In the Financial Times, columnist Jancis Robinson continues her top 100 holiday recommendations with white wine selections for around the globe. The tasting panel of the San Francisco Chronicle pays tribute to the oft-overlooked white wines of the Rhone. And Dale Robertson, writing in the Houston Chronicle, finds a good number of bargain wines for holiday entertaining. JG

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Baron de Hoen Alsace Gewurztraminer 2009. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Los Dos Garnacha Syrah 2011. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the Pinot Meunier grape and its contributions to Champagne. Along the way, nice comments for Champagnes from Michel Loriot, Laherte Freres, Egly-Ouriet, Jerome Prevost, and others. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on the joys of pairing Riesling with ham. Nice comments on Riesling wines from Castello di Borghese, Anthony Nappa Wines, Paumanok Vineyards, Grapes of Roth, Influence Wines, Suhru Wines, Peconic Bay Winery, and Vineyard 48. (Link) On another page, Goldberg suggests sparkling wines from Lenz Winery, Wolffer Estate Vineyard, Lieb Cellars, Sparkling Pointe, and Waters Crest Winery. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on non-vintage Champagne, with a focus on Louis Roederer, Dom Runiart, and others. (Link) On another page, Teague offers notes on Champagnes from Delamotte, Gatinois, J. Lassalle, Dom Ruinart, and Bollinger. (Link) 

Forbes Online: Wine columnist Katie Kelly Bell recommends Marco Felluga Russiz Superiore Collio Sauvignon 2011. (Link) Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on top white wine choices for the holidays. Many recommendations, including wines from Meerlust, Lopez de Heredia, Tardieu-Laurent, Domaine Anne Gros, JJ Prum, Paul Blanck, and others. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on gifts for wine lovers. Recommended are wines from Pio Cesare, Chateau Coutet, and Faiveley. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews white wines from the Rhone. Lots to like, with recommendations for wines from Michel Gassier, Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe, Eric Texier, Domaine Belle Les Terres Blanches, and Domaine de la Citadelle. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on wines for the 12 days of Christmas. Many mentions for a most eclectic selection, including producers such as Rutherglen, Oddero, Hanzell, Bisson, Pietracupa, and others. (Link)

Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Wine columnist Dan Berger on wine descriptions and their real meaning. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on this year's crop of wine books. Nice mentions for authors Kevin Zraly, Doug Shafer, and others. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on affordable wines for holiday enj oyment. Recommended are wines from Rodney Strong, Wente, McManis, Coppola, Cline, Franciscan, and others. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has nice things to say about Pierre Peters Champagne. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on wines for holiday gift giving. Highest rates is Piper-Heidsieck Brut Rose Sauvage NV. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on wines to give for the holidays. Recommendations include wines from Jordan, Golan Heights, Muga, Clif Family, Marietta, La Vieille Ferme, Banfi, and several others. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on wine books to give for the holidays. Featured are new books from Doug Shafer, Caitlin Stansbury, Stephan Rienhardt, Margrit Mondavi, as well as Randall Heskett and Joel Butler. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on the new and voluminous 'Wine Grapes' book from Jancis Robinson. Focus on exotic grape varieties. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole has nice things to say about Apolloni Sparkling Rose 2011. (Link)

Seattle Times: Wine columnist Paul Gregutt on good value California wines. Wines from Morgan, Rutherford Ranch, Kenwood, Silver Buckle, Charlotte's Home Estate, and Buena Vista. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers some well-reasoned and insightful speculation on the full story of the Robert Parker 'sale' to Asian investors. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on a Rhone wine dinner recently at Bar Boulud in New York City, with mentions for wines from Jamet, Clape, and others. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel has nice things to say about Wild Horse Cheval Sauvage Pinot Noir 2009. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Blake Gray on insights gained from interveiws with key figures at Taittinger and Perrier-Jouet. Interesting points of view. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini reviews of wines from Remirez de Ganuza, Mumm Napa, Churchill's, Luce della Vite Lucente, and others. (Link)

The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on the implications of the Robert Parker announcement on the sale of The Wine Advocate. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger David White on a new documentary video to be released from importer Terry Theise. (Link)

Eater: Wine blogger Talia Baiocci on the Robert Parker announcement that he is selling The Wine Advocate. Views on Millennial wine drinkers and Parker's waning influence on them. (Link)

Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Morgan Sauvignon Blanc 2011. (Link) On another page, Eric Asimov< /strong> offers some thoughts on exciting new wines coming from California, with nice mentions for producers such as Arnot-Roberts, Copain, Qupe, Peay, Donkey & Goat, and several others. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Warre's Bottle Aged LBV Port 2001. (Link)

Diner's Journal: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on the reported sale of Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate and implications for U.S. wine lovers and the market. (Link)