June 04, 2009
What would Alpana Drink?

What would Alpana Singh drink -posted today on whatwouldalpanadrink.com.

Top 10 budget friendly drinks for the summer:
Crios Syrah/Bonarda 2006, Argentina
Domaine la Milliere 2006, Cote du Rhone
Olivares, Altos de la Hoya, Monastrell 2007, Jumilla

June 03, 2009
Charles Bieler/Chicago Tribune on EU Rose laws

Red plus white wine does not equal rose!  What would happen if rosé were made by blending?
Charles Bieler of Charles & Charles (Rose) speaks to Chicago Tribune. At issue is a European Union proposal to make rosé by blending white and red wines together.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/chi-060903-food-wine-rose,0,1410940.story

June 02, 2009
Tanzer's International Wine Cellar - Issue 144

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar May/June 2009 Issue 144

Focus on California's North Coast
2007 Copain Wine Cellars Pinot Noir Tous Ensemble Anderson Valley - 89 points
2006 Outpost Cellars Zinfandel Howell Mountain - 91 points
2006 Outpost Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain - 90 points
2006 Outpost Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon True Vineyard Howell Mountain- 93 points
2006 Bryant Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill Napa Valley - 91 points
2007 Drew Wines Syrah Valenti Vineyard Anderson Valley - 91 points
2007 Drew Wines Pinot Noir Gatekeeper Rio Vista Vineyard Santa Rita Highlands - 89 points
2007 Drew Wines Pinot Noir McDougall Ranch Vineyard Sonoma Coast - 88 points
2007 Drew Wines Pinot Noir Monument Tree Vineyard Anderson Valley - 91 points
2006 Hourglass Merlot Blueline Vineyard Napa Valley - 91 points
2006 Hourglass Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley - 90 points
2006 Maybach Family Vineyards Materium Weitz Vineyard Oakville - 93 points
2007 Robert Foley Pinot Blanc Napa Valley - 88 points
2006 Robert Foley Claret Napa Valley - 91 points
2006 Robert Foley Petite Sirah Pepperland Napa Valley - 90 points
2006 Robert Foley Petite Sirah Muscleman Napa Valley - 92 points
2006 Robert Foley Merlot Napa Valley - 89 points
2006 Switchback Ridge Merlot Napa Valley - 89 points
2006 Switchback Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley - 92 points
2006 Switchback Ridge Petite Sirah Napa Valley - 92 points

Focus on Oregon Pinot Noir - by Josh Raynolds
2007 Andrew Rich Pinot Noir Cuvee B Willamette Valley - 89 points
2007 Andrew Rich Pinot Noir Willamette Valley - 90 points
2007 Brooks Wines Pinot Noir Willamette Valley - 88 points
2006 Brooks Wines Pinot Noir Rastaban Willamette Valley - 90 points