Lots of praise for the wines of Spain from Fred Tasker in the Miami Herald this week. Wine choices for Mothers' Day brunches also abound with columnist Bill Daley of the Chicago Tribune offering some savvy advice. And wine blogger Fredrick Koeppel recommends eclectic choices from South Africa and elswhere. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks La Petite Frog Picpoul de Pinet. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Quinata do Vallado Douro Vinho Tinto 2007. (Link)

Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Adjenda 2005. (Link)

Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Royal Tokaji Dry Furmint 2006. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Caruso & Minini Terre di Giumara 2008. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov has the week off but in the dining section there is a video of Eric and Mark Bittman discussing how to order wines by the glass. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg on new rose wines from Croteaux Vineyards on Long Island. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on California wines that age well, with nods to Domaine Carneros and Kalin Cellars. (Link) On another page, McInerney offers a profile and musings on the great Frank Schoonmaker, who pioneered the importation of fine wine into the U.S. (Link) On yet another page, columnist Lettie Teague comments on wines tasted at the Austria Uncorked tasting in New York this week. (Link) Another Lettie Teague article profiles vinter Cameron Hughes and his wines. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on women and wine, with comments from sommelier Virginia Philp and mentions for wines from ZD, Harlan Estate, and Colgin. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on Madeira wines. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on affordable wine from the Rhone Valley, with a focus on Maison Nicolas Perrin St. Joseph 2007. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews red wines from Greece. Recommendations for Tsantali Rapsani Red Wine 2006, Domaine Skouras nemea Saint George 2007, Katogi-Strofilia Peleponese Red 2007, Katogi-Strofilia Fresco Averoff Nemea Red 2008, Harlaftis Nemea Red Wine 2008, and Boutari Filiria Goumenissa Dry Red Wine 2007. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer Jason Wilson on Prosecco. Recommendations for offerings from Bellenda San Fermo, Bisol, Bortolomiol, Nino Franco, and Le Vigne di Alice Doro. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on red wines to pair with lamb dishes. Recommended are Saint Cosme Cotes du Rhone 2008, Jus Soli Roots Red 2007, and Chateau Paradis Casseuil 2008. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berge r on rose wines. Recommendation for Waterbrook Sangiovese Rose 2009. (Link)

Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Wine columnist Dan Berger on the 'trading down' phenomenon. Nice comment on Hogue Cellars Red Table Wine 2007, J Vineyards Pinot Gris, and Robert Mondavi Fume Blanc 2008. (Link)

San Diego Union Tribune: Staff writer Michele Parente on surprising values from Napa Valley, with praise for wines from Oberon. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on a bill introduced to congress that would ban direct wine shipping to consumers. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers profiles wine educator Eric Crane. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on wines with low alcohol. High rating for Saint M Riesling 2008. (Link) 

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward offers a profile of vintner David Graves from Saintsbury winery. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on wines from Spain. High recommendations for Terras Gauda Abadia de San Campio 2009, and Scala dei Priorat 2004. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Sauvignon Blanc wines from South Africa, with high praise for Hout Bay 2009. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on white wines to enjoy with a Mothers' Day brunch. Top recommendations go to Columbia Crest Gewurztraminer 2008, Hahn Pinot Gris 2008, and Fess Parker Ashley's Vineyard Chardonnay 2008. (Link) 

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on current releases from Jasper Hill Winery in Australia. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on a 'Vin de Table' offering from Chateau Palmer in Bordeaux. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on Spice Route Chakalaka 2008, from South Africa. (Link)

Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on favorite wines from the recent Louis/Dressner tasting in New York. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Robert Whitley on Chardonnay wines selling under $20. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Coto de Gomariz Ribeiro 2008. (Link)

The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on the bill introduced to congress that would dramatically alter the landscape of direct to consumer wine shipments. (Link)