Just in time for the height of summer, columnist Fred Tasker, of the Miami Herald, reviews several fine Vinho Verde wines. In Bloomberg News Service, wine writer John Mariani takes a close look at Super Tuscan wines. And wine columnist Laurie Daniel of the San Jose Mercury News takes a long look at the wines of Roussillon and finds many to recommend. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Lo Nuevo Sorbo a Sorbo Garnacha 2010. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks St Supery Oak Free Chardonnay 2012. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Nikolaihof Hefeabzug Gruner Veltliner Sachau 2011. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Chateau Vaissiere Minervois 2011. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Planet Oregon Pinot Noir 2011. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov's column will be out on Monday or Tuesday this week. Also, here is a link to a piece on Virginia wines by Adrienne Carter that we missed last week. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on the 'West of West' winemakers and wines of the Sonoma Coast. Nice comments for Hirsch Vineyards, Peay, Lioco, and others. (Link) On another page, McInerney offers tasting notes on wines from Peay, Failla, Kutch, Lioco, and Cobb. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on Super Tuscan wines. Mentions for Solaia, Ornellaia, Tignanello, Sassicaia, and others. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the quality and value of wines from Muscadet and Beaujolais, with recommendations for many producers. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on the Don Melchor wines of Chile. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne offers a cautionary tale of appellation expansion, with a focus on the Russian River Valley. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on wine shipping laws. Also, recommendation for Banfi Pinot Grigio 'Le Rime' 2012. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the wines of Roussillon in the south of France. Lots to like, and nice mentions for wines from Bila-Haut, Domaine Madeloc, Domaine Fontanel, Domaine Cazes, Les Clos Perdu, and others. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the proper enjoyment of Champagne, with a focus on Moet & Chandon. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on a few sparkling wines, with highest marks for Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage Brut 2004. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has nice things to say about Date Night Sauvignon Blanc 2012. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell on Arizona wines from Page Springs Cellars and Burning Tree that have earned high marks from the Wine Spectator. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on wines for summer. Many brand mentions, including wines from El Coto, Banfi, Pine Ridge, Pedroncelli, Hecht & Bannier, Hogue, and dozens of others. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on the Vinho Verde wines of Portugal. Lots to like, with top ratings for wines from Vidigal, Vera, Niepoort, and others. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on pairing wine with grilled vegetables. Choices are wines from Domaine Douloufakis, Coltibuono, and Agricultura. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on the Savino wine carafe. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on vineyard practices in Champagne. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the makeover of Chateau Lagrange. (Link)

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

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on a recent Wall Street Journal article on the concept and practice of natual wine and winemaking. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Robert Whitley on recent award-winning wines. Nice mentions for d'Arenberg, Four Graces, Baileyana, Bolla, Conde de Valdemar, and others. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini reviews of wines from Marichal, Steven Kent, Hedges Family Estate, and others. (Link)

The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on Fine Champagne Cognac. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger David White interviews winemaker William Allen of Two Shepherds. (Link)

Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Chamisal Vineyards Stainless Chardonnay 2011. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Steenberg Nebbiolo Constania 2010. (Link)

Diner's Journal: Wine bloggerEric Asimov on wines to pair with pungent, savory sausages. Thoughts turn to Valpolicella, Chianti, Beaujolais, Chinon, and other lighter red wins. (Link)  

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