The recent sale of Mayacamas Vineyards by the former owner of Screaming Eagle has the wine industry buzzing, and wine columnists Eric Asimov, of the New York Times and Jon Bonne of the San Francisco Chronicle each comment on history of Mayacamas Vineyards, the making of the deal, and what the future may hold. In the Wall Street Journal, wine columnist Lettie Teague offers some well deserved love to Riesling wines from the Finger Lakes. And Katherine Cole, writing in the Oregonian, offers some advice to Riesling marketers overcoming their marketing challenges. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Napa Cellars Zinfandel 2011. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Charles & Charles Rose 2012. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks FattoriaSelvapiana Chianti Rufina 2010. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses NuschesePrimitivo IGT 2011. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling 2011. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the recent acquisition of Mayacamas Vineyards by Charles Banks (formerly the owner of Screaming Eagle) and his associates. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on rose wines from Long Island for summer sipping. Recommendations for wines from Waters Crest Winery, Palmer Vineyards, MacariVineyards, Channing Daughters Winery, and others. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist LettieTeague on Riesling wines from the Finger Lakes region. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on Riesling wines from Bloomer Creek, Fox Run Vineyards, Ravines, Tierce, and Hermann J. Wiemer. (Link) On another page, Teague reports on a New Jersey restaurant with a fabulous wine cellar. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist ElinMcCoy on the 2011 vintage Port wines. Notes on wines from Quinta do Noval, Taylor's, Fonseca, Croft, Graham's, Dow's, and others. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine writer Andrew Jefford on the wines of the country of Georgia.

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on the Beaujolais wines of Dominique Piron. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on the sale of Mayacamas Vineyards to Charles Banks and his associates, who once owned Screaming Eagle in Napa Valley. Tasting notes on two recent vintage MayacamasVineyards Cabernet Sauvignons. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on red wines that lack authentic varietal flavors. Also, recommendation for Dry Creek Vineyards Dry Chenin Blanc 2012. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the evolution of wine styles in the Russian River Valley, with a focus on the wines of Inman Family Wines. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on several Russian River Valley wines, the highest rated of which is Inman Family Pinot Noir 2008. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Staff writer Tina Danze reports on a tasting of wines for picnics or the beach. Recommendations for wines from Segura Viudas, Giovinello, Sutter Home, Cavit, Bandit, Yellow Blue, Black Box, Santa Rita, La Petite Frog, Conchay Toro, and Stack Wine. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward has nice things to say about Bianchi New Age White. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on sweet wines to enjoy with ice cream. Nice comments for Far Niente Dolce 2006, and others. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Steve Prati on wines to chill for summer enjoyment. Recommendations of wines from Eppa, Terre Rouge, The Curator, and Ballade. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on the pleasures of pairing Sherry with food. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on the challenges of marketing Riesling wines. (Link)

Seattle Times: Wine columnist Andy Perdue on Alexandria Nicole Cellars. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers tasting notes on current releases from Weingut Donnhoff. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on news of recent declines in soda consumption, while wine consumption continues to rise. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel offers tasting notes on several wines from Colgin Cellars. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on a new product said to remove sulphur from wine. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Mary Ewing-Mulligan has nice things to say about Ten Acre Winery Chardonnay 2012. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini reviews on wines from Tartan Cellars, TroonVineyard, Torii Mor, and Ponzi. (Link)

The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on a new study predicting how climate change will affect major wine regions. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger Isaac Baker reviews Chardonnay wines from California, including wines from Gainey, Hooker, Jordan Vineyard & Winery, Gundlach-Bundschu, Franciscan, and J.L. Giguiere. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger JancisRobinson recommends Chartognes-TailletCuvee Ste. Anne NV. (Link)