Wine Review Weekly

 

May 27, 2013

May 2013
 
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In the New York Times, wine columnist Eric Asimov reports on a recent tasting of Assyrtiko wines from Greece, and finds many to like. Over at Bloomberg News, wine columnist Elin McCoy offers thoughts on the futures market for the 2012 Bordeaux wines. And Dave McIntyre of the Washington Post weighs in on the growing quality and diversity of wines from the Languedoc region. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Folie a Deux Zinfandel 2009. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Kings Ridge Pinot Noir 2011. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Le Fenetre 'A Cote' Rose Sant Barbara County 2012. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Graffigna Centenario Malbec Reserve 2011. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Powers Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on highly evolved sangria recipes that truly refresh, with examples of what's being served at New York restuarants Pata Negra, and Tertulia. (Link) On another page, Asimov reports on a tasting of Assyrtiko wines from Greece. Top choice is Argyros 2011, which is also noted as a fine value. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on the opening of a tasting room for Coffee Pot Cellars on Long Island. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Staff writer Will Lyons on famed cricket captain and wine connoisseur David Gower. Along the way, nice mentions for Chateau Giscours, Chateau Lynch-Bages, Mouton-Rothschild, Pontet Canet, Lafite, Margaux and Champagne house Bollinger. (Link) On another page, Lyons offers notes on wines from Spinifex, Blackstrap, Les Larmes de Pierre, Domaine Rene Bessac, and Yalumba. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on buying futures of the 2012 vintage Bordeaux wines. Mentions for Chateau Margaux, Lafite, Mouton-Rothschild, Petrus, and many other classified growths. (Link)

Forbes Online: Travel writer Haley Bosch previews the upcoming Aspen Food & Wine Classic. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on inexpensive white wines. Focus on the south of France and elsewhere, with recommendations of wines from Sogrape, Gruppo Italiano Vini, Tapada de Villar, Grecanico, and others. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on the wines of Chateau St. Jean, with praise for the Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2011. (Link)

Philadelphia Inquirer: Wine writer Jason Wilson on Dolcetto wines from Italy. Tasting notes on wines from Prunotto, Elvio Cogno, Ca'Viola, Fontanafredda, and others. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on Heritage Oak winery in Lodi, with tasting notes on several Heritage Oak wines. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on upcoming events for wine lovers. Also, recommendation for Louis M. Martini Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2010. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News:
Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on Zinfandel wines to accompany back yard grilled foods. Comments on wines from Dry Creek Vineyard, Ridge, Ravenswood, Buena Vista, Rancho ZabacoKendall-Jackson, and others. (Link)

Washington Post:
Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the evolution of wine quality in Languedoc. (Link) On another page, McIntyre offers tasting notes on several Languedoc wines, with highest marks for wines from Mas Bruguiere, Domaine Mont de Marie, and Abbaye Sylva Plana. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on Pinot Noir wines, with a recommendation for Au Bon Climat. (Link)

Miami Herald:
Wine columnist Fred Tasker on Cabernet Sauvignon wines for grilling season. Recommendations for wines from Frank Family Vineyards, Rodney Strong, Clos LaChance, and Hestan Vineyards. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Rob Stein on wine storage and the probelms of oxidation. Also, recommendation for Chardonnays from Dierberg, Shafer, and Sonoma Hills. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on the meaning of color shades and tones in wines. Comments from winemaker Chris Howell of Cain Vineyard and Winery. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on many wines tasted at the recent Oregon Chardonnay Symposium. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers tasting notes on wines from Acorn Winery, Ridge Vineyards, Anaba, Amblyth Estate, and Schloss Schonborn. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman has lots of nice things to say about Julien Sunier Fleurie 2011. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on Shiraz wines from Kay Brothers in McLaren Vale. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on the Gang of Four producers of natural wines in Beaujolais. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Michael Franz on the wines of Fontanafredda in Italy. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini reviews of wines from O Fournier, Nieto, Altos Las Hormigas, Cloudburst, Z'ivo, Euclid, and Tendril. (Link)

The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on the issue of introducing children to alcohol consumption. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger Isaac Baker reviews several Petite Sirah wines and related blends. (Link)

TimAtkin: Wine blogger Tim Atkin recommends Quinta de Azevedo Vinho Verde 2012. (Link)

Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Inama Soave Classico 2011. (Link)

WineDiarist: Wine blogger Mike Steinberger on the Tokyo culinary scene. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Kyperounda Petritis Xynisteri 2011, from Cyprus. (Link)

 
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