Laurie Daniel, writing in the San Jose Mercury News, offers many insights and comments on current release wines from Sancerre. In the New York Times, columnist Eric Asimov considers the evolution of styles and quality of Pinot Noir wines from Oregon. And wine blogger Fredric Koeppel reports from Portugal on the harvest at Quinta Vale D. Maria and production of their still red wines. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Chalone Chardonnay 2007. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Toad Hollow Dry Pinot Noir Rose 2008. (Link)

Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Chateau St. Jean Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Mirth Chardonnay 2008. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne suggests Amador Foothill Winery Rosato of Sangiovese 2008. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Joseph Drouhin Beaujolais-Villages 2007. (Link)

Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends J Vineyards Pinot Gris 2008. (Link)

Philadelphia Inquirer:  Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests the Cycles Gladiator wines - Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir. (Link) 

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Quinta do Alqueve Fernao Pires 2008. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the evolving styles of Oregon Pinot Noir. Top choice in tasting is Le Cadeau 'Cote Est' 2007, while WillaKenzie Estate 2007 is noted as a good value. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg on the wine tasting competition held at the New York Wine and Food Classic. Winners noted are Sherwood House Oregon Road Chardonnay 2007, and Anthony Road Semidry Riesling 2008, among others. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher are on vacation.

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on the wines of Stonstreet Alexander Valley Estate Winery. Praise for the Chardonnays, especially the Broken Road 2007. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on vineyard developers Richard Wollack and William Hill, and their new ventures. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on new wines from Languedoc. Focus is on winemakers Gregory Hecht and Francois Bannier and their Cotes du Roussillon Village 2006. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Sauvignon Blanc wines from New Zealand. Recommended are Spy Valley 2008, Nobilo Icon 2008, Matua Valley paretai 2008, Kim Crawford 2008, and Brancott 2008. (Link)

Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Wine columnist Dan Berger on white wines that age well. Case in point is Brokenwood Semillon 2007. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the distincitive pleasures of Sancerre. Nice comment on wines from Domaine Cherrier et Fils, Lucien Crochet, Pascal Jolivet, Patiern Cottat, Pascal et Nicolas Reverdy, Vincent Delaporte, Gerard Boulay, and Comte Lafond. (Link) 

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the new law in D.C. allowing retaurant patrons to take home leftover wine. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on winemaker Sparky Marquis and his Mollydooker wines. Focus is on overcoming a difficult 2008 growing season. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on beers and wines for Labor Day fare. Top wine choice is House Wine Columbia Valley 2006. (Link) 

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on red wine blends. Nice comments for Orin Swift The Prisoner, Bogle Phantom, Hahn Central Coast Meritage, Columbia Crest Two Vines, Waterbrook Melange, Coppola Rosso, Cline Five Reds, Pedroncelli Friends, Fess Parker Frontier Red, and others. Also, notes and recommendation for Rabbit Ridge 'Allure de Robles' Rhone Red 2006. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on hot weather wines. Recommended are Trenza Tinto 2007, Encore Merlot 2005, Twisted Old Vine Zinfandel 2006, Mandolin Riesling 2007, and Pacific Rim Riesling 2008. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on wines for Labor Day, with suggestions from his friends on Twitter. (Link) On another page, the tasting panel rates wines for grilled red meats. Top choice is Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon 2006. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on wine discoveries. The chosen are Berger Gruner Veltliner 2008, and Zweigelt 2008. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on the first releases from Anaba Wines in Sonoma County. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman asks for input on pairing wine with cucumber soup - many suggestions offered. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on harvest in Portugal at Quinta Vale D. Maria. (Link)

Tasting room: Wine editor and blogger Ray Isle recommends Foxglove Chardonnay 2008, Crios de Susanna Balbo Malbec 2008, and Saracco Moscato d'Asti 2008. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Mount Horrocks Cordon Cut 2008. (Link)