Wine Review Weekly
October 22, 2007
A very nice profile of Bogle Vineyards is offered this week by Mike Dunne, writing in the Sacramento Bee. In the San Francisco Chronicle, guest writer Ella Lawrence offers an in-depth look at the unique growing conditions for the Torrontes wines in Argentina. And Jennifer Rosen, in the Rocky Mountain News, offers a lengthy list of wines that might be found in bait and tackle shops. Really. John Gillespie
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Souverain Merlot 2005.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Monkey Bay Chardonnay 2006.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Vincent Girardin Savigny-Les-Beaune 'Les Vermots Dessus' 2005.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford chooses Vampire Cabernet Sauvignon 2005.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Vietti Roero Arneis 2006.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Marc Bredif Chinon 2005.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Gainey Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay 2004.
Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends Dr. Konstantin Frank Rielsing 2006.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Dunham Cellars Three Legged Red 2005.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Carmenere wines from Chile. Favorite in tasting (and best value) is Vina Mont Gras Reserva 2005.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on wines to keep on hand. Focus is on categories, but nice mentions for Estancia, Beringer, Bogle, Cambria, Gallo of Sonoma, Hahn, R.H. Phillips, Chateau Gloria, Phelan-Segur, Beychevelle, Gruaud-Larose, Pontet-Canet, and Antinori Santa Cristina.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on vintner Stephan Asseo and his L'Aventure wines. Highest rated are the Estate Cuvee 2005, and the Cabernet Sauvignon 2005.
Bloomberg News Service: Wine writer John Mariani on old vine Grenache wines. Best comments for Gilles Troullier l'Esprit du Temps 2005, Domaine La Roquete Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2003, Janasse Vieilles Vignes Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2004, Capcanes Cabrida 2004, and Pirramimma Old Bush Vine Grenache 2003.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends Clos du Bois Calcaire Chardonnay 2005, De La Montanya Christine's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005, Hayman & Hill Reserve Selection Riesling 2006, Matua Valley Chardonnay 2005, and Monkey Bay Chardonnay 2006.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Wine writer Jeff Siegel on dessert wines. Recommended are Jackson-Triggs Proprietor's Reserve Vidal Icewine 2005, Oriel Ondine 2003, and Le Vol des Anges 2006.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan on Zinfandel wines from Seghesio Family Winery. Nice comments for both the Cortina 2005 and Sonoma 2005.
San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer Ella Lawrence on Torrontes wines from Argentina. Nice comments for Colome winery, owned by Donald Hess.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on Bogle Vineyards and their Petite Sirah wines. On another page, tasting notes on the Bogle wines.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on brettanomyces in wine. Comments from vintners Dan Goldfield, Larry Brooks, Randall Grahm, and Ken Volk.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on Black Kite wines in Mendocino County. Lots of good things to say about the Pinot Noirs.
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on affordable wines. On another page, tasting notes on Cartlidge & Brown Chardonnay 2006 and Merlot 2005, Don Miguel Gascon Malbec 2006, Columbia Winery Cellermaster's Riesling 2006, and Rosenblum Cellars Chateau La Paws Cote du Bone Roan 2005.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford profiles the Badia a Coltibuono winery in Italy. On another page, high praise for the Cancelli Coltibuono 2004, and the Chianti Classico Riserva 2001.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on choosing a house wine. Local retailers recommend Roux Pere & Fils Hautes Cote de Beaune 2005, Bodegas Naia Las Brisas Rueda 2006, Domaine du Chateau de Chorey Bourgogne Rouge 2005, and Louis Latour Premier Cru Montagny 2005.
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on bargain wines from Spain. Highest rated are El Burro 'Kickass' Garnacha 2005, and Mano a Mano Tempranillo 2004.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Jennifer Rosen on bargain wines found in odd places, like bait shops. Brands recommended include Mezza Corona, Rotari, Zardetto, Grahm's Port, Marques de Caceres, Freixenet, Segura Viudas, Concha y Toro, Santa Rita, Crawford, Brancott, Villa Maria, Monkey Bay, McWilliams Hanwood, Yalumba, Lindeman's, Jacob's Creek, Hardy's, Columbia Crest, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Rancho Zabaco, Coppola, Estancia, Bonny Doon, Rex Goliath, Pepperwood, Forestville, and Crane Lake.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on Cabernet Sauvignon, with Rubicon Estate Cask Cabernet 2004 as the shining example.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on aperitif wines. Nice mentions for Campari, Cynar, Pernod, and Dry Sack sherry.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Chardonnay wines from the Central Coast of California. Top choice is Foxglove Edna Valley 2006.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on new wine finds. Cited are Puerta Bonita Garnacha 'G5' 2006, and Abacela Vineyards Tempranillo 'Umpqua Cuvee' 2005.
