Wine columnist Bill Daley, writing in the Chicago Tribune, offers an interesting profile of winemaker Merry Edwards and her Pinot Noir wines. Across the pond, Jancis Robinson, writing in the Financial Times, summarizes blind comparison tastings between wines from Bordeaux, New Zealand, and Chile. And Wine Review Weekly subscribers can now follow Wine Opinions on Twitter, where we offer tasting notes, links to wine columns, and wine market observations. John Gillespie

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks The Other 2007. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Borsao 2007.(Link)

Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects WillaKenzie Estate Pinot Gris 2007. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Mas Las Cabes Muscat Sec Vin de Pays Cotes Catalanes 2007. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Rosenblum Cellars Heritage Clones Petite Sirah 2007. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg's under $20 selection is a book - California Wine for Dummies. (Link)

Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Caro 2001. (Link)

Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Chateau St. Jean Fume Blanc 2007. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Vigna la Caduta Caparzo Rosso di Montalcino 2004. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Absinthe, this week. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on an A to Z variety of wine topics. Along the way, nice comments for Albarino wines from Spain, and red wines from Languedoc. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on recent Bordeaux vintages and comparative tastings of wines from Chile, New Zealand, and Bordeaux. Producers cited for good value wines are Trinity Hill, Don Maximiano, Chateau Camensac, Chateau Chasse-Spleen, and Chateau d'Armailhac. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on Clos du Bois wines, with praise for the Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2006.(Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews inexpensive wines for grilled foods. Recommended are Earthquake Zinfandel 2006, Feudi di San Gregoria Sannio Falangh ina 2007, Hess Collection Allomi Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, JC Cellars California Cuvee Syrah 2006, and King Estate Winery Pinot Gris 2007. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne profiles Fred Franzia and his wines. Thankfully, no tasting notes. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine writer Mike Dunne on vintner Cameron Hughes and his wines. Nice comments on Zinfandels from Amador and Lodi. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the 2007 Riesling wines from the Rheingau in Germany. Producers favored are Johannes Eser, Schloss Reinhartshausen, Schloss-Vollrads, Spretzer, Robert Weil, Wegler-Rheingau, and Leitz. From the bordering Nahe region, nice comments for wines from Donnhoff, and Kruger-Rumpf. (Link)

San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on the wines of Clos du Val. Lots of praise for the style and elegance of the wines in general, with tasting notes on the 2007 Chardonnay, 2007 Carneros Pinot Noir, and 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on evolving styles of Sauvignon Blanc from U.S. producers. Praise for the offerings of Mason Cellars, St. Supery, Dry Creek Vineyard in California, and from Linden Vineyards and Glen Manor in Virginia. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on Zinfandel wines. Praise for efforts of Edmeades and Renwood, but top choice is Ridge Geyserville 2007. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on pending legislation in Texas to allow customers to bring wine into restaurants.(Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell on wines from Francis Coppola. Focus is on innovative package and wine styles. Tasting notes on several current releases. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward has very nice things to say for Bodegas Campos Reales Tempranillo La Mancha Canforrales Clasico. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on the wines of Chateau d'Esclans and their rose wines from Provence. Praise for the 'Esclans' Rose, 'Whispering Angel' Rose, 'Les Clans' Rose, and 'Garrus' Rose. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on wines from Cecchi Family Estates in Italy. High praise for the Val delle Rose Morellino di Scansano 2004, Riserva di Famiglia Chianti Classico 2005, Villa Cerna Chianti Classico Riserva 2005, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2004. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on wines from Monterey County in California. Top choice is Kali Hart Vineayard Chardonnay 2007.(Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on vintner Merry Edwards and her single-vineyard Pinot Noir wines. Tasting notes on her Meredith Estate 2006, Klopp Ranch 2006, Coopersmith 2006, and Flax Vineyard 2006.

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on unusual wines. Cases in point are De Ponte Melon 'DFB Estate' 2008, and Casa Santos Lima Quinta da Espiga Tinto 2007. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on Peacock Family Cabernet Sauvignon 2005. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman offers an arial photo of the Bronco winery tank farm, home of Two Buck Chuck. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fred Koeppel on the trend toward overblown and ungainly rose wines. Nice comments, though for Bonny Doon Vin Gris de Cigare 2008. (Link)

Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on wines from the Canary Islands. (Link)

The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov offers a few thoughts on Fred Franzia and a link to the profile piece on Franzia in The New Yorker. (Link)