Eric Asimov, writing in the New York Times, finds much to praise in terms of both style and value in a tasting of red wines from the Douro. On the other coast, wine columnist Laurie Daniel of the San Jose Mercury News offers many tasting notes on Pinot Noir wines from the Russian River Valley. And Dave McIntyre of the Washington Post reports from Loudoun County, Virginia on this year's harvest. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Domaine Laurier Brut NV. (Link)

Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Marques de Casa Concha Merlot 2007. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Produttori del Barbaresco Nebbiolo delle Langhe 2007. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Gunderloch Jean-Baptiste Rielsing Kabinett. (Link)

Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Helfrich Alsace Riesling 2007. (Link) 

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks X North Coast White Blend 2008. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on red wines from the Douro region. Lots to like and top wine in tasting - Symington Family Estates Altano 2006 - sells for just $10. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg on wines from Channing Daughters winery on Long Island. Tasting notes on several, with special praise for the Sylvanus 2008. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on domestically produced sweet wines. Praise for those from Hermann J. Wiemer, Bonny Doon, Rancho de Oro Puro, Raymond Vineyard & Cellar, and Dashe Cellars. (Link)

Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends red wines for fall enjoyment. The chosen are Ceretto Zonche ra Barolo 2004, Ceretto Asij Barbaresco 2006, Rodney Strong Alexander Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Sterling Vineyards Three Palms Merlot 2005, and Hess Mount Veeder 19 Block Cuvee 2006. Also, nice comment for Marcari Estate Merlot 2005. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine writer John Mariani on Brunello wines of the 1997 vintage. Praise for several, including Castello Romitorio. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on a recent tasting of the 2002 vintage of Bordeaux wines. Praise for several, including Chateau Bernadotte and Reserve de la Comtesse. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on New Zealand Pinot Noir, with a recommendation for Stoneleigh Marlborough Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Zinfandel wines from Paso Robles. Winners are from Rosenblum, Ridge, Peachy Canyon, Grey Wolf Cellars, Four Vines, and Adelaida Cellars. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on Oregon Pinot Noir. Focus is on the 2007 vintage. Highest praise for offerings from Bergstrom, Stoller, Cristom, Penner-Ash, and Domaine Serene. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on Pinot Noir wines from the Russian River Valley. Nice comments for producers Dutton Goldfield, Iron Horse, Sequana, Gary Farrell, Merry Edwards, and others. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on harvest in Loudoun County, Virginia. Focus is on Corcoran Vineyards and others. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on Millennial generation wine drinkers and their wine drinking habits. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on renewed interest in Riesling wines. Recommendations include Australian producers Alice White, Jacob's Creek, Lensingham, Penfolds, Peter Lehmann, and Rosemount. From Washington State, producers noted are Chateau Ste. Michelle, Hogue, Pacific Rim, and Snoqualmie. California Rielsing producers recommended are Beringer, J. Lohr, and Sterling. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on red wines from Rioja. Top choice in tasting is Baron de Ley Reserva 2003. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on Pinot Gris wines. Top choices are all from Oregon - Sokol Blosser 2008, Acrobat 2008, and King Estate 2008. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on current release wines from Blackbird Vineyards. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the opening of a New York City wine shop with a focus on Italian wine. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on Clayhouse Sauvignon Blanc 2008 - scroll down to read. (Link)

Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on a recent trip to the Jura region. (Link)

Tasting room: Wine editor and blogger Ray Isle on a vertical tasting of Chateau de Beaucastel Chateaueuf du Pape. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Marc Chauvet Brut Tradition NV. (Link)

The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on the settlement of the lawsuit between Michael Broadbent and the publisher of The Billionaire's Vinegar. (Link)