Several nods to French wines for Bastille Day this week, including numerous tasting notes and recommendations from Bill Daley of the Chicago Tribune. In the New York Times, columnist Eric Asimov suggests a dozen lesser known wine varietals worth discovering. And wine blogger Blake Gray reports from the Riesling Rendezvous in Seattle, with tastings notes on several wines. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Dominus Estate Napanook 2007. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Ouro Vino Verde 2009. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz picks Chateau Greysac 2003. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Muga Rosado Rioja 2009. (Link)

Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Arcadian Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir 2005. (Link) 

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Finca Vina Mein Blanco 2008. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on wines worth discovering. Little-known varietals such as Romorantin, Pineau d'Aunis, and Assyrtiko. Nice mentions for a few producers, such as Sigalas, Valle dell'Acate, Heitz, Emilio Rojo, and others. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on the wine cellar at the American Hotel in Sag Harbor, NY. Tasting notes on Gruaud-Larose 1982, Ducru-Beaucaillou 1996, Enrique Foster Ique Malbec 2009, Heron Pinot Noir 2008, and Auntsfield Chardonnay 2007. (Link) On another page, McInerney reviews the wine list of an inn in Chappaqua, with mentions for Domaine Tempier, D'Angerville Volnay, Marcassin, Sine Qua Non, Ecard, Ramonet, and Domaine de la Romanee Conti. (Link) On yet another page, McInerney comments on wines from Chateau Lafite and Latour a Pomerol. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons weighs in on a variety of topics, with nice comments on Pagos del Rey Rueda Blume 2007. (Link) On another page, Lyons offers tasting notes on Bollinger RD Champagne. (Link) On still another page, Lyons shares his tasting notes on Chateau L'Evangile 1979. (Link) Wine columnist Lettie Teague reports on a tasting of several vintages of Louis Roederer Cristal Champagne, with great praise for the wines. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on bargain wines. Nice comments for wines from Altos du Luzon, Creta Roble, Borsao, Stefano Farina, and Mas du Fadan. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the 2009 vintage Beaujolais wines. Much praise, and many producers named. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on Orvieto, with praise for Antinori Campogrande Orvieto Classico 2009. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Pinot Noir wines from the Santa Lucia Highlands. Wines from Testarossa, Siduri, Sequana, Roar, Pelerin, Morgan, and August West are recommended. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on the evolution of Riesling wines on the U.S. market. Nice comments for Polka Dot Riesling 2008. (Link)

Denver Post: Wine columnist Douglas Brown on sparkling Sauvignon Blanc from Australia, with a focus on Emeri. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on wine writer Oz Clarke. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on bargain wines, the highest rated of which is Domaine Bellevue Touraine Rose 2009. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on the use of sulphites in wine, which a nice comment for Our Daily Red 2008. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on rose wines. Highest rated are Pommery Rose Champagne NV, and Jaboulet Parallele 45 Rose 2009. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Albarino wines. Top choice is Burgans Albarino 2009. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on French wines to enjoy for Bastille Day. Tasting notes on many, including those from producers Bouchard, Leflaive, Duboeuf, Domaine de Nizas, Chapoutier, and others. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on Oregon wines sold in France. Tasting notes on wines from La Bete and Evening Land. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers tasting notes on several vintages of Dom Perignon. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on a variety of topics, including the sale of Evesham Wood winery. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel has nice things to say about Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais-Villages 2009. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers numerous tasting notes on Greek wines. (Link)

Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on wines of the Costers del Segre. (Link)

Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray offers notes from the Riesling Rendezvous in Seattle, with nice comments for many of the Riesling producers whose wines were featured there. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Gerald Boyd profiles winemaker Merry Edwards and her wines. (Link)

Tasting room: Wine editor and blogger Ray Isle recommends Mulderbosch Rose 2009, and Michele Chiarlo Moscato d'Asti 2008. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Van Volxem Saar Riesling 2008 (and 2009). (Link)

Diner's Journal: Wine blogger Eric Asimov on a recipe for a Rye whiskey Manhattan. (Link)