Columnist Eric Asimov of the New York Times chronicles the ups and downs of Syrah production and styles in California. Guest writer Jacueline Friedrich, writing in the Los Angeles Times, offers insights into sparking wine prodcution in the Loire Valley. And wine blogger Alder Yarrow of Vinography offers a profile of Cameron Hughes and some of the wines he produces. JG 

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Grooner Gruner Veltliner 2009. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks William Fevre Chablis 'Champs Royeaux' 2008. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Parador Tempranillo Rose 2009. (Link)

Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends 42 Degrees South Pinot Noir 2008. (Link)

Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests CM Nero d'Avola Grappa. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Tamarack Cellars Firehouse Red 2008. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the rather uneven history of Syrah quality in California. Focus is on wines showing restraint, with praise fro those from Wind Gap, Qupe, Peay Vineyards, The Ojai Vineyard, Failla, A Donkey and Goat, Copain Wine Cellars, Bonny Doon Vineyard, and Arnot-Roberts. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg on wines from Lenz on Long Island. Nice comments for the Gewurztraminer 2006 and White Label Chardonnay 2007. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine Columnist Jay McInerney on rose wines. Nice comments for three from Long Island from Wolffer Estate, Croteaux, and Channing Daughters. From Provence, tasting notes on those from Commanderie de Peyrassol, Chateau de Pibarnon, and Chateau Minuty. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on several more rose wines, with highest praise for Bagnols Cassis Rose 2009. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons offers an assessment of the 2009 vintage for Beaujolais and German Riesling wines. (Link) Columnist Lettie Teague writes about Trebbiano wines, with a focus on wine producer Francesco Valentini. (Link) And on another page, she offers praise for Santa Rita 120 Sauvignon Blanc 2009. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the wines of Languedoc-Roussillon. Nice mentions for Mas de Daumas Gassac, Chateau Mansenoble, Les Clos Perdus, and Domaine Gayda. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on Chateauneuf-du-Pape, with a focus on the Domaine Moulin-Tacussel Hommage a Henri Tacussel 2007. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews white Burgundy wines under $50. Recommended are wines from Joseph Drouhin, Domaine Alain Normand, Domaine Perraud, Domaine du Chateau de Puligny-Montrachet, Dominique Cornin, Deux Montille, Pierre Yves Colin-Morey, Jean-Marc Brocard, and Bouchard. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer Maria Hunt on the wines of South Africa. Tasting notes on wines from Warwick Estates, Mulderbosch, Essay, and Graham Beck. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on Scribe vineyards and winery in Carneros, with nice comments on the Carneros Chardonnay 2007 and Carneros Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on El Alacran Mourvedre 2008, from Amador County. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on cases of wine fraud. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Guest writer Jessica Yadegaran on Pinot Noir wines from Anderson Valley. Praise for offerings from Couloir, Lioco, Navarro, Toulouse, and Goldeneye. (Link) 

Los Angeles Times: Guest writer Jacueline Friedrich on the sparkling wines of Monlouis, in the Loire Valley. Nice comments on several. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the trend to lighter glass wine bottles. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on bargain wines, with highest praise for La Bastide Sain Dominique Rose 2009. (Link) 

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on dry rose wines, with praise for Domaine de Nizas Rose 2009, and Etude Pinot Noir Rose 2008. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on wines from football coach Mike Ditka. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on domestic rose wines. Top choice is Frias Family Vineyard Rose 2008. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on the pleasures of Sherry, with a focus on types and not brands. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole interviews sake expert Sharona Tsubota. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on negociant Cameron Hughes, and the Hughes-Wellman Cabernet Sauvignon 2006. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the merits of noting the alcohol level of wine in reviews. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel has nice things to say for Gainey Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)

Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on the production of a natural and kosher wine. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Robert Whitley on the results of the recent Critic's Challenge 2010 wine competition, with Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling 2009 named Wine of the Year. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Domaine Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc 2007. (Link)

The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on foot-treading of wine grapes and some wineries adopting the practice. (Link)