Wine Review Weekly
November 26, 2007
Several reports on this year's offerings of Beaujolais Nouveau, with Georges Duboeuf still the king in the opinion of most. In the New York Times, columnist Eric Asimov profiles wine importer Kermit Lynch and his focus on authentic, limited-production French wines. Of interest also is Peter Hellman's column in the New York Sun on two young New York importers who share Lynch's views on French wines. John Gillespie
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Ravenswood 'Dickerson Vineyard' Zinfandel 2004.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Moselland Ars Vitis Riesling 2005.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Beckmen Vineyards Cuvee Le Bec 2005.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford chooses Domaine Joblot 'Clos de la Servoisine' Givry 2005.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Chateau Carbonnieux 2005.
New York Daily News: Staff writer Rachel Wharton recommends Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2007.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has nice comments for Col di Sasso 2006.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Wine writer Jeff Siegel picks Toad Hollow Chardonnay 2006.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Re Manfredi Basilicata Bianco 2005.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov offers an excellent profile of wine importer Kermit Lynch. Focus on his passion for authentic wines, and nice comments for two - Clos la Coutale Cahors 2005, and Maxime Magnon VdP de la Vallee du Paradis 2006.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on Beaujolais Nouveau. Antonin Rodet is highest rated, while Georges Duboeuf is cited for value.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on white wines from Australia. Highest rated are Margan Family Verdelho 2006, Rolf Binder Viognier Hovah 2006, and Innocent Bystander Pinot Gris 2006.
New York Sun: Wine columnist Peter Hellman profiles wine importers Jenny Lefcourt and Fracois Ecot. Focus on their French wines produced with 'natural' vineyard and cellar practices.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends several varietals for Thanksgiving. Also, nice comments for Christian Moueix St. Emilion 2005.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan on fortified wines. Recommended are Dutschke 'Old Codger' Fine Old Tawny, and Lake Sonoma Winery Zinfandel Port 2004.
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine writers Jon Bonne, Lynn Char Bennett and other staff writers on bargain wines for the holidays. Featured choices are Hey Mambo Swanky White California Wine 2006, Lavradores de Feitoria Douro Vinho Tinto 2004, Tim Adams Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2001, Jean Gardies Mas Las Cabes Muscat Sec 2005, D'Arenberg 'The Stump Jump' Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre, Dr. Loosen Erdener Treppchen Riesling Kabinett 2003, Biurko Los Valles Rioja Crianza 2003, Four Vines Old Vine Cuvee Zinfandel 2005 , Columbia Crest Two Vines Merlot 2003, Oyster Bay Marlborough Chardonnay 2006, and Martin & Weyrich Allegro Moscato 2006.
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine writers Jon Bonne and Lynn Char Bennett on gift wines with aging potential. Featured are Ridge Monte Bello 2003, Bartolo Mascarello Barolo 2001, Minges Edesheimer Forst Riesling TBA 1971, Schloss Vollrads TBA 1897, Nicolas Rossignol Volnay Permier Cru Chevret 2005, Phillips Hill Oppenlander Vineyard Mendocino Pinot Noir 2005, and New Orleans Terrantez Special Reserve Madeira NV.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on winning Cabernet Sauvignon wines from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition. Best of show was Stags' Leap Winery 2004, while best value was deemed to be Marquis Philips McClaren Valley 2006. More than a dozen other medal winners are listed.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on Beaujolais Nouveau. Nice comments for offerings from Georges Duboeuf, Domaine de Bacarra, and Dominique Piron. Also, brief profile on Chuck Ortman, with priase for several wines from Ortman Family Vineyards, including the Chardonnay 2006, and Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2005.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on wines from the south of France. Focus is on Mas Jullien, with high priase for the 1999, 2001, and 2005 vintages.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford suggests dozens of wines for the holidays. Nice comments for Bollinger Special Cuvee NV and Salon Le Mesnil for Champagnes, and Cristalino, Rotari, and Paul Cheneau for less exepnsive sparklers. Among other mentions are Banfi Rosa Regale Brachetto, Zaca Mesa 'Z Gris,' Pedroncelli Zinfandel Rose, Pike's Riesling, 'Jim Jim' Chardonnay, Dry Creek Chenin Blanc, and Pinot Noirs from Cycles Gladiator, Meridian, and Veramonte. Also mentioned are Canyon Road Shiraz, Seghesio Zinfandel, D'Arenberg 'Footbolt' Shiraz, Tommasi Valpolicella, and Messina Hof 'Private Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies on wines for Thanksgiving. Recommended are Amity Gamay Noir 2006, Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2007, Shingleback 'Black Bubbles' Shiraz NV, Hedges Dry Rose, Barnard Griffin Rose of Sangiovese 2006, Sokol Blosser Evolution, Pieropan Soave Classico 2005, and Alexandria Nicole Shepherd's Mark 2006.
Dallas Morning News: Wine writer Kim Pierce on new wines from Portugal. Recommended are Famega Red Wine, and Post Scriptum de Chryseia Douro 2004.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker profiles negociant Cameron Hughes. Best comments are for Lot 47 Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, and Lot 48 2005.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on white Burgundy wines. Top choice under $20 is Olivier Leflaive Les Setilles 2005.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on wines for Thanksgiving. Top choices are Colome Torrontes 2006, Benessere Sangiovese 2003, and Marques de Vargas Rioja Reserva 2003.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on interesting red wines. Cases in point are Brezza Dolcetto d'Alba San Lorenzo 2006, Delas Freres Cotes du Rhone Saint Esprit 2005, and Domaine des Terres Dorees Beaujolais L'Ancien 2006.
