Wine Review Weekly

 

January 31, 2011

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In the Boston Globe, wine columnist Stephen Meuse recommends hearty red French wines for winter enjoyment. Wine columnist Fred Tasker, writing in the Miami Herald, reviews the 2007 vintage Cabernet Sauvignon wines from California. And wine blogger Fredric Koeppel reports from Vino 2011 in New York on a tasting of Italian white wines. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Alamos Seleccion Malbec 2008. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Trimbach Riesling 2008. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Alejandro Fernandez 'Dehesa La Granja' 2004. (Link)

Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Luna di Luna Sangiovese Merlot 2009. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Darien Rioja Tempranillo 2009. (Link)

Dallas Morning News:
Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks William Fevre Chablis 'Champs Royaux' 2009. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on rose wines to enjoy in the winter months. Nice mentions for Domaine Ilarria 2009, La Porta di Vertine Rosato 2009, Jean-Paul Brun Rose de Folie 2009, and Chateau Jean Faux Rose 2009. Other producers mentioned include Domaine Bart, Domaine Tempier, Domaine Pradeaux, Valentini, and Lopez de Heredia. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on vintner Claudia Purita and her One Woman Wines and Vineyards, with praise for several of the wines, including a Geurztraminer, Gruner-Veltliner, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on Cornas wines from the Cotes du Rhone. Tasting notes on wines from Auguste Clape, Jean-Luc Colombo, Guillaume Gilles, Franck Balthazar, and Thierry Allemand. (Link) Wine columnist Lettie Teague interviews wine retailer Michael Quinlan from Table and Vine, with nice mentions for Chateau Les Vergnes, and Rioja wines from Cortijo, Montebuena, and Conde de Valdemar. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons on wine touring, with a recommendation for a Greek white wine - Semeli 2009. (Link) On another page, Lyons offers tasting notes on Domaine de la Romanee Conti wines of the 2008 vintage. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the Vines of Mendoza project in Argentina. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on white Burgundy wines from the 2009 vintage. Praise for just a few producers, led by Lafon and Coche-Dury. (Link)

Boston Globe:
Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on French red wines for winter enjoyment. Recommended are Domaine du Clos des Fees 'Les Sorcieres Cotes de Roussillon 2009, Domaine Faillenc Sainte Marie Corbieres 2007, Domaine Mas du Bouquet Vacqueras 2009, and Domaine Clavel 'Les Garrigues' Languedoc 2007. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer < strong>John Foy on Pinot Noir wines from New Zealand, with a recommendation for Brancott Vineyards Pinot Noir 2008. (Link)

Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan on Pinot Noir wines from Kosta Browne and Littorai. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Chardonnay wines from the Central Coast of California. Producers recommended include Au Bon Climat, Alta Maria Vineyards, The Ojai Vineyard, Gainey, Lafond, Figge Cellars, Qupe, Costa de Oro, and Four Vines. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer Talia Baiocchi on winemaker Morgan Twain-Peterson and his Bedrock Wine Co. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger profiles John and Kathe Dyson, who own the Williams Selyem winery. Also, recommendation for Tempra Tantrum 2009. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on affordable 'petits chateaux' wines from Bordeaux. (Link) On another page, highest recommendations for Chateau Hermitage Mazeyres Pomerol 2009, and Chateau Vieux Duche Lalande de Pomerol 2009. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on results of a recent tasting panel, with praise for wines from Matanzas Creek, Bogle, Domaine Cauhape, Clos de Trias, Paraduxx, Patz & Hall, and others. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on a tasting of Yonah Mountain wines from Georgia. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on a local couple making wine in Lebanon at Chateau Belle-Vue. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: The tasting panel picks jug wines for Super Bowl parties. Recommended are Seven Red Wine of Spain, Big Green Box Chardonnay, L'Epayrie Red Table Wine, and Cavit Pinot Grigio 2009. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on the 2007 vintage of Cabernet Sauvignon wines in California. Lots to like, with recommendations for Cabernets from Franciscan, Beringer, and Louis Martini. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Will Motley on wines to enjoy in winter. Rhone wines from La Griveliere, Domaine Gris de Bauries, Cave de Rasteau, and Les Pallieres are recommended. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on wine regions near rivers. Along the way, mentions for wines from Columbia Crest, Iron Horse, Jordan, Dr. Thanisch, and several others. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole recommends Dr. Loosen 'Blue Slate' Riesling Kabinett from the Mosel. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow reports from New York on a trade panel discussing the market for Italian wines, with a mention of your editor. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on Australian Riesling wines. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel reports from Vino 2011 in New York on Friulian white wines. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring reports from Paris on wines from Domaine Prieure-Roch. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Robert Whitley on expensive Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon wines that are worth the investment. List is topped by Heitz Martha's Vineyard, and includes Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Joseph Phelps, Spottswoode, Robert Mondavi, Opus One, BV Georges de Latour, Silver Oak, Chateau Montelena, and Caymus. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts interviews Napa Valley winemaker Stu Smith. (Link)

Gray Market Report:
Wine blogger Blake Gray on the recent TTB ruling on use of the term 'Champagne.' (Link)

Zester Daily:
Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Chateau Tanunda Noble Baron Cabernet Sauvignon. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Brown Brothers Chardonnay 2008. (Link)

 
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