The focus is on France this week, with columns praising the wines of Languedoc-Roussillon from both Eric Asimov in the New York Times and Dave McIntyre in the Washington Post.  Laurie Daniel, writing in the San Jose Mercury News, chimes in with nice comments for white wines of the Loire Valley.  And in the Houston Chronicle, Kevin Zraly has good things to say about Alsace and its versatile wines.  JG

Baltimore Sun:  Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Tenuta Rapitala Campo Reale Nero d'Avola 2008.  (Link)

Washington Times:  Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Vignaioli di S. Stefano Moscato d'Asti 2008.  (Link)

Los Angeles Times:  Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Las Colinas del Ebro Garnacha Blanca 2008.  (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel:  Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Mumm Napa DCX.  (Link)

Business Week:  Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends L'Ecole No. 41 'Apogee' 2005.  (Link)

Philadelphia Inquirer:   Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Mollydooker 'Boxer' 2008.  (Link)

New York Times:  Wine columnist Eric Asimov on red wines from Languedoc.  Top choice in tasting is Le Loup Blanc Minervois 2006, while Chateau de Serame Corbieres 2006 is cited as a value.  (Link)

Wall Street Journal:  Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on the wines of Canada.  Nice comments for Konzelmann Estate Winery Weissburgunder Pinot Blanc Off-Dry White Wine 2006, EastDell Estates Riesling 2008, and Nyarai Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2008.  (Link)

Financial Times:  Wine columnist Jancis Robinson profiles wine importer (and crusader for authenticity) Kermit Lynch.   (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger:  Guest writer Carrie Stetler on white wines from Chateauneuf du Pape.  Focus is on Chateau Mont-Redon Blanc 2007.  (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle:  Wine editor Jon Bonne on the Pinot Noir wines of Anderson Valley.  Praise for some better-known producers like Navarro and Copain, as well as newer entries from Breggo Cellars, Drew, and McPhail.  (Link)

Sacramento Bee:  Wine columnist Chris Macias on red wines for fall.  Recommended are Vale do Bofim Douro Valley 2006, Concannon Central Coast Selected Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, and Twisted Rivers Raven 2006.  (Link)

Santa Rosa Press Democrat:  Wine columnist Dan Berger on finding food-friendly wines.  Also, nice comments on Kenwood Pinot Noir Rose 2008.  (Link)

San Jose Mercury News:  Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on white wines from the Loire.  Recommended are Pouilly Fume wines from Michel Redde, Domaine Alain Cailbourdin, Henri Bourgeois, and de Ladoucette.  From Menetou-Salon, the picks come from Domaine Henry Pelle, and Philippe Gilbert.  From Quincy, Domaine Sylvain Bailly gets the nod.  Recommended from the Touraine are wines of Francoic Chidaine, Joel Delaunay, Remy Pannier, and Domaine Chinier.  Also recommended are Sauvignon Blanc wines from Patient Cottat, and Pascal Jolivet.  (Link) 

Washington Post:  Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on wines from Languedoc-Roussillon.  Priase for the quality and value of the wines in general, with tasting notes on several, including Ermitage du Pic St. Loup 'Cuvee Sainte Agnes' 2005, and Mas Laval 2006. (Link)

Houston Chronicle:  Wine authority Kevin Zraly on wines from Alsace.  (Link)

Arizona Republic:  Wine columnist Mark Tarbell on the relationship between wine color and flavor.  Also, recommendations of new wines, the highest rated of which is Ballentine 'Old Vines' Zinfandel 2006.  (Link) 

Minneapolis Star Tribune:  Wine writer Bill Ward on Pinot Grigio, with a recommendation for the Scaranto Delle Venezie 2007.  (Link)

Fort Worth Star-Telegram:  Wine writer Jeff Siegel has nice things to say for Llano Estacado Signature Melange 2007.  (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel:  Wine writer Bob Hosmon on the wines of Coyote Creek, with recommendations for the Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Merlot 2007, and Chardonnay 2008.  Also, recommendation for Bridlewood Monterey County Chardonnay 2007.  (Link)

Miami Herald:  Wine columnist Fred Tasker on the wines of Robert Oatley Vineyards.  High rating for the Rose of Sangiovese 2008, and Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2007.  (Link)

Nashville Tennessean:  Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Primitivo wines from Italy.  Top choice is Castello Monaci Piluna 2007.  (Link)

Chicago Tribune:  Wine reporter Bill Daley offers advice from Alder Yarrow, Jesse Becker, and William Tisherman on tricky wine and food pairings.  (Link)

Vinography:  Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on current releases from Kutch Wines.  (Link)

Dr. Vino:  Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the controversy surrounding a proposed bridge across the Mosel River.  (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head:  Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel has nice things to say for Duck Duck Goose Fine Red Wine 2006.  (Link)

Veritas in Vino:  Wine blogger Alice Feiring offers thoughts on wines samples at the recent Becky Wasserman Selections tasting.  (Link)

JancisRobinson.com:  Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends the 2006 vintage Burgundy wines of Domaine Michele & Patrice Rion.  (Link)

The Pour:  Wine blogger Eric Asimov on the dangers of global warming, with a focus on Burgundy.  (Link)