Wine columnist Elin McCoy of Bloomberg News reports from Spring Mountain in Napa Valley on a challenging harvest. In the Washington Post, wine columnist Dave McIntyre goes looking for good value Pinot Noir wines and finds several from around the globe. And Laurie Daniel, writing in the San Jose Mercury News, reviews many red wines from the Toro region of Spain, finding some outstanding values. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Herding Cats Merlot Pinotage 2008. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Mommessin Pouilly-Fuisse 2007. (Link)

Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Alois Lageder lagrein 2006. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Rancho Arroyo Grande 'Deep Sea Red' 2005. (Link)

Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Jacob's Creek Chardonnay 2008. (Link)

Philadelphia Inquirer:  Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Dow's 10 Year Tawny Port. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Stout this week. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg on a recent tasting of Long Island wines. Praise for Raphael First Label Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Wolffer Chardonnay 2007, and Bouke White Table Wine 2008. Among the red wines, top choices are Martha Clara Merlot 2007, Shinn Merlot 2007, Old Field Cabernet Franc 2006, and Roanoke Gabby's Cabernet France 2006. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on wines to bring to holiday feasts. Recommendations are for types and regions, but nice mentions for Chateau Gloria 2005, Chateau Gruaud Larose 2005, Kim Crawford Unoaked Chardonnay 2008, Altos Las Hormigas Malbec, and Prosecco wines from Mionetto and Bartenura. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on harvest in the Spring Mountain district of Napa Valley. Nice comments on wines from Philip Togni, Vineyard 7 & 8, and Spring Mountain Vineyard. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson profiles Jacques and Eric Boissenot, winemaking consultants to such luminary chateaux as Latour and Margaux. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on Port wines, with a focus on Taylor Fladgate and their Quinta de Vargellas 2005. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on Rhone white wine varietals. Recommended are Tercero Camp 4 Grenache Blanc 2008, Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc 2007, Novelty Hill Stillwater Creek Vineyard Roussanne 2007, Curran Grenache Blanc 2007, and Qupe Bien Nacido Hillside Estate Roussanne 2006. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias recommends Sean Minor Central Coast Chardonnay 2007, Renwood Sierra Foothills Zinfandel 2006, and Dingac Winery Plavac 2007. (Link) On another page, wine writer Mike Dunne has nice things to say for Uvaggio Lodi Vermentino 2008. (Link)

Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Wine columnist Dan Berger on the growing importance to wineries of wine clubs. Also, nice comments for Dry Creek Vinyards Dry Chenin Blanc 2008. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the wines of the Toro region of Spain. Nice comments on wines from Finca Sobreno, Liberalia, Bodegas Numanthia, Bodegas Elias Mora, and Maurodos. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Guest writer W. Blake Gray on 'natural wines' and the use of wild yeasts. Nice comments for Donkey & Goat Syrah 2007, and Lioco 'Indica' Mendocino County Red Wine 2007. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on Pinot Noir wines under $25. Top choice is Domaine Rois Mages Rully 'Les Cailloux' 2006. Nice comments on wines from Louis Jadot and Louis Latour, as well. Also mentioned are Tamar Ridge Devil's Corner 2008, Coppola Director's Cut 2007, and Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo. (Link)

Houston C hronicle: Wine authority Kevin Zraly on the basics of Burgundy. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on Minnesota native Eugenio Meschini and the wine he imports from Argentina. Nice comments on Famiglia Meschini Premium Mendoza Malbec Syrah 2008. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: The tasting panel picks wines to pair with beef bourguignon. Recommended are Writer's Block Counoise 2007, Bodega Belgrano 'Head Snapper' Malbec 2007, Taurino Salice Salentino Rosso Riserva 2004, Naoussa Boutari 2006, and Lungarotti Rubesco 2004. (Link)

Fort Worth Star-Telegram: Wine writer Jeff Siegel on Chardonnay alternatives. Recommended are Domaine du Tariquet 2008, Elsa Bianchi Torrontes 2008, The Other 'White' 2006, Charles Smith The Honorable Pinot Gris 2007, and Bogle Riesling 2008. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on 'second label' Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Top choice is Hess Cabernet Sauvignon 2006. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on pairing red wines with chocolate. Tasting notes on Arrowood Merlot 2006, Mettler Family Vineyards 'Epicenter' Zinfandel 2007, Boroli Dolcetto d'Alba 'Madonna di Como' 2006, Perrin et Fils Vinsobres Les Cornuds 2007, Newton Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Red Label 2007, and Terra Andina Carmenere Reserva 2007. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on a tasting of Lodi wines. Highest rating is for Klinker Brick Winery Old Ghost Zinfandel 2007. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman has started a conversation on pairing wines with Halloween candy. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel offers tasting notes on several wines including Clos Teddi Patrimonio 2008, Benovia Zinfandel 2007, Two Angels Divinity 2006, and Tormaresca Neprica 2008. (Link)

Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on wines made in amphora containers. (Link)

Tasting room: Wine editor and blogger Ray Isle on the questions rasied by geologists on the subject of 'terroir,' with a comment from Michel Chapoutier. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Neudorf Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)

The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on the marketing campaign for Wily Jack wines. (Link)