In the
San Jose Mercury News, columnist
Laurie Daniel writes glowingly about the wines of
Priorat.
Elin McCoy, in
Bloomberg News, takes a close look at the restructuring of the classification system in
St. Emilion. And wine blogger
Tyler Colman (
Dr. Vino) reports from the
Cape 2012 South Africa wine event.
JG
Baltimore Sun: Wine writer
Michael Dresser picks
Pepi Chenin Blanc Viognier 2011. (
Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer
Donald Rosenberg picks
Vistabla Corte C Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon 2010. (
Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer
Irene Virbila picks
OdderoBarbera d'Alba 2009. (
Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer
Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses
Slow Paseo Red 2010. (
Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist
Rebecca Murphy picks
Bodegas Sierra Norte 'Pasion de Bobal' 2009. (
Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist
Eric Asimov on moderately priced
Bordeaux wines from the
2009 vintage. Top rating goes to
La Croix de Beaucaillou, while
Chateau Lusseau is noted as a fine value. (
Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist
Lettie Teague on the growing popularity of
CellarTracker. Comments from founder
Eric Levine, and mentions for wines from
Argyle,
Stag's Leap, and others. (
Link) Staff writer
Will Lyons on the passing of
British wine merchant
Patrick Sandeman. Also, recommendations for wines from
Domainede la Mordoree,
Castellodel Terriccio, and
Domaine de la Douzix. (
Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist
Elin McCoy on the recent changes to the
St. Emilion classification system. Mentions for
Ausone,
Angelus,
Cheval Blanc, and others. (
Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist
Jancis Robinson on the quality evolution of
Port producer
Cockburn's. Tasting notes on several rare vintages. (
Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer
John Foy on the
Sauvignon Blanc wines of
St. Supery. Nice comments on the
Dollarhide Estate 2011, the
St. Supery Estate 2011, and the
Virtu 2011. (
Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor
Jon Bonne on
Tempranillo wines from
California,
Arizona, and
Oregon. Tasting produces uneven results, but yields a few recommendations. (
Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist
Mike Dunne has nice things to say about
Hearst Ranch 'Three Sisters Cuvee' 2009. (
Link)
Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Wine columnist
Dan Berger on making quality wines in significant volume. Focus on
Kendall-Jackson,
Fetzer, and others. (
Link)
San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist
Laurie Daniel on the wines of
Priorat, with a focus on wines from
Alvaro Palacios,
Rene Barbier, and others. (
Link)
Washington Post: Guest columnist
Jason Wilson on
Sangiovese wines from
Italy. Wines from
Maremma, and
Montefalco are featured. (
Link) On another page, tasting notes on wines from
Le Pupille,
Mantellassi,
Arnaldo Caprai, and
Colpetrone. (
Link)
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist
Dale Robertson on
Houston sommelier
Ben Roberts. Along the way, mentions for wines from
Geyser Peak,
Hudson Vineyards,
Dona Paula,
Nickel & Nickel, and others. (
Link)
Dallas Morning News: Staff writer
Tina Danze reports on a recent tasting of
Texas wines, with notes on wines from
PedernalesCellars,
McPherson Vineyards,
DuchmanFamily Winery, and others. (
Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer
Bill Ward on pairing wines with game. Also, recommendation for
Pierre Gaillard Syrah 2010. (
Link)
Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist
Steve Prati on wines from
New Zealand, with recommendations for wines from
Cloudy Bay,
Whitehaven,
Wild Rock, and
Nobilo. (
Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist
Bill St. John on navigating wine labels, with mentions for labeling practices in different countries. (
Link) On another page, label examples from
Bodegas Beronia, and
Ridge Vineyards. (
Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist
Katherine Cole on the recent history and evolution of the
Oregon wine industry. (
Link)
Seattle Times: Wine columnist
Paul Gregutt on
Gina Gallo and her new
Gallo Signature Series of wines. Also, recommendation for
Columbia Crest Grand Estates Armitage Red 2009. (
Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger
Alder Yarrow offers tasting notes on wines from
Dutton Goldfield,
Peju Winery,
Villa Bellangelo,
Chateau Simard, and others. (
Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger
Tyler Colman reports from
South Africa on the
Cape 2012 wine conference. Mentions for
Glenelly winery, and others. (
Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger
Fredric Koeppel has nice things to say about
Morgan Twelve Clones Pinot Noir 2010. (
Link)
The Feiring Line: Wine blogger
Alice Feiring on the launch of her new newsletter -
The Feiring Line. (
Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer
Robert Whitley on a recent wine judging event for sommeliers. Praise for wines from
River Road Family Vineyards,
Acacia,
BodgeasBeronia,
Trapiche,
Bonterra, and others. (
Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger
Joe Roberts on an imaginative ranking of wine districts, with
Champagne at the top of the list. (
Link)
The Gray Report: Wine blogger
Blake Gray interviews winemaker
Robert Brittan of
Brittan Vineyards. (
Link)
Terroirist: Wine blogger
David White interviews winemaker
Paul Clifton of
Hahn Family Wines. (
Link)
Eater: Wine blogger
Talia Baiocci on the hottest new wine bars around the country. (
Link)
Zester Daily: Wine blogger
Elin McCoy recommends
Domaine Colinot Irance 'Les Mazelots' 2010. (
Link)
DaveMcIntyre'sWineLine: Wine blogger
Dave McIntyre on vintner
Jean-Charles Boisset and his many and varied wine ventures. (
Link)
JancisRobinson: Wine blogger
JancisRobinson recommends
Domaine St. Gayan Gigondas 2007. (
Link)