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Souverain Merlot 2005.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Monkey Bay Chardonnay 2006.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Vincent Girardin Savigny-Les-Beaune 'Les Vermots Dessus' 2005.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford chooses Vampire Cabernet Sauvignon 2005.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Vietti Roero Arneis 2006.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Marc Bredif Chinon 2005.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Gainey Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay 2004.
Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends Dr. Konstantin Frank Rielsing 2006.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Dunham Cellars Three Legged Red 2005.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Carmenere wines from Chile. Favorite in tasting (and best value) is Vina Mont Gras Reserva 2005.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on wines to keep on hand. Focus is on categories, but nice mentions for Estancia, Beringer, Bogle, Cambria, Gallo of Sonoma, Hahn, R.H. Phillips, Chateau Gloria, Phelan-Segur, Beychevelle, Gruaud-Larose, Pontet-Canet, and Antinori Santa Cristina.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on vintner Stephan Asseo and his L'Aventure wines. Highest rated are the Estate Cuvee 2005, and the Cabernet Sauvignon 2005.
Bloomberg News Service: Wine writer John Mariani on old vine Grenache wines. Best comments for Gilles Troullier l'Esprit du Temps 2005, Domaine La Roquete Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2003, Janasse Vieilles Vignes Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2004, Capcanes Cabrida 2004, and Pirramimma Old Bush Vine Grenache 2003.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends Clos du Bois Calcaire Chardonnay 2005, De La Montanya Christine's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005, Hayman & Hill Reserve Selection Riesling 2006, Matua Valley Chardonnay 2005, and Monkey Bay Chardonnay 2006.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Wine writer Jeff Siegel on dessert wines. Recommended are Jackson-Triggs Proprietor's Reserve Vidal Icewine 2005, Oriel Ondine 2003, and Le Vol des Anges 2006.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan on Zinfandel wines from Seghesio Family Winery. Nice comments for both the Cortina 2005 and Sonoma 2005.
San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer Ella Lawrence on Torrontes wines from Argentina. Nice comments for Colome winery, owned by Donald Hess.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on Bogle Vineyards and their Petite Sirah wines. On another page, tasting notes on the Bogle wines.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on brettanomyces in wine. Comments from vintners Dan Goldfield, Larry Brooks, Randall Grahm, and Ken Volk.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on Black Kite wines in Mendocino County. Lots of good things to say about the Pinot Noirs.
Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on affordable wines. On another page, tasting notes on Cartlidge & Brown Chardonnay 2006 and Merlot 2005, Don Miguel Gascon Malbec 2006, Columbia Winery Cellermaster's Riesling 2006, and Rosenblum Cellars Chateau La Paws Cote du Bone Roan 2005.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford profiles the Badia a Coltibuono winery in Italy. On another page, high praise for the Cancelli Coltibuono 2004, and the Chianti Classico Riserva 2001.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on choosing a house wine. Local retailers recommend Roux Pere & Fils Hautes Cote de Beaune 2005, Bodegas Naia Las Brisas Rueda 2006, Domaine du Chateau de Chorey Bourgogne Rouge 2005, and Louis Latour Premier Cru Montagny 2005.
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on bargain wines from Spain. Highest rated are El Burro 'Kickass' Garnacha 2005, and Mano a Mano Tempranillo 2004.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Jennifer Rosen on bargain wines found in odd places, like bait shops. Brands recommended include Mezza Corona, Rotari, Zardetto, Grahm's Port, Marques de Caceres, Freixenet, Segura Viudas, Concha y Toro, Santa Rita, Crawford, Brancott, Villa Maria, Monkey Bay, McWilliams Hanwood, Yalumba, Lindeman's, Jacob's Creek, Hardy's, Columbia Crest, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Rancho Zabaco, Coppola, Estancia, Bonny Doon, Rex Goliath, Pepperwood, Forestville, and Crane Lake.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on Cabernet Sauvignon, with Rubicon Estate Cask Cabernet 2004 as the shining example.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on aperitif wines. Nice mentions for Campari, Cynar, Pernod, and Dry Sack sherry.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Chardonnay wines from the Central Coast of California. Top choice is Foxglove Edna Valley 2006.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on new wine finds. Cited are Puerta Bonita Garnacha 'G5' 2006, and Abacela Vineyards Tempranillo 'Umpqua Cuvee' 2005.
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