Lots of recommendations this week for holiday entertaining and gift wines. Thoughtful choices in the Chicago Tribune by columnist Bill Daley and in the Houston Chronicle by Dale Robertson. At the Wall Street Journal, columnists Gaiter and Brecher report on a tasting of top grower Champagnes. And wine blogger Alder Yarrow profiles the Chile's Casa Marin winery in great detail. JG

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Rosenblum Cellars Contra Costa Zinfandel 2007. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Domaine de la Mordoree Tavel 'La Dame Rousse' 2008. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Coppola Director's Cut Zinfandel 2007. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Parcel 41 Napa Valley Merlot 2005 (and 2006). (Link)

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

New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg on the release of the Merliance 2006 from the Long Island Merlot Alliance. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on 'grower' Champagne. Top rated is Roger Coulon 'Tradition' Premier Cru, while H. Goutorbe 'Cuvee Prestige' Premier Cru and Pierre Moncuit 'Hugues de Coulmet' Blanc de Blancs are cited as good values. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on white Rioja wines that age well, from Bodegas Lopez de Heredia. Also, nice comments for wines from Diniastia Vivanco and Bodegas Muga. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the best red wines for the holidays. Dozens listed, including Cune Imperial Reserva 2001. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on the Burgundy wines of Bouchard. Praise for the Beaune Greves Vigne de L'Enfant Jesus 2005. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Late Bottled Vintage Port. Recommended wines are from Taylor Fladgate, Smith Woodhouse, Quinta do Crasto, Graham's, Gould Campbell, Fonseca, and Dow's. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on wines to give for the holidays. Recommended are Morlet 'La Proportion Doree' 2008, Becker Estate Pinot Noir 2007, and Montevina Winery Amador County Zinfandel 2006. (Link) On another page, wine writer Mike Dunne recommends Milliaire Winery Ghirardelli Vineyard Heritage Old Vine Zinfandel 2005. (Link)

Napa Valley Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on Riesling wines. Recommended is Jacob's Creek Riesling 2008. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on gifts for wine lovers. Numerous gadgets reviewed. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on wines for the holidays. Highest rated is Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2005. Praise also for Miner 'The Oracle' 2005. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell on pairing wine with chocolate. Recommended are Sandeman Founder's Reserve Port, Ceretto Moscato d'Asti, Michele Chiarlo 'Vivole' Moscato d'Asti, Pedro Domecq Amontillado Sherry, and Harvey's Bristol Cream Sherry. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on Prosecco wines, with a recommendation for Astoria Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Missesimato 2007. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on the wines of Baileyana and Tanget. Recommendations for Baileyana Grand Firepeak Cuvee Syrah 2006 (as well as the Chardonnay 2007, and Pinot Noir 2007). From Tangent, recommendations are for the Albarino 2008, and Riesling 2008. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland recommends Pinot Grigio wines for holiday entertaining. Top choice in tasting is Primaterra Pinot Grigio 2008. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on wines to give for the holidays. Highest rated are Elvi Wines Ness 2004, and Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape 'Telegramme' 2006. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on holiday wines. Recommended are King Estate Pinot Gris 2008, Terrazas de los Andes Malbec 2007, and Perrin Cotes du Rhone Villages 2007. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on the Casa Marin winery in Chile. Tasting notes on many new and pending releases. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on a variety of topics this week. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel has high praise for Sausal Century Vines Zinfandel 2007. (Link)

Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on a tasting of wines at Chambers Street Wines in New York. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Michael Franz give a very high score to Bodegas Dios Baco Oloroso 'Baco Imperial' Sherry. (Link)

Tasting room: Wine editor and blogger Ray Isle on wine and food pairings, with recommendations for Spring Seed Wine Co. Chardonnay 2008, Hugel Gewurztraminer 2007, Henriot Blanc Souverain NV, Antinori Peppoli 2007, and La Crema Pinot Noir 2008. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Bricco Maiolica Barbera d'Alba 2007. (Link)

The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on wine writer Matt Kramer and a column he has written on a winery perched on Mount Etna. (Link)