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Ravenswood 'Dickerson Vineyard' Zinfandel 2004.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Moselland Ars Vitis Riesling 2005.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Beckmen Vineyards Cuvee Le Bec 2005.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford chooses Domaine Joblot 'Clos de la Servoisine' Givry 2005.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Chateau Carbonnieux 2005.
New York Daily News: Staff writer Rachel Wharton recommends Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2007.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has nice comments for Col di Sasso 2006.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Wine writer Jeff Siegel picks Toad Hollow Chardonnay 2006.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Re Manfredi Basilicata Bianco 2005.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov offers an excellent profile of wine importer Kermit Lynch. Focus on his passion for authentic wines, and nice comments for two - Clos la Coutale Cahors 2005, and Maxime Magnon VdP de la Vallee du Paradis 2006.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on Beaujolais Nouveau. Antonin Rodet is highest rated, while Georges Duboeuf is cited for value.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on white wines from Australia. Highest rated are Margan Family Verdelho 2006, Rolf Binder Viognier Hovah 2006, and Innocent Bystander Pinot Gris 2006.
New York Sun: Wine columnist Peter Hellman profiles wine importers Jenny Lefcourt and Fracois Ecot. Focus on their French wines produced with 'natural' vineyard and cellar practices.
USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends several varietals for Thanksgiving. Also, nice comments for Christian Moueix St. Emilion 2005.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan on fortified wines. Recommended are Dutschke 'Old Codger' Fine Old Tawny, and Lake Sonoma Winery Zinfandel Port 2004.
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine writers Jon Bonne, Lynn Char Bennett and other staff writers on bargain wines for the holidays. Featured choices are Hey Mambo Swanky White California Wine 2006, Lavradores de Feitoria Douro Vinho Tinto 2004, Tim Adams Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2001, Jean Gardies Mas Las Cabes Muscat Sec 2005, D'Arenberg 'The Stump Jump' Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre, Dr. Loosen Erdener Treppchen Riesling Kabinett 2003, Biurko Los Valles Rioja Crianza 2003, Four Vines Old Vine Cuvee Zinfandel 2005 , Columbia Crest Two Vines Merlot 2003, Oyster Bay Marlborough Chardonnay 2006, and Martin & Weyrich Allegro Moscato 2006.
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine writers Jon Bonne and Lynn Char Bennett on gift wines with aging potential. Featured are Ridge Monte Bello 2003, Bartolo Mascarello Barolo 2001, Minges Edesheimer Forst Riesling TBA 1971, Schloss Vollrads TBA 1897, Nicolas Rossignol Volnay Permier Cru Chevret 2005, Phillips Hill Oppenlander Vineyard Mendocino Pinot Noir 2005, and New Orleans Terrantez Special Reserve Madeira NV.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on winning Cabernet Sauvignon wines from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo International Wine Competition. Best of show was Stags' Leap Winery 2004, while best value was deemed to be Marquis Philips McClaren Valley 2006. More than a dozen other medal winners are listed.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on Beaujolais Nouveau. Nice comments for offerings from Georges Duboeuf, Domaine de Bacarra, and Dominique Piron. Also, brief profile on Chuck Ortman, with priase for several wines from Ortman Family Vineyards, including the Chardonnay 2006, and Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2005.
San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on wines from the south of France. Focus is on Mas Jullien, with high priase for the 1999, 2001, and 2005 vintages.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford suggests dozens of wines for the holidays. Nice comments for Bollinger Special Cuvee NV and Salon Le Mesnil for Champagnes, and Cristalino, Rotari, and Paul Cheneau for less exepnsive sparklers. Among other mentions are Banfi Rosa Regale Brachetto, Zaca Mesa 'Z Gris,' Pedroncelli Zinfandel Rose, Pike's Riesling, 'Jim Jim' Chardonnay, Dry Creek Chenin Blanc, and Pinot Noirs from Cycles Gladiator, Meridian, and Veramonte. Also mentioned are Canyon Road Shiraz, Seghesio Zinfandel, D'Arenberg 'Footbolt' Shiraz, Tommasi Valpolicella, and Messina Hof 'Private Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies on wines for Thanksgiving. Recommended are Amity Gamay Noir 2006, Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2007, Shingleback 'Black Bubbles' Shiraz NV, Hedges Dry Rose, Barnard Griffin Rose of Sangiovese 2006, Sokol Blosser Evolution, Pieropan Soave Classico 2005, and Alexandria Nicole Shepherd's Mark 2006.
Dallas Morning News: Wine writer Kim Pierce on new wines from Portugal. Recommended are Famega Red Wine, and Post Scriptum de Chryseia Douro 2004.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker profiles negociant Cameron Hughes. Best comments are for Lot 47 Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, and Lot 48 2005.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on white Burgundy wines. Top choice under $20 is Olivier Leflaive Les Setilles 2005.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on wines for Thanksgiving. Top choices are Colome Torrontes 2006, Benessere Sangiovese 2003, and Marques de Vargas Rioja Reserva 2003.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on interesting red wines. Cases in point are Brezza Dolcetto d'Alba San Lorenzo 2006, Delas Freres Cotes du Rhone Saint Esprit 2005, and Domaine des Terres Dorees Beaujolais L'Ancien 2006.
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