Wine Review Weekly
Novemeber 17, 2008
The wine industry's version of Chaos Theory got underway this week as columnists tackle the annual task of pairing wines to Thanksgiving dinner. Dozens of varietals and appellations are suggested, with an emphasis this year on value, as evidenced in the selections of wine columnists Gaiter and Brecher in the Wall Street Journal whose picks are from Costco and Sam's Club. Get ready for Christmas columns suggesting Gruner Veltliner with your gruel. John Gillespie
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Rosenblum Heritage Clones Petite Sirah 2006.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Huber Hugo Gruner Veltliner 2006.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 2008.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Ataraxia Sauvignon Blanc 2006.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Revelry Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Northstar Columbia Valley Merlot 2005.
New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is Oz Clarke's Pocket Wine Guide - which points out many bargains.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests two - Kallfelz Estate Kabinett 2006, and Alkoomi Frankland River Riesling 2007.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Chateau de Serame Corbieres 2006.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on wines under $25 to pair with Thanksgiving dinner. Top choice among white wines is BV Coastal Estates Sauvignon Blanc 2007. Among reds a close call goes to Terre des Chardons Marginal 2006, with nice comments also for Daniel Bouland Morgon 2007.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on wines from Costco or Sam's Club to pair with the Thanksgiving meal. Cabernet Sauvignon wines are recommended, and highest praise goes to Simi Winery 2005, and Charles Krug Winery 2005.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on Pinot Noir wines from Oregon. Highest ratings go to Cristom Vineyards Louise Vineyard 2006, and Argyle Winery Reserve 2006.
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the softening auction market for top wines.
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson profiles the ever-manic Gary Vaynerchuk.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti offers dozens of recommendations for wines to accompany every course of a Thanksgiving feast. Multiple mentions for wines from St. Supery, Faively, and Potel-Aviron.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon wines selling for more than $50. Highest ratings go to Tor Mast-Cimarossa 2005, and Phifer Pavitt Date Night 2005.
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne offers a tasting note on Bridesmaid Napa Valley Red Wine 2005.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on value wines for Thanksgiving. The picks are Archeo Ruggero di Tasso Nero d 'Avola 2006, Shenandoah Vineyards Reserve Zinfandel 2007, Peter Lehmann Eden Valley Riesling 2004, Jacob's Creek Reserve Pinot Noir 2006, and Cameron Hughes Lot 71 Cabernet Sauvignon 2004.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the evolution of quality in Syrah wines from Paso Robles. Nice comments for offerings from Eberle Winery, Tablas Creek, Clavo Cellars, Jada, Adelaida, Halter Ranch, Edward Sellers, Ecluse, 5 Mile Bridge, Niner Wine Estates, and J. Lohr.
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre profiles Chile's ambassador to the U.S. and wine connoisseur Mariano Fernandez. Nice comments for wines from Montes, Casa Lapostolle, and Cousino-Macul.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson profiles Houston Master Sommelier Drew Hendricks. Along the way, nice comment for Seghesio Arneis.
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on wines with food pairings. Top rated wines are Dr. Beckermann Pierporter Michelsberg 2007, and La Ferme Julien Rose 2007.
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on pairing wines and foods. Focus is on styles and appellations, not brands.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on wine recommendations from Atlanta retailers. Praise for Santa Carolina Carmenere 2006, La Vieille Ferme Rose 2007, Shoofly Buzz Cut White 2007, and Hugues Beaulieu Picpoul de Pinet 2007.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Ben Weinberg on tasting wine with Allen Meadows of Burghound. Wine recommendations this week are Simonnet-Febvre Cremant de Bourgogne Brut Chardonnay NV (and the Brut Rose NV), William Fevre Chablis Champs Royaux 2006, Tollo Pecorino Terre Chieti 2007, Il Muretto Chianti Riserva 2005, Luigi Bosca Malbec 2006, Liberty School Syrah 2006, and Elk Cove Pinot Noir 2006.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on wines for Thanksgiving. The choices are Simi Roseto 2007, Pietra Santa Rosato 2007, Pietra Santa Gewurztraminer 2007, and Bodegas Julian Chivite Gran Feudo Rosado 2007.
Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Wine columnist Dan Berger on the context of wine enjoyment.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on affordable wines from Sicily and the South of France. Recommended are offerings from Feudo Arancio, and Petit Bistro.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Gewurztraminer wines for Thanksgiving. Top choice is Fetzer Valley Oaks 2007.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on the history and evolution of Pinot Noir wines from Oregon. Comments on wines from Sokol Blosser, Ponzi, Penner-Ash, J.K. Carriere, Hamacher Wines, Chehalem, Brick House Vineyards, Bethel Heights, and Adelsheim.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on bargain wines from Argentina. Cases in point are Nieto Senetiner Malbec Reserva 2006, and Casa Gualda 'Cencibel' 2007.
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow has many nice things to say for Perrier-Jouet 'Cuvee la Belle Epoque' Brut 1999.
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Coleman on wine tastings at retail wine stores.
Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on her recent winemaking stint reported in the New York Times.
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson offers a tasting note on Evening Land 'Celebration' Gamay 2007.
