Much focus this week on vintners, with John Mariani of Bloomberg News sitting down with the Gaja family in Italy, and Alder Yarrow of Vinography detailing the history, tastes, and current Pinot Noir releases of Merry Edwards. Also, wine blogger Tyler Colman offers an entertaining profile of vintner Randall Grahm and his wines. John Gillespi

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks St. Francis Merlot 2005. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Nobilo Regional Collections Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Bibi Graetz Grilli del Testamatta 2006. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers suggests Bonterra Merlot 2006. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Wild Rock 'Cupid's Arrow' Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is Teal Lake Sparkling Muscat 2008. (Link)

Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Marc Kreydenweiss Kritt Gewurztraminer 2006. (Link)

Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Amalaya 2006. (Link)

Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends Tortoise Creek Viognier 2007. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Raymond 'R Collection' Chardonnay 2006. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the attempt in New York to pass legislation allowing grocery stores to sell wine. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on kosher Riesling wines. Tasting notes on those from Golan Heights Winery, Hagafen Cellars, Abarbanel, and Herzog Wine Cellars. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on the Gaja family and their wines, with high praise for the Brunello di Montalcino wines - Rennina and Sugarille - from the 2004 vintage. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on evolving vineyard practices in Champagne, with a focus on Bollinger. (Link)

Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends Waters Crest Campania Rosso 2 006. (Link)

Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on wines that express terroir. Those cited are Delas Cotes du Rhone 'Saint-Esprit' 2007, I Rustica IGT Sicilia Nero d'Avola NV, Berger Blauer Zweigelt 2007, Domaine de la Chanade 'Les Rials' Cotes du Tarn 2008, and Barbi Orvieto Classico 'Abbocato' 2007. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on the wines of Nicolas Potel, with special praise for the Bourgogne Rouge Cuvee Gerard Potel 2006. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews 2006 vintage Rosso di Montalcino wines. Notes on those from Capanna, Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona, Ferrero, Il Poggione, Pinino, and Talenti. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on strategies for spending less on wine. Along the way, nice comments for Gruner Veltliner wines from Berger and Eben Ebenauer, wines from Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Vins Contes wines from the Loire, Chenin Blanc from South Africa, Vinho Verde, and more. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on wines for spring enjoyment. Selected are Sean Minor Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Peterson Dry Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2007, and Vinas de Balbo White Wine 2006. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the quality evolution of wines from the Santa Clara Valley. Nice comments for examples from Clos LaChance, Jason-Stephens, Sarah's Vineyard, Satori, Sycamore Creek Estate, J. Lohr, and Cinnabar. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on wine preservation systems, with disappointing results for Private Preserve. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on his tasting panel results. Top rated wine is Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, but close seconds are Ravenswood Vintners Blend Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, and Dancing Bull Cabernet Sauvignon 2006. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on wines for spring. Nice comments for Riesling, Torrontes, and Vinho Verde wines in general, with praise also for Kim Crawford Marlborough Unoaked Chardonnay 2008. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: The tasting panel picks wines to pair with an Easter ham. The chosen are Palagetto Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2007, Fattoria Montellori Chianti 2005, Crios Rose of Malbec 2008, and Belle Glos Meiomi Pinot Noir 2006. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon has nice things to say about Lockwood Vineyard Malbec 2007 from Monterey County. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on inexpensive Pinot Noir wines. Mixed results, but nice comments for Mark West California Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on the Carmenere wines of Chile. Top rated entries are Hacienda Araucana Alka 2005, Geo Chono Reserva 2006, and Montes Purple Angel 2005. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on the quality and value of wines from Chile. Case in point is Palo Alto Reserve 'Maule Valley' 2007. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow profiles vintner Merry Edwards, with high praise for several of her Pinot Noir wines.(Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman offers an entertaining profile of vintner Randall Grahm. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fred Koeppel has nice things to say about Angove Nine Vines Rose 2008, and Saint Laurent Syrah 2005. (Link)

Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring reports from a marketing conference in Rioja, with a nice comment on La Rioja Alta 1995. (Link)

Tasting room: Wine editor and blogger Ray Isle on Chardonnay wines from Shafer, Varner, and Newton. (Link)

The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov offers tales from wine list navigation. Along the way, nice comments on Donnhoff Grey Slate Riesling 2006, and Copain Tous Ensemble Syrah. (Link)