Eric Asimov, writing in the New York Times, takes a long look at a number of Gewurztraminer wines from various producing regions in the U.S. and finds scant few to love. In the Washington Post, wine columnist Dave McIntyre finds much to like in Chenin Blanc wines coming from South Africa. And at Wine Review Online, wine writer Linda Murphy offers some thoughts on of rose wines from California and differing production methodologies. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Chapoutier Belleruche Rose 2009. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine Tavel 2008. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Domaine des Braves Regnie 2009. (Link)

Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Domaine Lavigne Saumur-Champigny 2008. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on a tasting of Gewurztraminer wines produced in the U.S. Results rather uneven, but praise especially for Brandbord Oregon Umpqua Valley 2007. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg on vintner Anthony Nappa and his Long Island wines. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on wine terminology. Also, recommendations for wines from Foxen, Altare, Mount Nelson, Au Bon Climat, and Christian Moreau. (Link) On another page, she offers some thoughts on blended wines, with praise for wine from Andrew Will Winery. (Link) On yet another page, she comments on Riesling wines from the North Fork of Long Island, with nice mentions for wines from Peconic Bay, Paumanok Vineyards, and Channing Daughters. (Link) Columnist Jay McInerney has nice things to say for Cava wines, including some from Freixenet. (Link) On another page, he reports on Champagne by the glass selections at the Claridge's Bar in London. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on the Barsac wines of Chateau Coutet. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on her selection of summer wines. Dozens of wines recommeded. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on wines from the 2009 harvest in Bordeaux. Very high praise for Chateau Petrus and other right bank wines. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Sauvignon Blanc wines from Napa Valley. Those from Starmont, Oberon, Cliff Lede, Hall, Grgich Hills, and Azur are recommended. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on light red wines for summer enjoyment. Mostly selections from France and Italy, but with a nod to a Gamay Noir from Edumunds St. John. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on vintner John Collins and his Stone Garden Vineyards wines. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on the wines of the Loire Valley, with a nice comment on Oisly-Thesee Touraine 'Les Gourmets' 2009. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on unusual wine grape varieties. Nice comments on Chenin Blanc, Gruner Veltliner, Verdelho, Albarino, and Petite Sirah wines from Dancing Coyote, as well as Negrette, Cabernet Pfeffer, Malavasia Bianca, and Verdelho from Wild Horse. (Link) 

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre has nice things to say for Chenin Blanc wines from South Africa. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on several, with highest ratings for Spice Route 2008, and The Winery of Good Hope 2008. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers recommends Hirsch Vineyard Southbound Cuvee 2008. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on Chenin Blanc wines from France and South Africa, with mentions also of Calfornia producers such as Dry Creek Vineyard. Recommendation for Champalou Vouvray 2008. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on the evolution of Chardonnay wines in California. Highest recommendations are for Chateau Montelena Napa Valley 2008, and Patz & Hall Sonoma Coast 2008. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on red Burgundy wines. Top choice is Maison Champy Signature Bourgogne 2006. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on white wines to pair with pork dishes. Tasting notes on several, with nicest comments for Rodney Strong Reserve Chardonnay 2007. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow reports from Aspen on the Food & Wine Classic. Nice mentions for Clos de la Roche Vielles Vignes, Dom Perignon, J.L. Chave Rhone wines, and Thierry Allemande Cuvee Reynas Coronas. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on a new 1.5L 'pouch' of Riesling wine from Glenora Wine Cellars Riesling. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel has lots of nice things to say for Coeur Esterelle Provence Rose 2009. (Link)

Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on a tasting in Paris of the 2009 vintage Beaujolais wines. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Linda Murphy on rose wines from California. Nice comments for those from Hop Kiln, Etude, Beckmen Vineyards, Quivira Vineyards, and Frog's Leap. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Mas Theo Coteaux du Tricastin 2007. (Link)

Diner's Journal: Wine blogger Eric Asimov with a bit more on Gewurztraminer and Chinese cuisine. (Link)