Two columns this week from Eric Asimov in the New York Times - the small but growing number of fine red wines from Australia finding their way to market in the U.S., and an exploration of the wine region of Montsant in Spain, with notes on several Montsant wines. In the Washington Post, columnist Dave McIntyre offers some thoughts an a trend toward restraint and elegance in the production of Pinot Noir wines in Oregon. Wine blogger Alder Yarrow (Vinography) reviews many wines from New Zealand's Hawke's Bay region. And you, dear readers, decide: Shall we add a "Tweets of the Week" section to this newsletter? Cast your vote at this link. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Chateau Megyer Furmint 2009. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Brwer-Clifton Chardonnay 'Santa Rita Hills' 2012. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Darkhorse Cabernet Sauvignon 2011. (Link)

Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Dr. Fischer Ockfener Bockstein Kabinett Riesling 2011. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Azienda Lohsa Morellino di Scansano 'Terre del Poliziano' 2010. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on high quality red wines from Australia that are beginning to find their way to the U.S. market. Tasting notes on a a few of these, and a list of recommendations for wines from producers including Dexter, Eldridge Estate, Gembrook Hill, Hewiston, Jamsheed, and others. (Link) On another page, Asimov explores the wines of Montsant in Spain. Tasting notes on severa, with top rating going to Orto Vins 2010, while Clos de Noi 2009 is noted as a fine value. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on the pleasures of Chateauneuf du Pape. (Link) On another page, McInerney offers tasting notes on wines from Domaine St. Perert, Vieux Telegraphe, Chateau de Beaucastel, Bosquet des Papes, and Clos des Papes. (Link) Wine columnist Lettie Teague profiles New York Sommelier Roger Dagorn. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on bargain wines from Bordeaux. Praise for bargain wines from numerous chateaux, including Bellevue, Lamothe-Vincent, Haut-Mondain, Penin, Lavagnac, and others. (Link)

Forbes Online: Wine columnist Katie Kelly Bell on boxed wines. Tasting notes on several, including wines from La Petit Frog, Bandit, Black Box, French Rabbit, Yellow+Blue, Maipe, and From the Tank. (Link)

 

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on Godello wines from the Valdeorra region of Spain. Recommendations for wines from Telmo Rodriguez, Valdesil, Rafael Palacios, and others. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on the Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino wines of Il Poggione. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Carignan< /strong> wines (and blends), with tasting notes on wines from Lioco, Los Pilares, Donkey & Goat, Broc Cellars, Bonny Doon, and Neyers. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on the future of wine criticism, with a focus on Robert Parker, Antonio Galloni, and others. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on the production of a small amount of Torrontes wines from Kenneth Volk Vineyards. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on wine and longevity. Also, recommendation for Rutherford Ranch Sauvignon Blanc 2011. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the trend toward restraint and nuance in red wine production, with comments from Harry Peterson-Nedry of Chehalem winery in Oregon. (Link) On another page, tasting on several Pinot Noir wines from Oregon, with highest marks going to wines from Adelsheim Vineyards and Chehalem. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers recommends Tiger Mountain Touriga Nacional 2010. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on wines with unusual names. Tasting notes on several, with highest recommendations for wines from Arrowood and Hooker. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Robin Riddell Jones on affordable wines from Bordeaux. Recommendations for wines from Chateau Bel Air, Chateau Tire Pe Diem, Chateau Beaulieu, and Chateau de Lavagnac. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John answers a reader's questions on Mourvedre wines. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole has nice things to say about Guccione 'Veruzza' Sicilia Trebbiano 2007. (Link)

Seattle Times: Wine columnist Paul Gregutt on new wine offerings from Tre Nova, Adelsheim, and others. Also, recommendation for Waterbrook Late Harvest Semillon Ice Wine 2010. (Link)