Good week for profiles, with Lettie Teague of the Wall Street Journal talking to Robert Schagrin of Crush Wine & Spirits in New York, while Dave McIntyre of the Washington Post interviews wine importer Robert Karcher. And wine blogger Robert Whitley of Wine Review Online (not to be confused with this newsletter) interviews winemaker Rick Sayre from Rodney Strong, and comments on several of his wines. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Goats do Roam White 2009. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Easton Zinfandel 2007. (Link)

Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Domaine Alain Assadet Menetou-Salon Blanc 2009. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Trapiche Broquel Pinot Noir 2009. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Luigi Righetti Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2008. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the 2008 vintage of Pinot Noir wines form Oregon. Lots to like, with highest marks for Belle Pente Pinot Noir 2008, which is also noted as a good value. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on new wines from Portugal, with recommendations for Ramos Pinto Duas Quintas Reserva 2007, Quinta do Vale Dona Maria 2005, Twisted Douro 2007, Quinta do Vale Meao Meandro 2007, and Quinta del la Rosa 2007. (Link) On another page, Teague offers thoughts on several importers of wines from Portugal, including Broadbent Selections, Tri-Vin Imports, and Winebow, with mentions for the brands they bring into the U.S. (Link) On yet another page, she interviews wine retailer Robert Schagrin of Crush Wine & Spirits in New York. Along the way, nice mentions for Numanthia Toro 2008, Desvignes Morgon Cote du Py 2009, and Bouchard Chambertin Clos de Beze 2008. (Link) Finally, Teague explores the wine bar Anfora in New York, and comments on Cave Caloz Petite Arvine 'La Mouziere Les Coteaux de Sirre Valais' 2007. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on Pinot Noir wines from Sonoma County. Praise for Windsor Sonoma and Williams-Selyem, with tasting notes also on wines from Failla Hirsch, Freeman, Morlet Family, and Martinelli Vineyards. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the 2009 vintage in Burgundy. Lots to like, but mixed opinions on aging potential. Many favored producers are named, including de Vogue, Sylvain Pataille, Anne Gros, and a dozen others. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy has lots of nice things to say about Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews domestic Port style wines. Recommendations for those from Prager Winery, Pedroncelli, Quinta Cruz, St. Amat, and Ficklin Vineyards. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on divergent styles of Zinfandel. Praise for those from Seghesio, Ridge, Frog's Leap, Foxglove, Dashe Cellars, and Brown Estate. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne recommends Boeger Winery Lot. No. 29 Hangtown Red. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger offers a difficult wine quiz. Also, recommendation for Martin Codax Albarino 2009. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the wines of Navarra, with tasting notes and comments on wines from Bodega Julian Chivite, Red Guitar, Senorio de Sarria, Bodegas Ochoa, and others. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre profiles wine importer Robert Karcher. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on several Karcher wines, with highest ratings for those from Michel & Stephane Orgier, Lamiable, Domaine des Hauts de Sanziers, and Domaine Cordier Pere et Fils. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on several wines made under the Cupcake brand. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Guest columnist Fred Tasker on Sauvignon Blanc, with recommendations for those from Hanna, Brassfield, and Cloudy Bay. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward has nice things to say about Castillo de Monseran Garnacha Carinena. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: The tasting panel picks wines to pair with shepherd's pie. Best match is Rubrato Aglianico Dei Feudi di San Gregorio 2006. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on Syrah, Shiraz, and Petite Sirah wines, with recommendations for Parducci 'True Grit' Petite Sirah 2007, Penfolds 'Thomas Hyland' Shiraz 2008, and Mission Hill 'SLC' Syrah 2007. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on Port wines, with recommendations for several from Graham's, Croft, and Dow's. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on Vermouth producers in Portland making the Cana's Feast and Imbue brands. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow weighs in on several newly released wines from Seven Hills. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman recommends Clos Ouvert Loconmilla 2008, a Carmenere wine from Chile. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel offers high praise for Hugel 'Classic' Pinot Gris 2006. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on Les Clos Sacres Savennieres 2002. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Robert Whitley profiles Rick Sayre, winemaker at Rodney Strong, with nice comments on several of his wines. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offer mini reviews on several wines from Cru, Centine, La Jota, and others. (Link)

Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on the usefulness of wine apps. (Link)

Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Bodega Colome Estate Malbec 2008. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Domaine de Terres Dorees Morgon 2009. (Link)

Diner's Journal: Wine blogger Eric Asimov offers more thoughts on Oregon Pinot Noirs, with a recommendation for Ponzi Tavola 2008. (Link)