Wine Review Weekly
August 13, 2007
Rose wines continue to dominate summer wine columns, with Patrick Comiskey reporting in the Los Angeles Times that they are now the darlings of LA sommeliers. Many rose wines are also recommended by Bob Hosmon, in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. And Laurie Daniel, writing in the San Jose Mercury News, sees a backlash finally developing against the trend toward high alcohol in California wines. John Gillespie
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Tangent Pinot Blanc 2006.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Lan Rioja Crianza 2003.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford chooses Hastae Quorum 2001.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Domaine des Corbillieres Touraine Cabernet 2005.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Saint M Riesling 2006.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Gainey Vineyard Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay 2005.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley gives a high rating to Artesa Elements 2003.
Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends Marco Real Navarra Garnacha Rosado 2006.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc 2005.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Blanc de Blancs Champagne. Top choice in tasting is Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires 1995, while Drappier Signature Brut NV is deemed best value.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on wines from importer Dan Kravitz. Top score is given to Panarroz Jumilla 2006.
New York Sun: Wine columnist Peter Hellman on wine auctions. Nice mentions for perennial stars like Petrus and Romanee-Conti, as well as a relative bargain - Chateau Le Bon Pasteur.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends Twisted 'New Wine' Chardonnay 2005, Castello Banfi Chianti Classico 2005, and Bonny Doon Le Cigare Blanc.
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer T. J. Foderaro on Principe di Corleone wines from Sicily.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan on the wines of Montes in Chile. Recommended is Montes Cherub rose.
San Francisco Chronicle: Staff writers Jon Bonne and Olivia Wu on pairing wine with Thai food. Recommendations of varietals, not brands. On another page, recommendations for wines from Susana Balbo, Reinhold Haart, Marc Kreydenweiss, Lolonis, Navarro, Pfeffingen Ungsteiner, Andreas Schmitges, Seebrich, Georg Albrechet Schneider, Oddero, and Pellegrini.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on the International Wine Competition, held in Indianapolis. Nice comments for many winners, including Louis Martini Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, and St. Supery 'Virtu' 2006.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the growing backlash aginst the high alcohol wine trend in California. Cited are Darrell Corti, vintner Randy Dunn, and Adam Tolmach of Ojai Vineyard.
Los Angeles Times: Guest writer Patrick Comiskey on the growing popularity of rose wines. Focus on LA restaurant selctions with nice mentions for several producers including Lopez de Heredia, Luigi Giusti, Domaines Ott, and Villa Creek.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley reports from Portugal on vintage Port wines. Nice mentions for Taylor Fladgate and Fonseca, as well as others.
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on unusual grape varieties. On another page, tasting notes on Quinta do Crasto Douro 2005, Fortitude Fediani Field Blend Napa Valley 2005, Horton Vineyards Rkatsiteli 2004, and Boutari Moschofilero 2006.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs on bargain white wines from Burgundy. Producers cited are Domaine Daniel Barraud, Domaine de la Chapelle, Domaine Christophe Cordier, Chateau de Fuisse, Domaine Guillemot-Michel, Domaine Roger Lassarat, Domaine Saumaize-Michelin, Maison Jean Rijckaert, and Maison Verget.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford profiles the Hopler Winery of Austria. On another page, highest praise is for the 2003 Gewurztraminer and 2002 Trockenbeerenauslese.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on Pinot Grigio. Nice comments for producers Santa Margherita, Swanson Vineyards, and Ecco Domani.
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on Pinot Grigios. Highest score goes to Zenato Pinot Grigio 2006.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Jennifer Rosen on wine branding trends. Recommended this week are Big Yellow Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Inama Soave Classico 2006, Forestville Chenin Blanc 2005, A-Mano Fiano-Greco 2006, White Knight Chardonnay Viognier 2006, Zuccardi Serie A Chardonnay Viognier 2006, Maryhill Columbia Valley Viognier 2004, Zaca Mesa Viognier 2006, Bridlewood Central Coast Viognier 2005, and Silver Unoaked Chardonnay 2006.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on rose wines. Recommended are Bodegas Chivite Gran Feudo Rosado 2006, St. Francis Rose 2006, Chateau d'Aqueria Tavel 2006, and L'Aire du Rossignon Cotes de Provence 2005.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on acidity in wines. Recommended are Bogle Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel 2005, Michele Chiarlo Barbera d'Asti 2001, R.H. Phillips Chardonnay 2005, and Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling 2006.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Australian Rieslings. Top choice is Stonehaven Winemaker's Selection 2005.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on white wines from the Alto Adige. Tasting notes on several from Abbazia di Novacella.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on white wines for summer enjoyment. Recommended are Chateau Bonnet Blanc 2005, and 'Vigne Dai Vieris' Pinot Grigio 2006.
