In the San Francisco Chronicle, wine editor Jon Bonne concludes that the 2011 vintage Pinot Noir wines for producers at the very western edges of the Sonoma Coast appellation marks a real definition of style for these wines. On the other coast, Eric Asimov of the New York Times takes a look at a new breed of 'micro-negociants' in Burgundy who are producing wines quite worthy of note. And wine blogger Ed McCarthy (Wine Review Online) tracks the quality and style evolution of major producers in the Chianti region. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Block 9 'Caiden's Vineyards' Pinot Noir 2012. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Marc Bona picks Nobilo Icon Pinot Noir 2012. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Vietti Nebbiolo 'Perbacco' 2010. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Cicilia Beretta Brognoligo Soave Classico 2011. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Silverado Vineyards Miller Ranch Sauvignon Blanc 2012. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the 'micro-negociants' of Burgundy and the wines they produce. Nice mentions for Dominique Lafon, Alix de Montille, the Seysses family, Jean-Marie Fourrier, and others, including several Americans. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on the wines of Virginia. Focus on the quality evolution, with nice mentions for Stinson Vineyards, Pollak Vineyards, Lovingston Winery, King Family Vineyards, and others. (Link) On another page, wine columnist Elin McCoy reviews the new Coravin wine by the glass dispensing system, with nice mentions for wines from Giacomo Conterno, Jean-Louis Chave, Vietti, and others. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine writer Andrew Jeffords on red wines from Austria. Lots to like, with recommendations for wines from Broszer Wein, Krutzler, Tinhof, and others. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy has nice things to say about Laetitia Pinot Noir from Monterey. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on the growing definition of a distinct Pinot Noir style in wines from the far reaches of the Sonoma Coast. Notes on wines from Lioco, Flowers, Failla, Hirsch Vineyards, Freeman, and others. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on the language of wine. Also, recommendation for Beringer Chenin Blanc 2011. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on changes in corkage fees in Washington, D.C. (Link) On another page, McIntyre offers tasting notes on several bargain wines, the highest rated of which is Burchino Genius Loci 2005. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers recommends Whispering Angel Provence Rose 2012. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on Gruner Veltliner and other wines for summer enjoyment. Tasting notes on several, with highest rating for Domaine Vacheron Sancerre 2011. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward has nice things to say about Bibi Graetz Casamatta Toscana Blanco. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on new wine books by James Conaway, Tim James, Clark Smith, and others. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on Chardonnay wine producing trends in California. Tasting notes on wines from La Follette, Jordan, La Rochelle, Etre Wines, Three Sticks Wines, Sanford Winery, Stoller Family Estate, Chehalem, Stony Hill, and Hanzell. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole profiles winemaker Jesus Guillen of White Rose Esate in Oregon. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers reviews of current release wines from Carmen, Hall, Hedges Family Estate, Dry Creek Vineyard, Ridge Vineyards, Flora Springs, and others. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on a somewhat controversial remark by Kermit Lynch on the supremecy of White Burgundy in the Chardonnay world. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on three new releases from Elyse winery in Napa Valley. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on pending changes to the Appellation Controlee regulations in France. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Ed McCarthy on the evolution of style and quality in Chianti. Noes on wines from Badia a Coltibuono, Castellare, Castell'in Villa, Castello dei Rampolla, Fattoria di Felsina, Fontodi, Isole e Olena, Riecine, San Giusto a Rentennano, Montevertine, and Fattoria Selvapiana. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini reviews on wines from Quinta do Vallado, Continuum, Royal Tokaji, d'Arenberg, Villa San-Juliette, Daou, Artesana, Quinta da Lixa, and Mont Gravet. (Link)

The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray is running an interesting poll on the countries of origin of his readers' favorite wines. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger Isaac Baker reviews Madeira wines from Blandy's. (Link)

Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Alvaro Castro DAC Dao Branco 2012. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Blaxta Vidal Ice Wine 2009 from Sweden. Ja, Sweden. (Link)