In the
Financial Times, columnist
Jancis Robinson reviews
Cru Bourgeois wines of
Bordeaux from the
2009 vintage, and finds a good many bargains. Guest writer
Patrick Comiskey, in the
San Francisco Chronicle, offers a good summation of the history and quality evolution of wines from the
Willamette Valley in
Oregon. And wine blogger
Joe Roberts (
1WineDude) reports from the
Taste Sonoma event, with several notes on outstanding wines.
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Baltimore Sun: Wine writer
Michael Dresser picks
Amalaya Torrontes Riesling 2011. (
Link)
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer
Donald Rosenberg picks
Educated Guess Cabernet Sauvignon 2010. (
Link)
Los Angeles Times: Wine writer
Irene Virbila picks
DierbergChardonnay 2009. (
Link)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer
Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses
KM501 Rhein Riesling. (
Link)
Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist
Rebecca Murphy picks
Sicoris Costers del Segre 2009. (
Link)
New York Times: Wine columnist
Eric Asimov on ingredient labeling of wines, with a focus on
Randall Grahm of
Bonny Doon Vineyard. Nice mention also for
Shinn Estate Vineyards. (
Link)
New York Times: Wine writer
Howard G. Goldberg on
Harmony Vineyards, a newcomer on
Long Island. Nice comments on
Harmony Cabernet Sauvignon 2007,
Chardonnay 2010, and
'Harmonious Red Blend' 2008. Profits from sales support worthy charities. (
Link)
Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist
Jay McInerney on the wines of
Corton, with a focus on vintner
Aubert de Villaine. (
Link) On another page, recommendations for wines from
Joseph Drouhin,
Bouchard,
Louis Latour,
Louis Jadot, and
Bonneau de Martray. (
Link) Wine columnist
LettieTeague on wine shops in
Jersey City, with a facus on
Madame Claude Wine, and
Jersey Wine & Spirits. Nice mentions for wines from
Domaine de Terrebrune,
Clos du Tue-Boeuf,
Villa Wolf, and others. (
Link)
Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist
John Mariani on wines to enjoy this autumn. Recommended are wines from
Antica,
Murchy-Goode,
Duckhorn,
Chateau du Pin,
Alois Lageder,
Baron de Lay, and
Bodegas Beronia. (
Link)
Financial Times: Wine columnist
Jancis Robinson on value wines among the
Cru Bourgeois Bordeaux. Recommendations for several wines, with special praise for
Chateau Labat. (
Link)
Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer
John Foy on
Ventana winery in
Monterey, with recommendations for the
Sauvignon Blanc 2011, and the
Pinot Noir 2010. (
Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: The
Chronicle tasting panel reviews white wines that are often not on the radar. Recommendations from
Trousseau Gris,
Malvasia Bianca,
Chenin Blanc,
GrunerVeltliner,
Torrontes, and other such wines from a variety of mainly
California wineries. (
Link)
San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer
Patrick Comiskey on the coming of age of the
Willa mette Valley in
Oregon, from
David Lett to the present. Comments from winemakers at
A to Z,
Adelsheim,
Domaine Drouhin, and others. (
Link)
Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist
Mike Dunne on vintner
Jerry Lohr and his
J. Lohr wines. (
Link)
Napa Register: Wine columnist
Dan Berger on wine advice, with a recommendation for
Tablas Creek Vermentino 2011. (
Link)
Washington Post: Wine columnist
Dave McIntyre on
Virginia apple ciders. (
Link) On another page, recommendations for ciders from
Foggy Ridge and
Albemarle, among others. (
Link)
Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist
Dale Robertson on recent tasting panel results. Recommendations for wines from
Duckhorn,
Robert Mondavi,
Bernardus, and
PedernalesCallars. (
Link)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer
Gil Kulers recommends
Henri Bourgeois Sancerre 2011. (
Link)
Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer
Bill Ward has nice things to say about
Bisquertt'La Joya' Reserve Carmenere. (
Link)
Miami Herald: Wine columnist
Fred Tasker on red wine blends. Highest recommendations for wines from
MettlerFamily Vineyards,
Rodney Strong, and
Continuum Estate. (
Link)
Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist
Bill St. John on the red wines of the
Loire Valley. Recommendations for wines from
La Grapperie,
DomaineAndre Neveu,
Sablonettes,
Domaine Sauvete,
Domaine Noire, and others. (
Link)
The Oregonian: Wine columnist
Katherine Cole has nice things to say about
Teutonic Wine Co. 'David Hill Vineyard' Silvaner 2011. (
Link)
Seattle Times: Wine columnist
Paul Gregutt on wine accessories to love and those to leave. Also, recommendation for
NxNW Wallula Benches Riesling 2012. (
Link)
Vinography: Wine blogger
Alder Yarrow offers extended notes on
Ruston Family Vineyard 'La Maestra' Cabernet Sauvignon 2007. (
Link)
Dr. Vino: Wine blogger
Tyler Colman reports from
South Africa on
Pinotage wines. (
Link)
Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger
Fredric Koeppel on the
Pinot Grigio wines of
Attems. (
Link)
The Feiring Line: Wine blogger
Alice Feiring on
Yom Kippur in the country of
Georgia. (
Link)
Wine Review Online: Wine writer
Robert Whitley on
California sparkling wines, with high praise for
Gloria Ferrer Royal Cuvee 2001. (
Link)
1WineDude: Wine blogger
Joe Roberts on the
Taste of Sonoma 2012 wine event. Notes on wines from
Buena Vista,
MacMurray Ranch,
Kamen,
Pride Mountain,
Donum, and others. (
Link)
Terroirist: Wine blogger
David White on recent wine industry news, with a mention for a new book co ming out from
Burgundy vintner
Ray Walker. (
Link)
Zester Daily: Wine blogger
Elin McCoy recommends
Uvaggio Primitivo 2011. (
Link)
JancisRobinson: Wine blogger
JancisRobinson recommends
Alheit Cartology 2011. (
Link)
