In the Wall Street Journal this week, columnists Gaiter and Brecher find much joy in 2003 vintage Port wines. Columnist Dave McIntyre, writing in the Washington Post, puts the focus on small-production "grower" Champagnes. And in the Miami Herald, columnist Fred Tasker offers an eclectic mix of wines recommended for holiday entertaining. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Husch Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks d'Arenberg 'The Stump Jump' 2007. (Link)

Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Hahn Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2007. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Weingut Berhard Ott Gruner Veltliner 'Fass 4" 2008. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Yarden Odem Vineyrd Chardonnay 2007. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks La Valentina Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2006. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the wines of Chateauneuf du Pape. Top wine in tasting is Monpertuis Cuvee Classique 2007. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on vintage Port wines. Best in tasting is Graham's 2003, while Quinta do Crasto 2003 is cited as a good value. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the suit filed against a bottle maker by Francis Ford Coppola. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on sparkling wines for the holidays. Dozens recommended, including Dom Ruinart 1990, Laurent Perrier Ultra Brut NV, and Heidsieck Monopole Silver Top 2002. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on the benefits of decanting wine. Case in point is Antinori Solaia 1995. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Champagnes under $35. Producers cited are Heidsieck, Gosset, Delamotte, Chartogne-Taillet, and Franck Bonville. Also, tasting note and priase for Louis Roederer Cristal Brut 2002. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on fine Champagnes being sold at bargain prices. Examples include Veuve Clicquot Rose 2002, Krug Grande Cuvee, and Louis Roederer Cristal Brut 2002. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on Beaujolais Nouveau. Nice mentions for Georges Duboeuf, Mommesin, Bouchard, and Louise Tete. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on wines for holiday entertaining. Bargain white choices are Black Box Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, Firestone 'Discoveries' Chardonnay, Lockwood Chardonnay 2008, Apaltagua Reserva Chardonnay 2009, Geyser Peak Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Bogle Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Columbia Crest 'Grand Estates' Pinot Grigio 2008, Dry Creek Chenin Blanc 2008, Big House White 2008, and Tapena Verdejo 2008. For red wines, the picks are Wily Jack Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Ravenswood Vintners Blend Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Ravenswood Vintners Blend Merlot 2007, Snoqualmie Merlot 2007, Smoking Loon Syrah 2007, Lindemans 'Bin 50' Shiraz 2008, Wily Jack Zinfandel 2007, d'Arenberg 'The Stump Jump' Shiraz 2007, Santa Cristina Sangiovese 2007, Falling Star Malbec 2008, and Tercos Malbec 2007. (Link)

San Diego Union Tribune: Wine columnist Robert Whitley on shopping for wines online. Also, high ratings for Dry Creek Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2005, and Truchard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on grower Champagnes and other sparkling alternatives for the holidays. (Link) On another page, highest recommendations for Legras & Haas Cuvee Prestige Grand Cru Vielles Vignes NV, and Jose Michel et Fils Brut Special Club 2002. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on ordering wine online, and the difficulties of doing so in Texas. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on holiday wines he recommends, including Argyle 'Extended Tirage' 1999, Grooner Gruner Veltliner 2008, Marquis-Philips Grenache 2007, and The Velvet Devil Merlot 2007. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on wine books for holiday giving. Also, recommendation for Barone di Valforte Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2008. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on unoaked Chardonnay wines. Recommended are Morgan Metallico Chardonnay 2008, and Mer Soleil Silver Unoaked Chardonnay 2007. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on wines for the holidays. Highest recommendations are for St. Francis Red 2006, Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 2003, Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cepages Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, and Masi Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2004. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on inexpensive red wines for holiday entertaining. Top choice is Bohemian Highway Cabernet Sauvignon 2007. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on new wine books to consider as holiday gifts. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on red wines from Chile priced over $40. Top picks are from San Pedro, and Valdivieso. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman has nice things to say about Arretxea Irouleguy 2005, and Tissot Arbois 2006. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel offers tasting notes on several vintages of Murphy Goode 'Liar's Dice' Zinfandel. (Link)

Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on fine Burgundy, with nice mentions for producers Chandon de Brialles, Lafarge, Domiane Bizot, and Gorgeous Pierre & Francois Bertheau. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Micheal Apstein offers praise for Merry Edwards Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Cave St. Desirat St. Joseph 2007. (Link)

The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on the revival of the Fiorano estate by Piero Antinori's family. (Link)