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Tangent Pinot Blanc 2006.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Lan Rioja Crianza 2003.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford chooses Hastae Quorum 2001.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Domaine des Corbillieres Touraine Cabernet 2005.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Saint M Riesling 2006.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Gainey Vineyard Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay 2005.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley gives a high rating to Artesa Elements 2003.
Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends Marco Real Navarra Garnacha Rosado 2006.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc 2005.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Blanc de Blancs Champagne. Top choice in tasting is Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millenaires 1995, while Drappier Signature Brut NV is deemed best value.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on wines from importer Dan Kravitz. Top score is given to Panarroz Jumilla 2006.
New York Sun: Wine columnist Peter Hellman on wine auctions. Nice mentions for perennial stars like Petrus and Romanee-Conti, as well as a relative bargain - Chateau Le Bon Pasteur.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends Twisted 'New Wine' Chardonnay 2005, Castello Banfi Chianti Classico 2005, and Bonny Doon Le Cigare Blanc.
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer T. J. Foderaro on Principe di Corleone wines from Sicily.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan on the wines of Montes in Chile. Recommended is Montes Cherub rose.
San Francisco Chronicle: Staff writers Jon Bonne and Olivia Wu on pairing wine with Thai food. Recommendations of varietals, not brands. On another page, recommendations for wines from Susana Balbo, Reinhold Haart, Marc Kreydenweiss, Lolonis, Navarro, Pfeffingen Ungsteiner, Andreas Schmitges, Seebrich, Georg Albrechet Schneider, Oddero, and Pellegrini.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on the International Wine Competition, held in Indianapolis. Nice comments for many winners, including Louis Martini Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, and St. Supery 'Virtu' 2006.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the growing backlash aginst the high alcohol wine trend in California. Cited are Darrell Corti, vintner Randy Dunn, and Adam Tolmach of Ojai Vineyard.
Los Angeles Times: Guest writer Patrick Comiskey on the growing popularity of rose wines. Focus on LA restaurant selctions with nice mentions for several producers including Lopez de Heredia, Luigi Giusti, Domaines Ott, and Villa Creek.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley reports from Portugal on vintage Port wines. Nice mentions for Taylor Fladgate and Fonseca, as well as others.
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on unusual grape varieties. On another page, tasting notes on Quinta do Crasto Douro 2005, Fortitude Fediani Field Blend Napa Valley 2005, Horton Vineyards Rkatsiteli 2004, and Boutari Moschofilero 2006.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs on bargain white wines from Burgundy. Producers cited are Domaine Daniel Barraud, Domaine de la Chapelle, Domaine Christophe Cordier, Chateau de Fuisse, Domaine Guillemot-Michel, Domaine Roger Lassarat, Domaine Saumaize-Michelin, Maison Jean Rijckaert, and Maison Verget.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford profiles the Hopler Winery of Austria. On another page, highest praise is for the 2003 Gewurztraminer and 2002 Trockenbeerenauslese.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on Pinot Grigio. Nice comments for producers Santa Margherita, Swanson Vineyards, and Ecco Domani.
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on Pinot Grigios. Highest score goes to Zenato Pinot Grigio 2006.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Jennifer Rosen on wine branding trends. Recommended this week are Big Yellow Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Inama Soave Classico 2006, Forestville Chenin Blanc 2005, A-Mano Fiano-Greco 2006, White Knight Chardonnay Viognier 2006, Zuccardi Serie A Chardonnay Viognier 2006, Maryhill Columbia Valley Viognier 2004, Zaca Mesa Viognier 2006, Bridlewood Central Coast Viognier 2005, and Silver Unoaked Chardonnay 2006.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on rose wines. Recommended are Bodegas Chivite Gran Feudo Rosado 2006, St. Francis Rose 2006, Chateau d'Aqueria Tavel 2006, and L'Aire du Rossignon Cotes de Provence 2005.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on acidity in wines. Recommended are Bogle Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel 2005, Michele Chiarlo Barbera d'Asti 2001, R.H. Phillips Chardonnay 2005, and Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling 2006.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Australian Rieslings. Top choice is Stonehaven Winemaker's Selection 2005.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on white wines from the Alto Adige. Tasting notes on several from Abbazia di Novacella.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on white wines for summer enjoyment. Recommended are Chateau Bonnet Blanc 2005, and 'Vigne Dai Vieris' Pinot Grigio 2006.
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