It's a big week for Loire Valley wines, with a focus on Sancerre in the San Francisco Chronicle, while Eric Asimov in the New York Times reveiws many white wines of other Loire appellations around Sancerre. In the San Jose Mercury News, columnist Laurie Daniel reports on tastings at the International Pinot Noir Celebration. And wine blogger Alder Yarrow (Vinography) comments on many Riesling wines from Oregon. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Pratsch Gruner Veltliner 2011. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Produttoridel Barbaresco 2007. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses ContadinoPinot Grigio Vivace 2011. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Oroya Vino de la Tierra 2010. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on wines produced near the Sancerre appellation in the Loire Valley. Top choice (and noted as a fine value) is Jean-Max Roger Menetou Salon 'Cuvee le Charnay' 2010. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on red wines from Long Island that are perfect for backyard BBQ fare. Comments on wines from Pellegrini Vineyards, Laurel Lake Vineyards, ScarolaVineyards, Wolffer Estate, Castello di Borghese, and others. (Link)

Boston Globe: Staff writer Ellen Bhang on Long Island wines. Nice mentions for Peconic Bay Winery, Jamesport Vineyards, Sherwood House Vineyards, and others. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on affordable white Burgundy wines. Focus on producers such as Comte Lafon, Cave de Lugny, and others. (Link) On another page, recommendations for wines from Louis Jadot, Les Heritieres du Comte Lafon, Merlin, La Soufrandiere, and Bret Brothers. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons on vintage Champagne. (Link) On another page, recommendations for wines from Bollinger, Pol Roger, and Taittinger. (Link)

Forbes Online: Wine columnist Katie Kelly Bell on wines that support charitable causes. Nice mentions for Staglin Vineyards, Cultivate Wines, and others. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine writer Andrew Jefford on the red wines of Provence, with a focus on Mourvedre wines from Bandol. Comments on wines from Domaine Tempier, Mas Jullien, and others. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on sparkling pink wines. Recommendations for wines from Banfi, Segura Viudas, and Codorniu. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews wines from Sancerre. Recommendations for wines from Laporte, Jean Reverdy, Michel Thomas, Domaine Vacheron, Chateau La Rabotine, Patient Cottat, DomaineFournier, Christian Thirot-Fournier, and Henri Bourgeois. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on small, focused fine wine retailers such as Back Room Wines in Napa, and Chambers Street Wines in New York City. Along the way, nice mentions for producers such as Zeitgeist, Philippe Bonard, and others. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne has very nice things to say about LorenzaCalifornia Rose 2011. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on climate change and vineyard growing conditions. Also, recommendation for Y. Rousseau Old Vines Colombard 2011. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel reports from the International Pinot Noir Celebration. Nice comments on wines from Hamacher, Brittan Vineyards, Cristom Vineyards, and others. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on wine values from Chile. Nice comments on wines from Concha y Toro, Walnut Crest, Santa Rita, Errazuriz, Cousino-Macul, and others. (Link) On another page, recommendations for wines from around the Mediterranean, with nice comments for wines from Gavalas, Tasca d'Almerita, Argiolas, and Feudo di Santa Tresa. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on recent cases of fraudulent wine sold at auction or retail, with a focus on Domaine Ponsot. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on unusual wines. Top rated are wines from Dry Creek Vineyard, Three Rivers Winery, and Inama. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on wine brands an availability. Mentions for Yellow Tail, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Jacob's Creek, Fish Eye, and others. Also, recommendation for MontravetCotes de Gascogne 2011. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on Cabernet Sauvignon. Highest recommendations go to wines from Ferrari-Carano, Frenchie, Bonterra, and Robert Mondavi. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on wines from Italy's Trentino Alto Adige and Friuli Venezia Giula regions. Tasting notes on wines from Petrucco, Alois Lageder, Tenuta Kofererhof, and others. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole has nice things to say about Chehalem'Stoller Vineyards' Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2010. (Link)

Seattle Times: Wine columnist Paul Gregutt on the best Pacific Northwest wines of the year. Among the best are wines from Leonetti Cellar, QuilcedaCreek, and Betz Family. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on Riesling wines from Oregon. Tasting notes on wines from Montinore, Argyle, Trisaetum, Brooks, and more. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on vintner Dirk Niepoort of Portugal, and his thoughts on the 100 point scoring system and the influence of RoberParker. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel offers recommendations for Calcu Cabernet Franc 2010, and Grgich Hills Estate Zinfandel 2009. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring takes to task the new Moet Champagne intended for consumption on the rocks. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writers Paul Lukacs and Marguerite Thomas on wine to enjoy with a Spanish tortilla. Choices are from Concha y Toro, Marques de Caceres, Rosemount Estate, La Vieille Ferme, and others. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts on wines from Barossa winery Langmeil. (Link)

The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on the recent kerfuffle over esoteric wine lists. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger David White offers tasting notes on many Pinot Noir wines, including offerings from DomaineCarneros, La Follette, Brancott, Joseph Jewell, Gary Farrell, Saxon-Brown, and others. (Link)

Eater: Wine blogger Talia Baiocci on the upcoming auction of the wines of El Bulli - with comments on gems from Vega Sicilia, L'Ermita, Domainede la Romanee-Conti, and others. (Link)

Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Dashe Cellars Dry Creek Zinfandel 2010. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger JancisRobinson recommends Clos de la Perriere Fixin 2008 (and 2009). (Link)