Lake County wines get attention this week from Lettie Teague in the Wall Street Journal, while Mendocino County wines are given some love and attention from wine columnist Bill Ward of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. In the New York Times, wine columnist Eric Asimov reviews Monastrell grape variety wines from Spain, and finds a few gems. And John Mariani, writing for Bloomberg News, finds a good many red wines from Portugal that are as pleasing to the wallet as the palate. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Peachy Canyon 'Incredible Red' Zinfandel 2010. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Rare Red 4 Grape Blend. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Louis Jadot Couvent des Jacobins Pinot Noir 2009. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses TangelyOaks Merlot 2009. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Ken Forrester Petit Chenin Blanc 2010. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the Monastrell grape variety in Spain, and a variety of wines from several producing areas. Top wine in tasting (and noted as a vine value) is Enrique Mendoza Alicante La Tremenda 2009. (Link)

International Herald Tribune: Staff writer Eric Pfanner on Brunello wines, with a focus on Biondi-Santi. (Link) On another page recommendations for several wines from Montalcino, including wines from Siro Pacenti, Poggio Antico, Conti, Poggio di Sotto, and Bioni-Santi. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on the wines of Lake County. Nice comments for Andy Beckstoffer and his vineyards in Lake County, as well as several wines from those vineyards and elsewhere. (Link) On another page, comments on Lake County wines from Steele, Gregory Graham, The Girls in the Vineyard, Obsidian Ridge, and Brassfield. (Link) On another page, Teague profiles English wine writer Hugh Johnson. Nice mentions for Champagnes from Louis Roederer, Deutz, Pol Roger, Taittinger, and others. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on the red wines of Portugal. Lots to like, with praise for both the wine styles and values. Comments on wines from Niepoort, Quinta de Roriz, and others. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on great value wines from France. Recommendations for wines from DomainePatrick Javillier, Riefle, Domaine des Pierres Dorees, and others. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy has lots of nice things to say about Plumpjack Reserve Napa Valley Chardonnay 2011. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on wines from smaller California wineries, with a recommendation for Chacewater Wine Cabernet Sauvignon 2010. (Link)

Santa Rosa Pr ess Democrat: Wine columnist Dan Berger on the wines of Chile and Argentina, with a recommendation for Finca el Origen Malbec Gran Reserva 2009. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on Carmenere and Carignan wines from Chile. Notes on wines from Clos Apalta, Concha y Toro, and others. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the Malbec wines of Argentina. Comments from Sebastian Zuccardi of Familia Zuccardi. (Link) On another page, recommendations for several Malbec wines, including wines from Catena Alta, Familia Zuccardi, Cholila Ranch, and Bodegas Salentin. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on many grape varieties that deserve attention. Recommendations for dozens of wines, including offerings from AloisLageder, Mastroberardino, Peter Lehmann, Clean Slate, Hahn, Colome, Stony Hill, and others. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on the wines of Mendocino County. Nice mentions for several producers, with a recommendation for SaracinaSauvignon Blanc 2011. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on 'soft' red wines to accompany meatloaf. Top recommendation goes to Whiplash 'Redemption' Red Wine Blend 2009. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Rob Stein on the many pleasures of Chardonnay. Recommendations for wines from Val de Mer, Louis Latour, Pali, and Foxglove. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on sulfite labeling requirements in wine. Mention for Antinori Chianti Classico. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole has nice things to say about Echo West Vineyard Oregon Cabernet Sauvignon 2010. (Link)

Seattle Times: Wine columnist Paul Gregutt on Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot wines, with a recommendation for K Vintners Milbrandt Syrah 2009 (and 2010). (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers tasting notes on more than a dozen recently tasted wines, including selections from Brokenwood Easton, FerrerBobet, King Estate, Paul Jaboulet, Covenant, and others. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the controversy over divulgence of disgorgement dates for Champagne. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel has high praise for SignorelloEstate Cabernet Sauvignon 2009. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring offers quite sincere praise for Eric Asimov's How to Love Wine. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Tina Caputo interviews winemaker Melissa Stackhouse of J Vineyards & Winery. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts on rocker Paul Cullen and his wines. (Link)

The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on wine writer terminology for wines that are ghastly. Quite amusing. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger David White interviews winemaker Dr. Rowald Hepp of Scholss Vollrads. (Link)

Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Catena Alta Malbec 2009. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger JancisRobinson recommends Clos de la Tollette Cuvee Tardive Fleurie 2011. (Link)