Lots of recommendations for wines from Spain this week, with Eric Asimov in the New York Times and John Foy in the Newark Star-Ledger praising the wines of Rioja, while Frank Sutherland, in the Nashville Tennessean, finds quality and value in the Spanish white wines, and Jon Bonne of the San Francisco Chronicle raves about Txakoli. Columnist Bob Hosman, writing in the South Flordia Sun-Sentinel, sees value and quality in wines from Argentina. And wine blogger Frederic Koeppel finds Australian Shiraz wines to both love and loathe. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Glazebrook Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)

Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Souverain Chardonnay 2007. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks La Bastide Blanche Rose 2008. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Chapellet Napa Valley Merlot 2006. (Link)

Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Cade Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2006. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Mar de Frades Albarino 2008. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on traditional wine styles in Rioja, with a focus on Lopez de Heredia. (Link)

Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends white wines for summer enjoyment. The chosen include Sauvignon Blancs from St. Clement, Oberon, and Kendall-Jackson, as well as Pinot Grigio wines from Castello di Gabbiano, Angelini, and Livio Felluga. Other Italian wines recommended are from Donnafugata, Biagio, and Robert Skalli. From Germany, the choice is from Prinz von Hessen, and from Austria, the nod goes to Laurenz und Sophie 'Singing' Gruner Veltliner. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on value in the wines of Rioja. Focus is on Luis CanaReserva 2002. (Link) winery and their

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on Txakloi wines. Lots of praise for the unique style. Tasting notes on new releases from Ameztoi, Gurrutxaga, Xarmant, Talai Berri, and Urki. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on new wine finds. Recommended are Sobon Estate Amador County ReZerve Primitivo 2007, Wilderotter Winery Sierra Foothills Sauvignon Blanc 2008, and Dry Creek Vineyard Clarksburg Wilson Ranch Dry Chenin Blanc 2008. (Link)

Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Wine columnist Dan Berger on Riesling wines and the new Taste Scale to indicate degree of sweetness. Also, nice comments on Jana Riesling 2007. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on Oregon Pinot Noir wines and the influences of vineyard soils. Mentions for wines from Penner-Ash, Ken Wright Cellars, Bethel Heights, Solena Cellars, and Cristom Vineyards. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on the opening of a new wine shop and wine bar in Houston. Proprietor Michael Housewright reommends Terrasole Brunello di Montalcino 2002. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on new wine shops in Minneapolis. Also, nice co mments for Vignerons de Rognes Vin de Pays Mediterranee 2008. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on wines from Argentina. Praise for several from Bodega Septima, including the Malbec 2007, Gran Reserva 2006, and Chardonnay 2008. Also, tasting note on a Spanish white wine -- Terras Gauda O Rosal 2008. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on white wines from Spain. Top choice is Torres Sangre de Toro Vina Sol 2008. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on pairing wines with Morrocan food. (Link) On another page, recommendations from several sommeliers on wine pairings -- mostly wine types, but nice mentions for Susana Balbo Crios Torrontes, Chateau du Donjon Rose, Chateau Grand Traverse Gamay Noir Reserve, Grahm Beck Gamekeeper's Reserve Chenin Blanc, and Lucien Crochet Sancerre Rose. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on Zind Humbrecht Riesling wines, with a tasting note on the 1994 vintage. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on Cru Beaujolais -- with a link to his recent Forbes column on the subject. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Frederic Koeppel on Shiraz wines -- hates the Layer Cake 2008 and loves the Robert Oakley 2007. (Link)

Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on a new Vermentino wine from Edmunds St. John. (Link)

The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on the pleasures of crab cakes and sherry. Nice mention for La Cigarrera Manzanilla. (Link)