Jancis Robinson, writing in the Financial Times, takes a long look at the merits of sweet wines from the South of France. In the San Francisco Chronicle, columnist Jon Bonne looks back at the life and times of Chateau Montelena's founder, Jim Barrett. And Bill Ward, a columnist for the Minneaplis Star Tribune, shares some thoughts on the wines of Alsace, and their special (and endearing) qualities. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Pewsey Vale Dry Riesling. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Heron Pinot Noir 2011. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Domaine Zind Humbrecht Pinot Blanc 2010. (Link)

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

Philadelphia Inquirer: Wine writer Marnie Old suggests Laurenz und Sophie Gruner Veltliner. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Cocchi Americano Aperitivo. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Kosher wines worth trying. Notes on many, including wines from Domaine du Castel, Yatir Forest, Celler de Capcanes, Chateau Fourcas Dupre, Covenant, and others. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on newly released white wines of Long Island from the 2012 vintage. Comments on wines from Paumanok Vineyards, Anthony Nappa Wines, and others. (Link)

International Herald Tribune: Staff writer Eric Pfanner on the growing popularity of Moscato wines. Focus is on Moscato d'Asti. (Link) On another page, notes on Moscato wines from Paolo Saracco, Biancospino, Ceretto, Bera Vittorio et Figli, and Ca d'Gal. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on the secuencing of wine orders through dinner. Nice metions for wines from Soldera, Massoferrato, and others. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Staff writer Guy Collins on the strategy of a wine investment fund, which is skewed toward Burgundy wines. (Link)

Forbes Online: Wine columnist Katie Kelly Bell on wines to enjoy on St Patrick's Day. Recommendations for wines from Knights Bridge, Lost Canyon, Montinore Estate, Amapola Creek, and Tudal Estate. (Link) On another page, Bell recommends wines from the Loire Valley, including wines from producers Domaine Vacheron, Jean-Maurice Raffault, Jean Michel Sorbe, Domaine Pierre Duet, Domaine du Haut Bourg, Domaine Huet, and others. (Link) Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on sweet wines from the South of France, with notes on several quite older wines. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on the wines of Chateau Lagrange, with tasting notes on several vintages. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on the legacy of great Napa Valley pioneers like Chateau Montelena's Jim Barrett, Robert Mondavi, Warren Winiarski, and others. (Link) On another page, Bonne offers more thoughts on the passing of Jim Barrett this week. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on several wines from Tin Roof Cellars. (Link)

Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Wine columnist Dan Berger on women in wine, with a focus on winemaker Merry Edwards. Also, recommendation for Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 2012. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the new wine book by Jancis Robinson and Linda Murphy - American Wine. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on an enlightened wine list at a D.C. area restaurant. Nice mentions for wines from Stag's Leap, Horton, and others. (Link) On another page, recommendations for several wines, the highest rated of which is Sandhi Chardonnay Sanford & Benedict Vineyard 2010. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell on kosher wines, with a focus on Jeff Morgan's Covenant brand. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on the wines of Alsace. Comments on wines from Hugel, Meyer-Fonne, Domaines Schlumberger, Domaine Weinbach, Albert Boxler, and others. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on a vertical tasting of Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon wines, with tasting notes on several vintages. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on wines from the Languedoc region in France. Notes on wines from Chateau Bousquette, Gerard Bertrand, Leon Barral, and others. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole interviews author George Taber about his 'Judgement of Paris' book. (Link)

Seattle Times: Wine columnist Paul Gregutt on the Tabali winery in Chile, with notes on several wines and a recommendation for their Reserva Pinot Noir 2011. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on the wines of Kapcsandy Family Winery, with notes on many. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on a new wine from Raventos - the i Blanc from a new denominiation of origin in Spain. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on the wines of Halter Ranch in Paso Robles. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on the writer Philip Roth and wine. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Robert Whitley on a fabulous wine from Feudi di San Gregorio. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini reviews on wines from Masi, Artesa, Lopez de Heredia, and others. (Link)

The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on the wine selections and sensibilities of Whole Foods. Mentions for wines from Kendall-Jackson, Veuve Clicquot, Three Wishes, and others. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger David White interviews winemaker Giampaolo Venica of Venica & Venica in Italy. (Link)

Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Domaine Cazes Le Canon du Marechal 2011. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Quinta da Muradella Albarello 2009. (Link)

Diner's Journal: Wine bloggerEric Asimov on the passing of vintner Jim Barrett of Chateau Montelena. (Link)