The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov offer more on the subject of pairing wines with Thanksgiving dinner. Along the way, nice comments for Zind Humbrecht Pinot d'Alsace 2005, and Clos Roche Blanche.
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Rosenblum Heritage Clones Petite Sirah 2006.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Huber Hugo Gruner Veltliner 2006.
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 2008.
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Ataraxia Sauvignon Blanc 2006.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Revelry Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Northstar Columbia Valley Merlot 2005.
New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is Oz Clarke's Pocket Wine Guide - which points out many bargains.
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests two - Kallfelz Estate Kabinett 2006, and Alkoomi Frankland River Riesling 2007.
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Chateau de Serame Corbieres 2006.
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on wines under $25 to pair with Thanksgiving dinner. Top choice among white wines is BV Coastal Estates Sauvignon Blanc 2007. Among reds a close call goes to Terre des Chardons Marginal 2006, with nice comments also for Daniel Bouland Morgon 2007.
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on wines from Costco or Sam's Club to pair with the Thanksgiving meal. Cabernet Sauvignon wines are recommended, and highest praise goes to Simi Winery 2005, and Charles Krug Winery 2005.
Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on Pinot Noir wines from Oregon. Highest ratings go to Cristom Vineyards Louise Vineyard 2006, and Argyle Winery Reserve 2006.
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the softening auction market for top wines.
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson profiles the ever-manic Gary Vaynerchuk.
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti offers dozens of recommendations for wines to accompany every course of a Thanksgiving feast. Multiple mentions for wines from St. Supery, Faively, and Potel-Aviron.
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon wines selling for more than $50. Highest ratings go to Tor Mast-Cimarossa 2005, and Phifer Pavitt Date Night 2005.
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne offers a tasting note on Bridesmaid Napa Valley Red Wine 2005.
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on value wines for Thanksgiving. The picks are Archeo Ruggero di Tasso Nero d 'Avola 2006, Shenandoah Vineyards Reserve Zinfandel 2007, Peter Lehmann Eden Valley Riesling 2004, Jacob's Creek Reserve Pinot Noir 2006, and Cameron Hughes Lot 71 Cabernet Sauvignon 2004.
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the evolution of quality in Syrah wines from Paso Robles. Nice comments for offerings from Eberle Winery, Tablas Creek, Clavo Cellars, Jada, Adelaida, Halter Ranch, Edward Sellers, Ecluse, 5 Mile Bridge, Niner Wine Estates, and J. Lohr.
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre profiles Chile's ambassador to the U.S. and wine connoisseur Mariano Fernandez. Nice comments for wines from Montes, Casa Lapostolle, and Cousino-Macul.
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson profiles Houston Master Sommelier Drew Hendricks. Along the way, nice comment for Seghesio Arneis.
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on wines with food pairings. Top rated wines are Dr. Beckermann Pierporter Michelsberg 2007, and La Ferme Julien Rose 2007.
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on pairing wines and foods. Focus is on styles and appellations, not brands.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on wine recommendations from Atlanta retailers. Praise for Santa Carolina Carmenere 2006, La Vieille Ferme Rose 2007, Shoofly Buzz Cut White 2007, and Hugues Beaulieu Picpoul de Pinet 2007.
Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Ben Weinberg on tasting wine with Allen Meadows of Burghound. Wine recommendations this week are Simonnet-Febvre Cremant de Bourgogne Brut Chardonnay NV (and the Brut Rose NV), William Fevre Chablis Champs Royaux 2006, Tollo Pecorino Terre Chieti 2007, Il Muretto Chianti Riserva 2005, Luigi Bosca Malbec 2006, Liberty School Syrah 2006, and Elk Cove Pinot Noir 2006.
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on wines for Thanksgiving. The choices are Simi Roseto 2007, Pietra Santa Rosato 2007, Pietra Santa Gewurztraminer 2007, and Bodegas Julian Chivite Gran Feudo Rosado 2007.
Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Wine columnist Dan Berger on the context of wine enjoyment.
Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on affordable wines from Sicily and the South of France. Recommended are offerings from Feudo Arancio, and Petit Bistro.
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Gewurztraminer wines for Thanksgiving. Top choice is Fetzer Valley Oaks 2007.
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on the history and evolution of Pinot Noir wines from Oregon. Comments on wines from Sokol Blosser, Ponzi, Penner-Ash, J.K. Carriere, Hamacher Wines, Chehalem, Brick House Vineyards, Bethel Heights, and Adelsheim.
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on bargain wines from Argentina. Cases in point are Nieto Senetiner Malbec Reserva 2006, and Casa Gualda 'Cencibel' 2007.
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow has many nice things to say for Perrier-Jouet 'Cuvee la Belle Epoque' Brut 1999.
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Coleman on wine tastings at retail wine stores.
Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on her recent winemaking stint reported in the New York Times.
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson offers a tasting note on Evening Land 'Celebration' Gamay 2007.
The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov offer more on the subject of pairing wines with Thanksgiving dinner. Along the way, nice comments for Zind Humbrecht Pinot d'Alsace 2005, and Clos Roche Blanche.
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