In the Wall Street Joural this week, wine columnist Lettie Teague takes a look at the proliferation of wine bars in major urban areas. Eric Asimov of the New York Times takes a long look at the red wines of the Bierzo region of Spain, and finds a few gems. And wine blogger Alder Yarrow (Vinography) opens up a dozen new releases and offers tasting notes on them all. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2012. (Link)

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

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Lang & Reed North Coast Cabernet Franc 2010. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Row Eleven Vinas Pinot Noir 2009. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino 2011. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the wines of the Bierzo region in Spain. Mixed opinions on the group as a whole, but several gems are found. Top rated is Raul Perez Bierzo Vico 2010, while Losada Bierzo El Pajaro Rojo Mencia 2011 is cited as a fine value. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on the growing diversity of wines from Long Island producers. Mentions for Macari Vineyards, One Woman Wines, Channing Daughters, Lenz Winery, and Paumanok Vineyards. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on the growing popularity of wine bars in major U.S. cities. Along the way, mentions for wines from Pieropan, Argiolas, Pine Ridge, and others. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the history of wine making in China, with a few recommendations. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on wines from the Czech Republic, with tasting notes on wines from Vino z Czech. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne finds 20 interesting and flavorful wines under $20 for fall enjoyment. The very eclectic group includes wines from Heitz, Gaia, Birichino, Domaine Sigalas, Pieropan, Ponzi, Weingut Knauss, Jim Barry, and others. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on growing interest in grape varieties such as Albarino, Gruner Veltliner, Tannat, and others. Along the way, mentions for several producers, including Tangent, Dr. Konstantin Frank, Zocker, Amity, WillaKenzie, and others. Also, a recommendation for Fairview Pinotage Viognier 2010. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on distinctive wines from Oregon, with a focus on the St. Innocent and J. Christopher wineries. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on wines from St. Innocent a nd J. Christopher, with high marks for the Pinot Noirs. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has nice things to say about Stonestreet Monument Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2010. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward has nice things to say about Barnard Griffin Columbia Valley Fume Blanc 2012. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on Chablis, with tasting notes and recommendations for several Chablis wines from Joseph Drouhin. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Steve Prati on wines from several countries. Recommendations for wines from Riebeek Cellars, Lawson's, Chateau Tununda, and Cousino Macul. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on fragrant white wines. Tasting notes on Gewurztraminer wines from Vina Casa Marin, Helfrich, Gundlach-Bundschu, and Stony Hill. Notes also on Gruner Veltliner wines from Biohof, and Tatomer. And a note also on Domaine Weinbach Pinot Gris. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on new release wines from Tenuta di Arceno, Alpha Estate, Shafer, Stony Hill, Heritance, Solminer, Hedges Family Estate, Stoller, Thomas Fogarty, and Petrichor. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on risque wine labels that are getting government approval. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel has nice things to say about Bonny Doon Clos du Gilroy Grenache 2012. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Robert Whitley on touring Bordeaux. Hotel and restaurant recommendations, and mentions for many chateaux, including Haut Brion, Domaine de Chevalier, Pape Clement, Petrus, Cheval Blanc, Ausone, and others. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini reviews of wines from Bodegas Carrau, Antonelli, Weingut Grans-Fassian, Schloss Johannisberg, Graham Beck, Maisonry, Blackbird Vineyards, and McGah Family Cellars. (Link)

The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on a new yogurt liqueur from Bols. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger David White offers an interesting infographic on the world of wine. (Link)

Winophilia: Wine blogger Stephen Tanzer offers an article by Ian D'Agato on wines from central Italy. Comments on wines from Umani Ronchi, Collestefano, Tiberio, Luigi Cataldi, Sergio Mottura, and Palazzone. (Link)

TimAtkin: Wine blogger Tim Atkin has nice things to say about Guimaro Mencia 2011. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Cave St Verny Pinot Noir 2011. (Link)