Bill Daley, writing in the Chicago Tribune, takes a close look at Chateauneuf du Pape and finds much to like. Robert Whitley of the San Diego Union Tribune offers an enthusiastic assessment of the quality of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines coming from Freestone Vineyards in Sonoma County. And wine blogger Alder Yarrow of Vinography reviews all the current release wines from Kapcsandy Family Winery and has strong recommendations for many. John Gillespi

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Piccini Chianti Superiore 2006. (Link

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks MAN Vintners Chenin Blanc 2008. (Link)

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Wine columnist Richard Kinssies selects Inkberry Shiraz Cabernet 2006. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Robert Mondavi Private Selection Meritage 2006. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is Pannonhalmi Apatsagi Pinceszet Tramini 2007, from Hungary. (Link)

Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Masi Campofiorin 2005. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Bertani 'Due Uve' Bianco 2007. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the red Burgundy wines of the Cote Chalonnaise. Judged best in tasting is Vincent-Dureuil Rully En Guesnes 2005, while Chofflet-Valdenaire Givry 2005 was noted as a good value. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on their most frequently asked wine questions. Along the way, nice comments for the value of Cabernet and Chardonnay wines from Chile, Malbec from Argentina, and Sauvignon Blanc from both New Zealand and South Africa. (Link)

Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Spanish Quarter Chardonnay Albarino 2007. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson previews the 2009 vintage of Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. A look back, as well, to the 2008 vintage. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on the Masi winery in Italy and their Amarone wines. Praise for the Masi Costasera 2005. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews hearty red wines under $15. Recommen ded are Tomaresca Puglia Neprica 2007, St. Francis Winery Red 2005, Ravenswood Vintners Blend Petite Sirah 2006, Inkberry Mountain Estate Shiraz Cabernet 2006, and Andre Andrieux Cuvee Jules Cotes du Rhone Villages 2007. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on bargain wines. Cases in point are Hey Mambo Sultry Red 2007, and La Playa Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on new wine ventures. Featured are Luli Chardonnay 2007, a number of Riesling wines from Ludwig, and Napa Angel by Montes (producing several wines, most notably Aurelio's Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2006). (Link)

San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley profiles Freestone Vineyards, the Pinot Noir venture in Sonoma County launched by the Phelps family (of Joseph Phelps Vineyards). (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the trend toward Chardonnay wines with little or no oak influence. Nice mentions for such wines from Chehalem, Clos LaChance, and Snoqualmie. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on vintner Randy Lewis, his partnership with Lance Armstrong, and the Cuvee 7 wine they produce. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on recent improvements in both grape growing and winemaking in Minnesota. Focus this week, though, is on Weinart Mendoza 'Carrascal' 2004. (Link)

Rocky Mountain News: Wine columnist Ben Weinberg on wines for winter enjoyment. Recommended are French Maid Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Wakefield Riesling 2007, Blackstone Reserve Rubric 2006, Forlorn Hope Petit Verdot Gascony Cadets 2005, Dancing Bull Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Hahn Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, and Wakefield Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 'Promised Land' 2006. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on the wines of Marnier Lapostolle in Chile. Tasting notes on Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Chardonnay 2007, Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre 'Las Kuras' Syrah 2006, and Lapostolle Clos Apalta 2006. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker reports from the South Beach Wine & Food Festival on a number of topics. Along the way, praise for Chateau Lascombes 2006, and Vatistas Dry White Wine 2006. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on red wines from Portugal. Top choice is Esporao Reserve Red 2005. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on the wines of Chateauneuf du Pape. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on several of these wines, with highest praise for Domaine de Vieux Telegraphe 'Telegramme' 2006. (Link)