Lots of Valentine's Day recommendations this week, with interesting selections offered by Fred Tasker in the Miami Herald, while columnist Jon Bonne of the San Francisco Chronicle offers tasting notes on several Tete de Cuvee Champagnes that are sure to please. In the Chicago Tribune, columnist Bill St. John offers tasting notes and praise for Syrah wines from Washington. And in the New York Times, columnist Eric Asimov takes a close look at the 2010 vintage red Burgundy wines and finds much to like, including a Gevrey-Chambertin bargain. JG 

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Peter Lehmann Barossa Layers 2009. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut Rose NV. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Tami Frappato Sicilia Rosso 2011. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Baron des Chartron Bordeaux 2009. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks NxNW Horse Heaven Hills Reisling 2011. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on red Burgundy wines of the 2010 vintage. Lots to like from many wines tasted, with highest marks for DomaineDujac Morey St. Denis. Noted as a fine value is Joseph Drouhin Gevrey-Chambertin. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg offers tasting notes on several wines from BedellCellars, with a focus on the 2010 Merlot. (Link) Over at Wine-Searcher, Tyler Colman (Dr. Vino) posts an interview with Goldberg with a focus on the newly released New York Times Book of Wine, which he edited. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on Port wines, with a focus on the Symington Port family. (Link) On another page, Teague offers tasting notes on Port wines from Graham's, Dow's, Taylor Fladgate, Croft, and Broadbent. (Link) On yet another page, Teague interviews Laurent Drouhin, of the Burgundy family, who lives in Mamaronek, NY. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on wine bargains from Italy. Recommendations for wines from Dorigo, Quercibella, Vallone, and Vinicoladel Sannio. (Link)

Forbes Online: Wine columnist Katie Kelly Bell on Petite Sirah wines, with recommendations for wines from Pedroncelli, Vina Robeles, Rock Wall, Robert Biale, Fieldstone, Lava Cap, Michael David, and others. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the 2011 vintage wines from the Northern Rhone. Focus is on Guigal wines, but dozens of recommendations are made for many producers. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on pairing chocolate and Port for Valentines Day. Recommendations of Port wines from Taylor Fladgate, Sandeman, Fonseca, and Graham's. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on Tete de Cuvee Champagne. Tasting notes on Champagnes from Diebolt-Vallois, Duval-Leroy, Dom Ruinart, Vilmart, and Krug. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on the Twisted Oak winery in Calaveras County. Notes on their 'River of Skulls' 2009. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on the distinctive character of Riesling wines. also, recommendation for Bischofliche Weinguter Mosel Riesling 2011. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the challenges of spending wisely on Valentines Day. Local DC sommeliers recommend wines from Michel Sarrazin, Veuve Clicquot, Shafer, Gruet, Argyle, and others. (Link) On another page, recommendations for sparkling wines, the highest rated of which is Duval-Leroy Brut NV. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on wines for Valentines Day, with nice mentions for Opus One, Silver Oak, and Caymus. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on pairing wines with a Valentines Day meal. Highest recommendations are for wines from Charles Krug, Nautilus, Barbadillo, and Moet & Chandon. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on Syrah wines produced in Washington State. Recommendations for Syrah wines from Sequel, Gramercy Cellars, Amaurice Cellars, ButyWinery, and Cadaretta. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on new books by Francois Chartier and Tim Hanni that explore the origins of taste preferences. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on a comparison put together byRay Isle of Food & Wine magazine on the wine world predictions of Robert Parker in retrospect. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel has nice things to say about Angelini Pergola Rosso 2011. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Robert Whitley on selections for Valentines Day. Wines recommended are from Banfi, Eberle, Inniskillin, Quady, and Rancho de Philo. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts on a recent tasting of wines from Portugal, with tasting notes on wines from Quinta do Poeira, Luis Pato, Quinta do Crasto, and others. (Link)

The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on the pleasures of simplicity in sake, with a focus on the Asahi Shuzo brewery. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger Isaac Baker offers tasting notes on several Zinfandel wines. Included are wines from Wine Guerrilla, GrgichHills, Saxon-Brown, PeltierStation, McCay Cellars, and Bonterra. (Link)

Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Casanova di Neri Sant'Antimo Rosso 2009. (Link)

WineDiarist: Wine blogger Mike Steinberger previews his upcoming interview with Burgundy's Aubert De Villaine. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger JancisRobinson recommends Running with Bulls Barossa Tempranillo 2011. (Link)

Diner's Journal: Wine bloggerEric Asimov offer a thought or two on pairing wine with chocolate covered salted caramels. The choices? Bual or Malmsey Madeira. (Link)