Wine Review Weekly
October 18, 2010
Wine columnist Eric Asimov of the New York Times finds a few Sonoma County Zinfandel wines to love among many tasted. On the other coast, columnist Laurie Daniel, of the San Jose Mercury News, offers extensive reviews of Sherry wines. And wine blogger Joe Roberts (1WineDude) comments on Olivier Leflaive and his white Burgundy wines. JG
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Martin Codax Albarino 2009. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Chateau d'Epire Savennieres Cuvee Speciale 2009. (Link)
Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Lucien Albrecht Amplus 2005. (Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Red Tree Pinot Noir 2009. (Link)
Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests both the Rkatsiteli and Salmon Run wines from Dr. Konstantin Frank. (Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Raymond 'R Collection' Field Blend. (Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Sonoma County Zinfandel wines, and a bit of moderation in style seen in recent tasting. Highest praise for Porter Creek Old Vine 2007, while Ravenswood Old Vine 2007 is noted for its value. (Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on the better wines of Chile, with mentions for Casillerodel Diablo, Montes, Santa Carolina, and others. (Link) On another page, recommendations for Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, and Santa Carolina Herencia 2007. (Link) On yet another page, Teague recalls a recent visit to a wine shop in Calistoga, with mentions for some off-beat selections like Vince Tofanelli Zinfandel 2007, and Clos Chanteduc Cotes du Rhone 2006. (Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on importer Daniel Johnnes and his new wines from Bordeaux. Nice comments on wines from Chateau Robin, Chateau Jean Faux, Chateau Beausejour, and Chateau de la Huste. (Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson takes another look at the 2003 vintage Bordeaux wines. Focus is on Graves and the Medoc, with a few shining examples among mediocrity, such as Latour, Montrose, Cos d'Estournel, and Gloria. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Pinot Noir wines from the 2008 vintage in Anderson Valley. Recommendations for those from Toulouse, Roessler, Elke Vineyards, Drew, and Copain. (Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on how the fires of 2008 affected Pinot Noir growers in Anderson Valley. (Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne has nice things to say about Dancing Coyote Albarino 2009 from Clarksburg. (Link)
Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on slightly sweet white wines. A few producer mentions, and recommendation for
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the Sherry wines of Spain. Extensive reporting with many tasting notes. (Link)
Los Angeles Times: Guest writer Jacqueline Friedrich on Loire Valley vintner Louis-Benjamin Dagueneau, who is following in his father's footsteps. (Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on vineyard consultant Lucie Morton and her work in Maryland and Virginia vineyards. (Link) On another page, recommendations for wines from Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard, Rosemont of Virginia, Chatham Vineyards, Boxwood Winery, and Black Ankle Vineyards. (Link)
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on DuchmanFamily Winery and Becker Vineyards in Texas. (Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers offers a tasting note on Yonah Mountain Vineyards Genesis 2006. (Link)
Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell on the effects of technology on global wine production. Recommendations for wines that remain 'old school,' such as Domaine des Rozets Grenache 2007, and others. (Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on "old world" versus "new world" style differences in Portugal and Barolo. Recommendation for Udaca Irreverente 2005. (Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Rhone varietal wines from the U.S. Top choice is Stephan Vineyards L'Aventure Optimus 2006. (Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley interviews vintner Tim Mondavi, with a focus on his Continuum Estate wines from Napa Valley. (Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on wine grape harvest season in Oregon. (Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow has a lot of good things to say about Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc 2007. (Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on box wines to love. (Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on the Chardonnay wines of Catena Zapata in Chile. (Link)
The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on the passing of Beaujolais pioneer Marcel Lapierre. (Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer Linda Murphy on the harvest season in California and the possibility of making elegant wines this year. (Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts on white Burgundy wines from Olivier Leflaive. (Link)
Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on wine and ping pong at Linne Caldo in Paso Robles. (Link)
Tasting room: Wine editor and blogger Ray Isle on a special Andy Worhol tribute label from Dom Perignon. (Link)
JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger JancisRobinson recommends Torbreck Marananga Dam 2005. (Link)
