Wine Review Weekly
August 6, 2007
Mike Lonsford, writing in the Houston Chronicle, offers an insightful profile of the Joseph Drouhin family of Burgundy, and their wines. Very interesting piece in the San Francisco Chronicle this week by guest writer Derrick Schneider on the tart and refreshing Txakoli wines of Basque country in Spain. And in the Sacramento Bee, Mike Dunne reports on the sale of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars. John Gillespie
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Crane Lake Malbec 2005.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Debonne Riesling Reserve Lot 707 2006.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Foppiano Petite Sirah 2004.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley gives high ratings to Marc Kreydenweiss 'Kritt' Gewurztraminer 2005, and Ken Brown Pinot Noir 2005.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford chooses Kumeu River Chardonnay 2005.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Langmeil Valley Floor Barossa Valley Shiraz 2005.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Chalk Hill 'Founder's Block' Chardonnay 2005.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Sebastiani Vineyards Zinfandel 2005.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Quilceda Creek Vintners, in Washington State.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on first growth Bordeaux wines of the 2004 vintage. Chateau Margaux disapppoints, but Mouton Rothschild is praised.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on Malbec wines. Highest ratings go to Achaval-Ferrer Mendoza Finca Altamira 2003, and Yacochuya 2004.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti on wines for seafood. Suggested are several from Jamesport Vineyards. Also recommended are Terlato Russian River Pinot Grigio 2006, Chimney Rock Elevage Blanc 2005, and Sokol Blosser Evolution.
New York Sun: Wine columnist Peter Hellman on a vineyard in the Queens County Farm Museum.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends Woop Woop Shiraz 2006, Estancia Pinot Grigio 2006, and St. Hallett 'Poacher's Blend' Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2006.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Chenin Blanc wines from South Africa. Highest rated is Cederberg 2006.
San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer Derrick Schneider on Txakoli wines from Spain. Tasting notes on several, including Txomin Etxaniz Getariako Txakolina 2005.
San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer Jancis Robinson on the growing popularity of wines from South America. Focus on varietals and winemaking styles - no tasting notes.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on the sale of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine c olumnist Laurie Daniel on dessert wines. Recommended are Schramsberg Cremant Demi-Sec, Scharffenberger Cellars Cremant, St. Supery Moscato 2006, Martin & Weyrich Moscato Allegro 2006, Quady Electra Orange Muscat, Dolce 2003, Dr. Loosen Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Beerenauslese 2005, Greenwood Ridge Late Harvest White Riesling 2006, Navarro Late Harvest Cluster Select White Riesling 2006 (and both the Late Harvest and Cluster Select Gewurztraminers 2006), Ethos Late Harvest Riesling 2005, and Jackson-Triggs Vidal Icewine.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on white wines for seafood. Nice comments on Nigl Gruner Veltliner 2005, Laxas Albarino 2006, Valminor Albarino 2004, and Jermann Pinot Grigio 2005.
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on wine labels printed in braille. On another page, tasting notes on Pinhal da Torre Quinta do Alqueve Fernao Pires 2006, Dog House 'Charlie's Chardonnay' 2005 and 'Maxie's Merlot' 2004, Chapoutier La Bernardine Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2004 (and 2005), and Chapoutier Cotes du Rhone Belleruche Blanc 2005.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford on the wines of Joseph Drouhin in Burgundy. On another page, many tasting notes and high regard for the Moulin-a-Vent 2005, Beaune Clos des Mouches 2005, and Chablis Montmains 2005.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on the success of the Fat Bastard brand of wines.
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell on winning wines from the Los Angeles International Wine Competition. Many wines cited, including best of show Silver Stone Tempranillo 2004. Tarbell also recommends Tapena Tempranillo 2005 and Sexto 2005, among many others.
Dallas Morning News: Staff writer Louise Owens on wines from Ravenswood. Nice comments for the Lodi Zinfandel, Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2003, and Sonoma County Chardonnay 2005.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Jennifer Rosen on the return of absinthe.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on Shiraz wines. Notes on Langmeil 'Valley Floor' 2005 and 'Three Gardens' 2005. Also suggested are Kaesler Stonehorse 2005 and 'The Bogan' 2005.
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Staff writer Bill Ward on rose wines. Lots of recommendations, including offerings from Tablas Creek, Bonny Doon, Guigal, Muga, and Marques de Caceres.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on California Pinot Noir. Top choices are J Vineyards 2005, Etude Heirloom 2004, Chateau St. Jean 2005, and Marimar Estate 'Christina' 2004.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on late harvest wines. Top choice is Au Bon Climat 'One Hand Clapping' Pinot Blanc 2005.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies reviews the Julia Flynn Siler book on the Mondavi dynasty.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on nurturing wine. Examples is Marchesi di Gresy Langhe Nebbiolo 'Martinenga Vineyard' 2005.
