Wine Review Weekly

 

July 2, 2012

July 2012
 
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In the Chicago Tribune this week, wine columnist Bill St. John places a focus on Chenin Blanc wines, which seldom make headlines. Similarly, Eric Asimov, in the New York Times, finds much to like in many wines from the Macon that live in the shadow of better-known white Burgundy wines. And, to complete the trifecta, Katerhine Cole, writing in the Oregonian, profiles the producers of high quality Lambrusco wines from Italy. Next week, meek inherit the earth. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2011. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Cameron Hughes Lot 250 Meritage 2009. (Link)

Los Angeles Times:
Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Bonny Doon Clos de Gilroy Grenache 2010. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Finca La Linda Malbec 2009. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Ceretto Arneis 2010. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the evolving quality and variety of Maconnais wines. In a tasting of a number of 2010 vintage wines, highest praise goes to Domaine Cheveau St. Veran 2010, while VRAC Macon-Villages is noted as a fine value. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on the many and varied rose wines produced at Channing Daughters, on Long Island. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on the evolution of wine production in the Priorat region of Spain. Tasting notes on wines from Camins del Priorat, Black Slate, Mas Doix, Clos Mogador, and Clos Erasmus. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Staff writer Bill Faries on a plan by the principals of the O. Fournier winery to sell vineyard shares to those who wish to have their own Argentinean wine produced. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on Alsace producers of Riesling wines and their competition from Germany. Nice comments on wines from Trimbach, Domaine Weinbach, Zind-Humbrecht, and others. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on a recent tasting comparing wines from New Jersey to a number of fine French wines. Along the way, nice mentions for wines from Heritage Vineayrds, Amalthea Cellars, Silver Decoy, Unionville, and others. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews domesticallly produced Albarino wines. Recommendations for wines from Mark Herold Wines, Verdad, Abacela, Tangent, Longoria, and Vina Robles. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on the wines of Austria. An look in depth at the producers and wines that are earning notice around the world. Nice comments for many producers, including Alzinger, Emmerich Knoll, Lucas Pichler, and others. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on Berryessa Gap Vineyards. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on the continuing quest for wine knowledge. Also, recommendation for Morgan Monterey Syra h 2009. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel reports on the results of the annual Central Coast Wine Competition. Many, many brand mentions, including notes on wines from Alapay Cellars, Zocker, Kenneth Volk, J. Lohr, Claiborne & Churchill, Vina Robles, and more. (Link)

Washington Post: Guest columnist Jason Wilson on Sauternes. (Link) On another page, recommendations for reasonably priced wines, from producers such as Doisy-Vedrines, Rieussec, Giraud, and Suduiraut. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on wine for Fourth of July celebrations. Recommendations for Clean Slate Riesling 2011, Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Landy Melange de Vin Rouge 2008, Stag's Leap Artemis 2009, Abouiness Rose of Pinot Noir 2010, and Mer Soleil Unoaked Chardonnay 2010. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Staff writer Tina Danze reports on a recent panel tasting of rose wines. Top choices are from Scalabrone Bolgheri, Bieler Pere et Fils, Mulderbosch, Domaines Ott, Chateaux Pradeaux, Lucien Crochet, and George Vigouroux. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on wines for summer enjoyment. Highest rating goes to Hexamer Riesling Kabinett 2008. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on serving temperatures for wine. Nice mentions for wines from Occhipinti, Giacomo Conterno, Strasserhof Kerner, WJ Meeks, and others. Also, recommendation for Gulfi Cerasuolo di Vittoria 2010. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on picnic wines. Recommendations for several from J. Garcia Carrion in Spain, and Mionetto in Italy. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Tom Gannon on Loire Valley wines. Tasting notes on wines from Domaine du Salvard, Clos de la Briderie, Domaine Pichot, Chateau Soucherie, and Domaine de la Pepiere. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on Chenin Blanc wines. Recommendations for wines from McKinley Springs, Regis Cruchet, Domaine du Clos Naudin, The Spice Route, and Mulderbosch. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole interviews Lambrusco producers Anselmo and Beatrice Chiarli, and offers tasting notes on three of their wines. (Link)

Seattle Times: Wine columnist Paul Gregutt on good value wines from Chile. Nice mentions for wines from Cono Sur, Apaltagua, and Natura. Also, recommendation this week for Mercer Estates Chardonnay 2010. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on the "secondary" market for sought-after wines, with Screaming Eagle as a case in point. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman reports on a variety of wine world topics this week, including more on the Rudy Kurniawan scandal. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel offers tasting notes on the current release wines from Shafer Vineyards. (Link)

< span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on a recent visit with vintner Patrick Meyer. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Mary Ewing-Mulligan on wines from Tenuta di Biserno, in Tuscany. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts on the beginning of his trip to Rioja. (Link)

The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on the growing phenomonon of Cupcake Vineyards, and the popularity of their wines from around the globe. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger David White interviews winemaker Kevin Morrisey from Ehlers Estate. (Link)

Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Banfi Centine Rosso 2010. (Link)

DaveMcIntyre'sWineLine: Wine blogger Dave McIntyre has nice things to say about Markowitsch Carnuntum Cuvee 2011. (Link)

JancisRobinson:
Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Gallo Family Vineyards Moscato 2011. Yes, that's right. (Link)

Diner's Journal:
Wine bloggerEric Asimov offers more thoughts on the market for wines from Jerez, and a few producers who are venturing into new winemaking territory. (Link)

 
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