Wine Review Weekly
July 27, 2009
Wine columnists Gaiter and Brecher of the Wall Street Journal go looking for good value Chardonnay wines from Australia and report on the difficulties of finding them. In the Chicago Tribune, columnist Bill Daley offers insights into the production of Prosecco wines and recommends several. And wine blogger Alder Yarrow reports from the International Pinot Noir Conference in Oregon, with tasting notes on some outstanding wines.
John Gillespie
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Terras Gauda Abadia de San Campio 2008. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Gazela Vinho Verde 2008. (Link)
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Sauvignon Republic Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks David Sterza Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2006. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Martin Codax Rias Baixas Albarino 2008. (Link)
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends Lieb Family Cellars Pinot Blanc 2007. (Link)
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Andre Brunel Cuvee Sommelongue Cotes du Rhone 2006. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Martino Vina Violeta Malbec 2004. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Sauvignon Blanc wines from South America. Top wine in tasting (and noted as best value) is Montes Classic Series 2008. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on the difficulties facing the Australian wine industry and the challenges of finding good, inexpensive Australian Chardonnay wines in the U.S. Top wine in tasting is Milton Park Barossa Vintage Limited Chardonnay 2008, while Crane Lake Down Under Chardonnay 2008 is cited as a value. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on Rhone wine varietals. Praise for Chateau de Jau Cotes de Roussillon Village 2005. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting p anel reviews wines from Lake County. Tasting notes on wines from Pellegrini, Obsidian Ridge, Jed Steele, Gregory Graham, and Castle Rock. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on winemakers and wine making in San Francsico. Comments on the offerings of York Creek, Vie Winery, Harrington Wines, and A.P. Vin. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on affordable California wines. The chose are Newton Red Label Chardonnay 2007, Korbel Chardonnay Methode Champenoise NV, and Amador Foothill Katie's Cote. (Link)
Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Wine columnist Dan Berger on sagging demand for premium wine grapes in Sonoma County. Also, nice comment on McManis Pinot Grigio 2008. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on variations in taste perception among wine critics. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on wines sold in liter bottles. Nice comments for Paul D. Gruner Veltliner 2008, and Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa 2008. (Link)
Houston Chronicle: Staff writer Jennifer McInnis on rose wines. Nice comments for Wild Rock Vin Gris Rose 2008, Chateau d'Aqueria Tavel Rose 2008, and Louis Jadot Beaujolais Rose 2008. (Link)
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell interviews Tom Rustwick of Arizona Beverage on the evolution of the wine market in Arizona. Also, good comments on Bogle Vineyards Pinot Noir 2007 and Lusso Grillo Chardonnay 2006. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on deciphering Italian wine labels. Also, focus this week on Golan 'Galilee' Moscato 2008. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on wines from Big House Wine Co. Recommended are 'The Prodigal Son' Petite Sirah 2006, 'The Slammer' Wyrah 2006, 'The Lineup' GSM 2006, 'The Birdman' Pinot Grigio 2008, and the Big House Red, White, and Pink wines. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on moderately priced French wines. Top choice is Domaine du Salvard 'Unique' 2008. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on Prosecco wine styles. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on several Prosecco wines, with highest ratings for Caposaldo Brut NV, Santa Margherita Brut NV, and Candoni Brut NV. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on good value wines. Cases in point are Villa Travignoli Chianti Rufina 2007, and Jaboulet Cotes du Rhone Rose 'Parallele 45' 2008. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow reports from the International Pinot Noir Conference. Tasting notes on several wines, including nice comments for Penner-Ash 'Leah's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006 and several offerings from Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on recent trends in the U.S. wine market, with several comments from your editor. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fred Koeppel on the increasing production of red wines in Germany, with tasting notes on Pinot Noirs from Heiner Sauer and Weingut Peter Jakob Kuhn. (Link)
Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on the use of wild or native yeasts in wine fermentation. (Link)
