More this week on high alcohol wines from Laurie Daniel in the San Jose Mercury News. The tasting panel of the San Francisco Chronicle finds much to like in Pinot Noir wines from the Central Coast of California, while Miami Herald writer Fred Tasker praises several Burgundy wines from the 2005 vintage. And Gil Kulers, writing in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, cites many wines from Spain for their quality and value. John Gillespie

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Angeline Gewurztraminer 2006.

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Turkey Flat Vineyards Rose 2005.

Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Barth Rene Pinot Blanc 2004.

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford chooses Mapema Primera Zona 2002.

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Vietti Barolo Castiglione 2001.

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2006.

San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley gives a high rating to Benziger Tribute 2004.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Bonny Doon Vin Gris de Cigare 2006.

Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends Albert I Noya Penedes Classic Xarello 2006.

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks J Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2005.

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Belgian beer this week.

Business Week: Wine critic Robert Parker on wines produced by Michel Rolland. Highest rated are Val de Flores 2005, and Chateau La Grande Clotte 2005.

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy profiles the Quixote Winery in Napa Valley. Nice comments for the Petite Sirah 2003.

Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends Palmer Vineyards Reserve Chardonnay 2005, and Palmer 41/72 Chardonnay 2005.

New York Sun: Wine columnist Peter Hellman on pairing wine and tomatoes. Recommended are Tseleopos Mantinia, Etude Rose of Pinot Noir 2006, and Burgans Albarino 2006.

USA Today: Wine columnist Jerry Shriver recommends Cupcake Vineyards Chardonnay 2005, Chateau St. Sulpice 2005, and Veramonte Merlot 2005.

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Pinot Noir wines from the Central Coast. Top scores go to Vision Cellars Gary's Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands 2005, Testarossa Rosella's Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands 2005, Morgan Rosella's Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands 2005, and Calera Ryan Vineyard Mt. Harlan 2004.

San Francisco Chronicle: Staff writer Jane Tunks profiles vintners Mario and Anna Monticelli and their wines.

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on wine trends noted at the California State Fair. Nice comment for Wente Vineyards Monterey Arroyo Seco Riva Ranch Chardonnay 2005, among other gold medal winners poured.

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel offers more on the high alcohol wine controversy. Also, nice comments on a number of new entries from Tangent wines, especially the 2006 Albarino.

Los Angeles Times: Staff writer Corie Brown on wine competitions and errors in judgement. Nice mention, though, for Wattle Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2003, and a few others.

San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on where to stay and dine in Napa Valley.

Washington Post: Wine writers Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg on pairing exotic foods and wine. On another page, tasting notes on Alsace Willm Pinot Blanc 2005, Quady Electra 2006, Georges Duboeuf Fleurie 2005, Domaine Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer 2005, and Rumball Sparkling Shiraz NV.

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Michael Lonsford profiles the Frei Brothers Vineyard and Winery. On another page, praise for several of the wines, especially the 2005 Chardonnay and 2005 Syrah.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on bargain wines from Spain. Most highly recommended are Muga Blanco 2006, Ombra Barrica 2005, and Burgans Albarino 2006.

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell on Sauvignon Blanc wines. Highest rated is Warwick Estate 'Professor Black' 2006.

Dallas Morning News: Wine writer Kim Pierce on sparkling wines from Contadi Astaldi in Italy. Recommended are the Franciacorta Brut NV, and Rose 2001.

Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Jennifer Rosen on wine pronounciation. Recommended this week are Segura Viudas Creu de Lavit Xarello Penedes 2004, Craftsman Cserszegi Fuxzeres Neszmely 2005, Boutari Moschofilero 2004, Delas Freres Clos Boucher Condrieu 2000, Pazo de Senorans Albarino 2005, Les Jamelles Cinsault Vin de Pays d'Oc 2005, Georges Duboeuf Grand Cuvee Brouilly 2002, Boutari Naoussa Xinomavro 2000, Chateau Haut Bages Liberal 2003, and Royal Tokaji Wine Co. Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on unusual wines. Cited are El Portillo Malbec Rose 2006, Le Rose de Mouton Cadet 2006, and Tapena Verdejo 2006.

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on the 2005 vintage in Burgundy. Highest recommendations go to Domaine Faiveley Chablis 'Les Clos' and three from Joseph Drouhin - the Saint Veran, Beaune 'Clos de Mouches' Blanc, and Gevrey-Chambertin.

Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Zinfandel wines over $25. Top choice is Frank Family Vineyards Napa 2005.

Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on wines of the midwest. Nice comments for selections from Brys Estate, Downstate Mary Michelle Winery, Stone Hill Winery, and Leelanau.

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on high alcohol wines and how to avoid them. Recommended are Pierre Chermette Beaujolais 2005, and Alois Lageder Pinot Bianco 'Alto Adige' 2006.