Wine Review Weekly

 

July 12, 2010

July 2010
 
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Wine columnist Bill Daley, writing in the Chicago Tribune, finds much to like about a good number of Pinot Noir wines from California. In the Washington Post, columnist Dave McIntyre finds rose wine wines from far and near to love. And wine blogger Joe Roberts reports on Syrah finds from Walla Walla enjoyed during the recent wine bloggers conference. JG

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Negroamaro Rosato 2009. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Fattoria La Masa Chianti Classico 'Giorgio Primo' 2001. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine columnist Gil Lempert-Schwarz picks Ogier Les Closiers Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2004. (Link)

Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Clean Slate Riesling. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Trinitas Cellars Old Vine Zinfandel 2007. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the role of the sommelier in assuring wine quality at the table. Along the wine, nice comments on Chapoutier Belleruche Cotes du Rhone 2007. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on the wines of Washington State and the market challenges they face. Recommendations for wines from Quilceda Creek, Andrew Will, L'Ecole 41, Buty Conner, and Chateau Ste. Michelle. (Link) On another page, recommendations for white wines from Washington State - Abeja Chardonnay 2008, Efeste Feral Sauvignon Blanc 2009, and Novelty Hill Stillwater Creek Viognier 2008. (Link) Teague also offers a look inside the wine club for Boeing employees, and wines from Cadence and Soos Creek. (Link) And on yet another page she has nice things to say for Emeri Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc from De Bortoli Wines in Australia. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons offers some thoughts on a recent trip to France and visit to Chateau Teyssier. (Link) Wine columnist Jay McInerney takes a look at new releases from Dom Perignon. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the 2009 vintage in Germany. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on a new wine discovery - Albino Armani Casetta 2006. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Cabernet Sauvignon wines from Washington State. Tasting notes on more than a dozen. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on winemaker Craig Haarmeyer and his Revolution Wines in Sacramento. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the Central Coast wine competition. Nice mentions for wines from Rancho Sisquoc, Penman Springs, Robert Hall, Candor, Justin, San Marcos Creek, Clos LaChance, and PasoPort Wine Company. (Link

Los Angeles Times: Guest writer Patrick Comiskey on female winemakers in Burgundy. Nice mentions for Domaine Parent, Domaine de La Romanee-Conti, Domaine Leroy, Domaine Jacques Prieur, Domaine Comte Senard, and others. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on rose wines with a focus on Bonny Doon Vin Gris de Cigare. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on rose wines, with highest praise for the Bonny Doon. (Link) On yet another page, a tutorial on production methodology of rose wines, with praise for Mas de le Rouviere Bandol Rose 2009. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on Dry Creek Vineyards and their Chenin Blanc. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on red wines for summer enjoyment. Nice comments for Beaujolais and wines made from Tempranillo and Pinor Noir. Recommendation for Evodia Old Vines Garnacha 2008. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on rose wines for summer enjoyment. Highest recommendations for Jaboulet Parallele 45 Rose 2009, and Pommery Champagne Rose NV. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Torrontes wines from Argentina. Top choice is Zolo Torrontes 2009. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on Pinot Noir wines from California. Nice mentions for many producers, including Williams Selyem, Robert Mondavi, Freeman, Gnarly Head, Fess Parker, Greg Norman, Kendall-Jackson, Valley of the Moon, Sequana, Jargon, and Cambria. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on actor Kyle McLachlan and his wine. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on a recent tasting of Burgundy wines. Many tasting notes, with highest praise for Domaine Faiveley Corton 'Clos de Cortons' 2007, and Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru 'Les Chenevottes' 2007. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on innovative wine offerings from Bar Henry in New York. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel offers praise for Dominique Cornin Macon-Chaintre 2007. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts on Syrah wines from Walla Walla, with praise for those from Rasa Vineyards and Rotie Cellars. (Link)

Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring has nice things to say for Marc Pesnot La Boheme 2008. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Michael Franz on the 2006 and 2004 vintages of Barolo wines, with ratings and tasting notes on dozens of these. Highest rating is for Sandrone Luciano 'Cannubi Boschis' 2006. (Link)

Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray offers more on female winemakers in Burgundy. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Sigalas Assyrtiko Santorini 2009. (Link)

The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov with more on the role of sommeliers. (Link)

 
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