requena region of Spain, Corbieres, and other corners of the globe. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow reports from the International Pinot Noir Celebration on a panel discussion moderated by Eric Asimov. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman has nice things to say about a boxed wine - Magdala Rose 2010. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel offers tasting notes on Kunde Merlot 2006, Bonny Doon 'Le Pousseur' Syrah 2008, and other wines this week. (Link)
The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring offers a preview of her forthcoming book - Naked Wine. (Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Michael Franz offers dozens of tasting notes and scored on Barolo wines. (Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts on Blenheim Vineyards in Virginia. (Link)
Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray offers an interesting comparison and contrast between the wines of Chile and Argentina. (Link)
Snooth: Wine blogger Gregory Dal Piaz on rose wines from Spain, with recommendations for wines from Lopez de Heredia, Vivanco, Marques de Riscal, and others. (Link)
Terroirist: Wine blogger David White interviews Randle Johnson, winemaker at Hess Collection and the other Hess-owned wineries. (Link)
Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Lafon-Roset Rose 2010. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends La Noe Muscadet Cotes de Grandlieu 2010. (Link)
Diner's Journal: Wine blogger Eric Asimov offers some additional thoughts on boxed wine. (Link)
