Interesting points of view on Zinfandel this week from Jon Bonne of the San Francisco Chronicle and Eric Asimov of the New York Times. Champagne and sparkling wine selections abound, with recommendations from John Foy in the Newark Star-Ledger, Bill St. John in the Chicago Tribune, and others. And Jancis Robinson of the Financial Times offers her holiday selections of sweet and fortified wines. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Georg Albrecht Schneider Dornfelder Trocken 2009. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Concannon Glen Ellen Reserve Merlot 2009. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Renwood Premiere Old Vine Zinfandeal 2010. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Taittinger Brut La Francaise Champagne NV, and Francois Montand Blanc de Blancs Brut NV. (Link)

Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests a number of sparkling wines this week, including wines from Argyle, Jean-Noel Haton, and others. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Laurent-Perrier Brut NV. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Zinfandel wines made with a sense of restraint. Top choice is Ridge Lytton Springs 2010, while Green & Red Chiles Mill Vineyrd 2009 is noted as a fine value. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on the wine selections at Costco. Mentions for producers such as Silver Oak, Chateau Giscours, Duckhorn, Pio Cesare, Roederer Estate, and more. (Link) On another page, Teague offers tasting notes on wines from Achaval Ferrer, Kris, Naveren Dama, Roederer Estate, and Pio Cesare. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons on last-minute wine picks for the holidays. Mentions for many producers, including Meerlust, Dr. Loosen, Leitz, JJ Prum, and others. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on her holiday selections of sweet and fortified wines. Dozens of producer mentions and tasting notes on wines from Graham's, Quinta do Noval, Symington, Chateau Suduiraut, Domaine des Forges, and others. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on rose Champagnes for holiday celebrations. Tasting notes on such wines from Henriot, Perrier-Jouet, Laurent-Perrier, and Taittinger. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Napa Valley Zinfandel wines. Tassting notes on wines from Turley Wine Cellars, Hendry, Mike & Molly Henry, Vermeil Wines, and Ravenswood. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on the wines of Seka Hills in the Capay Valley. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on the pitfalls of tasting wines too early in their development. Also, recommendation for Man Vintners Chenin Blanc 2011. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on Champagne for the holidays. Nice comments for wines from Pierre Paillard, and Schramsberg. (Link) On another page, recommendations for several Champagnes, with highest marks for wines from Jean Vesselle, and Pierre Paillard. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on affordable wines for the holidays. Recommendations for many, including wines from J Lohr, Smooking Loon, Hahn Winery, Coppola, McManis, Franciscan, Estancia, and others. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward has nice things to say about Anne Amie Cuvee A 'Amitra' 2011. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on wine for holiday feasts. Recommendations for wines from Graham's, McManis Family, Chateau Puy-Blanquet, Cambria, Matchbook, Wild Horse, Tangent, and others. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Robin Riddell Jones on Syrah wines from the Rhone Valley. Recommendations for wines from Saint Cosme, Domaine Faury, Domaine Romaneaux-Destezet, and Thierry Allemand. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on the many styles and type of sparkling wines. Nice mentions for wines from Domaine Pichot, Langlois Chateau, Pierre Frick, Domaine de Montbourgeau, and others. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole has nice things to say about Coeur de Terre Vineyard 'Batch No. 1' Mcminnville Late Harvest Riesling 2010. (Link)

Seattle Times: Wine columnist Paul Gregutt on cellaring wines. Also, recommendation for A to Z Wineworks Pinot Noir 2011. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on the vandalsim incicent at Soldera in Italy, and the sales (?) of the Wine Advocate by Robert Parker. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on Jacquesson Champagne. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on the Pinot Noir wines of Soujourn Cellars. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on biodynamically produced wine from Cascina Degli Ulvi. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Robert Whitley on wines for gift-giving. Nice mentions for many producers, incuding Domaine Carneros, Joseph Phelps, Cakebread Cellars, Joseph Drouhin, Charles Heidsieck, and Ayala. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts on his ten most interesting wines of 2012. Included are wines from La Rioja Alta, Donum, Leeuwin Estate, Henschke Hill of Grace, and others. (Link)

The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on the good, the bad, and the wacky in the world of wine during the holidays. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger Isaac Baker offers tasting notes on Pinot Noir wines from Cornerstone Cellars, Hahn, Stoller, Robert Mondavi, and others. (Link)

Zester Dai ly: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Charles Heidsieck Rose Reserve Champagn NV. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Chambers Rosewood Vineyards Rutherglen Muscat NV. (Link)

Diner's Journal: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on the vandalism case at Soldera Wine in Italy. (Link)