Columnist Elin McCoy of Bloomberg News profiles Quinta do Noval in Portugal, and their unique 'Nacional' Port wine. In the New York Times, columnist Eric Asimov reviews many Negroamaro wines from Apulia in Italy, and finds distinct flavors and good value. And Laurie Daniel of the San Jose Mercury News profiles winegrape grower Gary Franscioni and several of the wines that come from his Santa Lucia Highlands vineyards. JG

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Chateau Thivin Cote de Brouilly 2011. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses MGM Pinot Noir 2011. (Link)

Philadelphia Inquirer: Wine writer Marnie Old suggests Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Fazi Battaglia Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi 2011. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the wines of Apulia, in Italy. Tasting of 20 Negroamaro wines yields some pleasant surprises. Top rated (and noted for its value) is Perrini Salento Rosso IGT 2011. (Link)

International Herald Tribune: Staff writer Eric Pfanner on the wines of Nierstein, in the Rheinhessen area, with a focus on Weingut Keller. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on Bill Foley's growing wine empire. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the very special 'Nacional' Port from Quinta do Noval. (Link)

Forbes Online: Wine columnist Katie Kelly Bell offers tasting notes on wines from Ovid, and Amapola Creek. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson offers a preview from her new book - Wine Grapes - A Complete Guide to 1,386 Vine Varieties including their Origins and Flavors. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on a recent tasting of Amarone wines, with recommendations for two from Speri estate. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Oregon Pinot Noirs of the 2010 vintage. Tasting notes on dozens of these. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on sommeliers Kelli White and Scott Brenner of Press, in St. Helena. Focus is on older vintages from stalwarts like Caymus, Chateau Montelena, Freemark Abbey, and others. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on the Renwood winery in Amador County. (Link)

Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Wine columnist Dan Berger on a new California law allowing celebrities to conduct wine tastings in retail stores. Also, recommendation for Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc 2011. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on grape grower Gary Franscioni and his Sierra Mar vineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands. Tasting notes on a couple of wines from the area. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the entry of Amazon into the online wine sales foray. (Link) On another page, recommendations for bargain wines, with selections from Italy, Spain, South Africa, and France. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on the recorking program of Penfolds. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on Port and Maderia wines. Tasting notes on wines from Dow's, Blandy's, Quinta do Noval, and Cockburn's. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on white wines with fall cuisine. Mentions for many producers, including Paco & Lola, La Vieille Ferme, Peter Lehmann, Dry Creek Vineyard, SokolBlosser, and others. Also, recommendation for Latimis Isonzo del Friuli 2010. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on judging Zinfandel wines at the Sonoma Harvest Fair. Very high praise for entries from PezziKing, and Fritz Estate. Notes on many, many others. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on finding value in less-well-known wines. Notes on wines from Bodega Bouza, Flam Winery, Darcie Kent, Zantho, and others. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole has nice things to say about WestreyWillamette Valley Reserve Chardonnay 2010. (Link)

Seattle Times: Wine columnist Paul Gregutt on the wines of Chehalem winery, with tasting notes on several of these. Also, recommendation for PonziPinot Gris 2011. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers tasting notes on wines from Morgan Winery, Yorkville Cellars, Mulderbosch, Dutton Goldfield, Shafer, Hess, and more. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the effects of rising prices for oak barrels. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on wines from the Santa Lucia Highlands. Notes on wines from Wrath Wines, and PelerinWines. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on the recent NYT story about Jon Rimmerman's Garagiste website. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Ed McCarthy on the many wines and brands of Conchay Toro in Chile. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts on a recent tasting of Riesling wines in the Finger Lakes. Note also on wines from Dr. Loosen. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger David White on the Stags Leap District Winegrowers and his hands on visit. (Link)

Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Stag's Leap Winery Viognier 2011. (Link)

Huffington Post: Wine blogger Richard Jennings on a recent trip to Rioja, with comments on wines from Bodegas Ysios, DinastiaVivanco, La Rioja Alta, Lopez de Heredia and others. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger JancisRobinson recommends Leitz 'Eins-Zwei-Dry' Riesling Trocken 2011. (Link)