Syrah wines from Sonoma County get the attention of the San Francisco Chronicle tasting panel this week. In the New York Times, columnist Eric Asimov finds much to like in Pinot Noir wines from New Zealand, while on the other coast, wine writer Katherine Cole of the Portland Oregonian offers notes on many good-value Pinot Noir wines from Oregon. And Dave McIntyre of the Washington Post looks to Burgundy and the 2006 vintage for Pinot Noir values. JG