Tasting room: Wine editor and blogger Ray Isle on Australian winemaker Chris Ringland and his wines. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Mountain Pass Victoria Pinot Noir 2008. (Link)
John Gillespie
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Terras Gauda Abadia de San Campio 2008. (Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Gazela Vinho Verde 2008. (Link)
Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Sauvignon Republic Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks David Sterza Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2006. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Martin Codax Rias Baixas Albarino 2008. (Link)
Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends Lieb Family Cellars Pinot Blanc 2007. (Link)
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Andre Brunel Cuvee Sommelongue Cotes du Rhone 2006. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Martino Vina Violeta Malbec 2004. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Sauvignon Blanc wines from South America. Top wine in tasting (and noted as best value) is Montes Classic Series 2008. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on the difficulties facing the Australian wine industry and the challenges of finding good, inexpensive Australian Chardonnay wines in the U.S. Top wine in tasting is Milton Park Barossa Vintage Limited Chardonnay 2008, while Crane Lake Down Under Chardonnay 2008 is cited as a value. (Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on Rhone wine varietals. Praise for Chateau de Jau Cotes de Roussillon Village 2005. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting p anel reviews wines from Lake County. Tasting notes on wines from Pellegrini, Obsidian Ridge, Jed Steele, Gregory Graham, and Castle Rock. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on winemakers and wine making in San Francsico. Comments on the offerings of York Creek, Vie Winery, Harrington Wines, and A.P. Vin. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on affordable California wines. The chose are Newton Red Label Chardonnay 2007, Korbel Chardonnay Methode Champenoise NV, and Amador Foothill Katie's Cote. (Link)
Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Wine columnist Dan Berger on sagging demand for premium wine grapes in Sonoma County. Also, nice comment on McManis Pinot Grigio 2008. (Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on variations in taste perception among wine critics. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on wines sold in liter bottles. Nice comments for Paul D. Gruner Veltliner 2008, and Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa 2008. (Link)
Houston Chronicle: Staff writer Jennifer McInnis on rose wines. Nice comments for Wild Rock Vin Gris Rose 2008, Chateau d'Aqueria Tavel Rose 2008, and Louis Jadot Beaujolais Rose 2008. (Link)
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell interviews Tom Rustwick of Arizona Beverage on the evolution of the wine market in Arizona. Also, good comments on Bogle Vineyards Pinot Noir 2007 and Lusso Grillo Chardonnay 2006. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on deciphering Italian wine labels. Also, focus this week on Golan 'Galilee' Moscato 2008. (Link)
South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on wines from Big House Wine Co. Recommended are 'The Prodigal Son' Petite Sirah 2006, 'The Slammer' Wyrah 2006, 'The Lineup' GSM 2006, 'The Birdman' Pinot Grigio 2008, and the Big House Red, White, and Pink wines. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on moderately priced French wines. Top choice is Domaine du Salvard 'Unique' 2008. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on Prosecco wine styles. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on several Prosecco wines, with highest ratings for Caposaldo Brut NV, Santa Margherita Brut NV, and Candoni Brut NV. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on good value wines. Cases in point are Villa Travignoli Chianti Rufina 2007, and Jaboulet Cotes du Rhone Rose 'Parallele 45' 2008. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow reports from the International Pinot Noir Conference. Tasting notes on several wines, including nice comments for Penner-Ash 'Leah's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006 and several offerings from Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on recent trends in the U.S. wine market, with several comments from your editor. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fred Koeppel on the increasing production of red wines in Germany, with tasting notes on Pinot Noirs from Heiner Sauer and Weingut Peter Jakob Kuhn. (Link)
Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on the use of wild or native yeasts in wine fermentation. (Link)
Tasting room: Wine editor and blogger Ray Isle on Australian winemaker Chris Ringland and his wines. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Mountain Pass Victoria Pinot Noir 2008. (Link)
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