Eric Asimov, writing in the New York Times, has some very nice things to say for Merlot wines from Long Island, particularly the wines from Shinn Vineyards. On the other coast, Laurie Daniel of the San Jose Mercury News places focus on the white wines of Spain and finds much to like. 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 Chateau Ste. Michelle Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Charles & Charles Rose 2008. (Link)

Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Trefethen Dry Riesling 2007. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc 'Te Muna Road Vineyard' 2008. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Matua Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)

Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Giuseppe Cortese Barbaresco Rabaja 2004. (Link)

Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Jean Bousquet Chardonnay Pinot Gris 2007. (Link)

Denver Post: Wine columnist Tara Q. Thomas recommends Jean-Marc Lafarge Catalan Blanc 'Cote Est' 2008. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Camplazens VdP d'Oc Syrah 2007. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov reports on the relatively sudden success of Shinn Vineyards on Long Island. Praise for the Merlot wines, as well as Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on chilled red wines for summer enjoyment. Nice mentions for Altos Las Hormigas Malbec, Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais-Villages 2007, Antinori Santa Christina Chianti 2007, and Marques de Caceras Rioja. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on Vinfolio - an online service for wine collectors and place where very fine wines can be bought and sold. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on wines for Father's Day. The choices are Dry Creek Vineyard Sonoma County Heritage Zinfandel 2006, and Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Heredad NV. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on Verdejo wines from Spain. Focus is on the Rueda region, and producers Vinedos de Nie va, Moyorido, Trascampanas, Poligono, Protos, and Con Class. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the surge in popularity of dry rose wines. Focus is on European production regions and the recent withdrawl of an EU proposal to allow non-traditional production methods. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on the results of his monthly tasting panel. Top wines are J Chardonnay 2006, Patz & Hall Alder Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006, and Sterling Vineyards Three Palms Merlot 2005. A mention for good value goes to Hook & Ladder Station 10 Zinfandel 2006. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell on a recent 'wine guy' dinner and the food and wine pairings. Top rated wines of the evening were Earthquake Zinfandel 2006, and Tori Mor Late Harvest Gewurztraminer 2005. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on the wines of Southern Italy. Along the way nice mentions for a number of producers, including Planeta, Cantine del Taburno, Feudi di San Gergorio, Tormaresca, and others. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on red Burgundy wines. Recommended are Jean-Claude Boisset Santenay Clos Rousseau and Savigny-les-Beaune. Also recommended are two from Drouhin - the Chorey-les-Beaune and Laforet Bourgogne. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Chardonnay wines from Carneros. Top choice is Bouchaine 2006. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on the Albarino wines of the Rias Baixas region of Spain. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on new wine discoveries. Recommended are Cameron Pinot Noir 'Dundee Hills' 2007, Domaine de la Mavette Cotes du Rhone 2007, and Casa Santos Lima Portuga 'Estremadura' 2008. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow has very nice things to say for Hourglass 'Blueline Estate' Cabernet Sauvignon 2006. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on a tasting of older vintages of Penfolds Grange and other stellar Australian wines. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fred Koeppel looks for a companion to cheese toast and finds it in Diseno Malbec 2007. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Rosso del Palazzone NV. (Link)

The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov takes up where is column leaves off this week, with more thoughts on Merlot wines from Long Island. Nice mentions for the efforts of L enz Winery, Paumanok, and Grapes of Roth. (Link)