Interesting piece in the Washington Post this week by Dave McIntyre, who reviews many of the wines produced with fruit from the Bien Nacido Vineyard. In the Chicago Tribune, columnist Bill Daley reviews many Riesling wines. And wine blogger Blake Gray ponders the many styles and variations of Syrah and Shiraz wines. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling 2009. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Lopez de Heredia Vina Cubillo Crianza Rioja 2004. (Link)

Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Henry Estate Pinot Noir 2008. (Link)

Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Martinborough Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine columnist Gil Lempert-Schwarz recommends Sly Dog Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2004. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Palacios Remondo la Vendimia Rioja 2007. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on sake this week. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on wines of the Margaux appellation, with recommendations for Chateau du Tertre 2005, Alter Ego de Palmer 2006, Rauzan-Segla 2006, Chateau Margaux 2006, and Chateau Palmer 2006. (Link) On another page, much McInerney name dropping, but wines mentioned are Dampt Chablis 2007, and Faiveley Corton Clos de Corton 2002. (Link) Wine columnist Lettie Teague interviews Penfold's winemaker Peter Gago and offers praise for a good number of the wines. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons offers thoughts on biodynamic viticulture, and recommends Cullen Mangan Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2008. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on Dolcetto wines, with comments on those from Aldo Conterno, Bruno Giacosa, Pio Cesare, and Stefano Farina. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on an extensive tasting of wines from the Clos de Vougeot vineyard in Burgundy. (Link)

Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on light and refreshing white wines. Recommended are Domaine de la Louvetrie Muscadet Sevre et Maine 2009, Chateau de Bernier Chardonnay 2009, Barciarevalo 'Casamaro' Rueda 2009, Vullien et Fils Vin de Savoie Montmelian 2009, and Fuzelo Vinho Verde 2009. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on rose wines from Provence, with a focus on Chateau de Roquefort Cotes de Provence 2009. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Pinot Gris wines from the 2009 vintage. Recommended are those from Taz, Kings Ridge, King Estate, Etude, Cline Cellars, Castle Rock, and Acrobat. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Staff writer Janny Hu profiles the Gundlach Bundschu winery. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne has nice things to say for Peltier Station Hybrid Lodi Petite Sirah 2007. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on the wines of Hestan in Napa Valley, with nice comments for the Stephanie Merlot 2006. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the Bien Nacido Vineyard in Santa Maria Valley and the many fine wines that emerge from this vineyard. (Link) On another page, notes on some of the wines based on Bien Nacido fruit. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Roberston reports on his tasting panel's latest findings. Praise for wines from Shafer Vineyards, Charles Krug, and others. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on wines to pair with spicy foods. Recommendations for Redbank Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Selbach Piesporter Michelsberg Spatlese 2007, Leitz Rheingau Riesling 2008, and Moscato wines from Michele Chiarlo, Ceretto, and Vietti. (Link) 

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward has nice things to say about Dry Creek Vineyards Fume Blanc. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: The tasting panel picks wines to accompany a charcuterie platter. Recommended are Trimbach Pinot Blanc 2006, Albinea Canali Ottocentonero Sparkling Dry Lambrusco, Illuminati Riparosso Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Barth Rene Pinot Gris 2007, and Albino Armani Foja Casetta Vallagarina 2005. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on expensive Cabernet Sauvignon. Top choice is Buoncristiano 'The Core' Cabernet Sauvignon 2006. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on Riesling wines. Numerous tasting notes but top rating goes to Pacific Rim Wallula Vineyard 2007. (Link) 

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on Ridge Vineyards and their Three Valleys Red 2008. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on a variety of wine-related topics this week, some quite arcane. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel has nice things to say about Bisol Cartizze Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore NV. (Link)

Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on wines from Terra Alta made without sulphur. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Mary Ewing Mulligan gives a high rating to Antinori Peppoli Chianti Classico 2007. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts has a nice feature on Araujo Estate, with a number of tasting notes. (Link)

Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on the varied styles of Syrah and Shiraz. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Lapalu Brouilly Vieilles Vignes 2009. (Link)