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Crane Lake Malbec 2005.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Debonne Riesling Reserve Lot 707 2006.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Foppiano Petite Sirah 2004.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley gives high ratings to Marc Kreydenweiss 'Kritt' Gewurztraminer 2005, and Ken Brown Pinot Noir 2005.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford chooses Kumeu River Chardonnay 2005.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Langmeil Valley Floor Barossa Valley Shiraz 2005.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Chalk Hill 'Founder's Block' Chardonnay 2005.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Sebastiani Vineyards Zinfandel 2005.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Quilceda Creek Vintners, in Washington State.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on first growth Bordeaux wines of the 2004 vintage. Chateau Margaux disapppoints, but Mouton Rothschild is praised.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on Malbec wines. Highest ratings go to Achaval-Ferrer Mendoza Finca Altamira 2003, and Yacochuya 2004.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti on wines for seafood. Suggested are several from Jamesport Vineyards. Also recommended are Terlato Russian River Pinot Grigio 2006, Chimney Rock Elevage Blanc 2005, and Sokol Blosser Evolution.
New York Sun: Wine columnist Peter Hellman on a vineyard in the Queens County Farm Museum.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends Woop Woop Shiraz 2006, Estancia Pinot Grigio 2006, and St. Hallett 'Poacher's Blend' Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2006.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Chenin Blanc wines from South Africa. Highest rated is Cederberg 2006.
San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer Derrick Schneider on Txakoli wines from Spain. Tasting notes on several, including Txomin Etxaniz Getariako Txakolina 2005.
San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer Jancis Robinson on the growing popularity of wines from South America. Focus on varietals and winemaking styles - no tasting notes.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on the sale of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine c olumnist Laurie Daniel on dessert wines. Recommended are Schramsberg Cremant Demi-Sec, Scharffenberger Cellars Cremant, St. Supery Moscato 2006, Martin & Weyrich Moscato Allegro 2006, Quady Electra Orange Muscat, Dolce 2003, Dr. Loosen Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Beerenauslese 2005, Greenwood Ridge Late Harvest White Riesling 2006, Navarro Late Harvest Cluster Select White Riesling 2006 (and both the Late Harvest and Cluster Select Gewurztraminers 2006), Ethos Late Harvest Riesling 2005, and Jackson-Triggs Vidal Icewine.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on white wines for seafood. Nice comments on Nigl Gruner Veltliner 2005, Laxas Albarino 2006, Valminor Albarino 2004, and Jermann Pinot Grigio 2005.
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on wine labels printed in braille. On another page, tasting notes on Pinhal da Torre Quinta do Alqueve Fernao Pires 2006, Dog House 'Charlie's Chardonnay' 2005 and 'Maxie's Merlot' 2004, Chapoutier La Bernardine Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2004 (and 2005), and Chapoutier Cotes du Rhone Belleruche Blanc 2005.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford on the wines of Joseph Drouhin in Burgundy. On another page, many tasting notes and high regard for the Moulin-a-Vent 2005, Beaune Clos des Mouches 2005, and Chablis Montmains 2005.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on the success of the Fat Bastard brand of wines.
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell on winning wines from the Los Angeles International Wine Competition. Many wines cited, including best of show Silver Stone Tempranillo 2004. Tarbell also recommends Tapena Tempranillo 2005 and Sexto 2005, among many others.
Dallas Morning News: Staff writer Louise Owens on wines from Ravenswood. Nice comments for the Lodi Zinfandel, Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2003, and Sonoma County Chardonnay 2005.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Jennifer Rosen on the return of absinthe.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on Shiraz wines. Notes on Langmeil 'Valley Floor' 2005 and 'Three Gardens' 2005. Also suggested are Kaesler Stonehorse 2005 and 'The Bogan' 2005.
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Staff writer Bill Ward on rose wines. Lots of recommendations, including offerings from Tablas Creek, Bonny Doon, Guigal, Muga, and Marques de Caceres.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on California Pinot Noir. Top choices are J Vineyards 2005, Etude Heirloom 2004, Chateau St. Jean 2005, and Marimar Estate 'Christina' 2004.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on late harvest wines. Top choice is Au Bon Climat 'One Hand Clapping' Pinot Blanc 2005.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies reviews the Julia Flynn Siler book on the Mondavi dynasty.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on nurturing wine. Examples is Marchesi di Gresy Langhe Nebbiolo 'Martinenga Vineyard' 2005.
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