Wine Review Weekly

 

April 30, 2012

April 2012
 
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No need to wait for the 'Summer of Riesling' as Eric Asimov, writing in the New York Times, reviews German Auslese wines from the 2010 vintage, finding many to love. In the San Jose Mercury News, columnist Laurie Daniel offers tasting notes on many Pinot Noir wines from the Santa Lucia Highlands. And wine blogger Blake Gray (The Gray Report) offers thoughts on the recent kerfuffles involving Jay Miller, James Suckling, and their relationships with regional wine associations whose wines they have rated. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Apothic Red 2010. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Millstone Sauvignon Blanc 2010. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Reserva Rioja 2001. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Kris Pinot Grigio 2010. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Jordan Chardonnay 2009. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the distinctive 2010 vintage of Auslese Rieslings from Germany. Top rated is Dr. Loosen Erdener Treppchen Mosel, while Eugen Muller Pfalz is praised as a fine value. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on the evolution of the Long Island Merlot Alliance into Merliance, which includes producers Wolffer Estate, Raphael, Sherwood House Vineyards, Clovis Point, McCall Wines, and T'jara Vineyards. (Link) International Herald Tribune: Staff writer Eric Pfanner on Valpolicella wines, with a focus on the wines of Quintarelli. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on a good number of Valpolicella wines. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on wine cellaring options. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the growing threat of fraudulent wines, with a focus on the efforts of Chateau Petrus and Domaine de la Romanee-Conti to provide verification of authenticity. (Link)

Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on La Garagista winery in Vermont. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy has nice things to say about Handley Cellars Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Chardonnay wines from Australia. Recommendations for wines from Ad Lib, Leeuwin, Nugan Estate, Robert Oatley, and Plantagenet. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on wines from Suisun Valley. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on wine and food pairings. Also, recommendation for Parducci Pinot Noir 2010. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on Pinot Noir wines from the Santa Lucia Highlands. Ta sting notes on many wines, including Pinot Noirs from Morgan, Mazoni, Puma Road, McIntyre Estate, Bernardus, and others. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the pursuit of balance in Pinot Noir wines, with a focus on Hirsch Vineyards and others seeking elegance in Pinot Noir. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on several wines, with highest praise for those from Copain and Cobb. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on good value in affordable wines, with praise for wines from Peter Lehmann, Decoy, and others. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on a new wine preservation system. Along the way, nice mentions for wines from Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Ridge Vineyards, and Bodegas Muga. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward has nice things to say about Alois Lageder Dolomiti Pinot Bianco 2010. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on sparkling wines. Along the way, nice mentions for wines from Domaine le Capitaine, Quatro Mani, and J Winery. (Link) Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Rob Stein on white wines with floral aromas. Recommendations for Cinquante-Cinq Viognier 2009, Acrobat Pinot Gris 2010, and Crios Torrontes 2010. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on wines served in major league basball stadiums. Nice mentions for wines from Cupcake Vineyards, Hess, Cecchi, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Dashe Cellars, and others. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on winemaker Chris Figgins and his wines. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on new release wines from Matthiasson in Napa Valley. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman has nice things to say about Francesco Rinaldi Roussot Dolcetto d'Alba 2010. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel has lot's of nice things to say about Warre's Optima 10 Year Old Tawny Porto. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on new winemaking regulations from the E.U. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writers Paul Lukaks and Marguerite Thomas on wines to pair with a risotto dish. Candidates include wines from Clayhouse, Cono Sur, and others. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts on rose wines, with a recommendation for Paul Jaboulet Parallele 45 2010. (Link)

The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on the recent uproar over the relationships of Jay Miller and James Suckling to regions whose wines they review. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger David White on Stone Cottage Cellars in Colorado. (Link)

Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Littorai B.A. Thieriot Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009. (Link)

DaveMcIntyre'sWineLine: Wine blogger Dave McIntyre on the Drink Local Wine conference, now underway. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Frederic Mabileau 'Les Rouilleres' Chenin Blance 2011. (Link)

 
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