In the Washington Post, wine columnist Dave McIntyre comments on the stylistic differences in Malbec wines from France and Argentina. The San Francisco Chronicle tasting panel reviews Pinot Noir wines from the Russian River Valley this week, and find many to recommend. And wine blogger Fredric Koeppel has very nice things to day about Pinot Noir wines from Carlton Cellars in Oregon. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Santa Julia Torrontes 2011. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Dino Torti CastelRotto Barbera 2007. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Mountford'Liason' Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)

Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Domaine Pierre Morey Monthelie Rouge 2005. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet 2008. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks ArgiolasCostamolino Vermentino 2009. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the pleasures of Austrian Riesling. Some gems found in a mixed field of wines, with highest praise for Graf Hardegg Niederosterreich Riesling Vom Scholss 2008. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on a recent tasting competition featuring Merlot wines from Long Island and other regions. Praise for Long Island producers Castello di Borghese and Wolffer Estate, among others. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on Vermentino wines, with tasting notes on those from Vigne Surrau, Piero Mancini, Chateau Les Valentines, Antoine Arena, and Cascina. (Link) On another page, Teague reports on a party for Beard award winner Belinda Chang of The Modern in New York, with mentions for Bollinger Special Cuvee, and Billecart-Salmon Grand Cuvee. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons on a difference of opinion on the 2009 Port wines between the Taylor Fladgate group (Croft, Fonseca, Taylor) and the Symington family (Cockburn's, Dow's, Graham's, Warre's). (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on 'trophy wines' with mentions for Romanee-Conti, Colgin Cellars, and others. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson reports on the online retailer Naked Wines, with recommendations for wines from Mauricio Lorca, and others. A possibly problematic link. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on the fine Beaujolais vintage of 2009. Praise for Domaine Chatelus de la Roche 2009, and Domaine Rochette 2009. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Pinot Noir wines from the Russian River Valley. Tasting notes on wines from Zepaltas, Sequana, Picket Fence, Mossback, Holdredge, Free man, En Route, and Dutton Goldfield. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on regional differences in wines, noted at the Riverside International Wine Competition. Also, recommendation for Vendange Semillon Chardonnay NV. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on an annual tasting of Rhone varietal wines in Paso Robles. Nice mentions for TensleySyrah, Chateau de Nages, Domaine Roc des Anges, Dos Cabezas, Cowhorn, and others. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on Malbec wines from Argentina and France. (Link) On another page, recommendations for several wines, with highest rating for ClosLa Coutale Cahors 2008. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on a recent tastin of rose wines, with top score going to Domainede Mourchon Loubie 2010. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has nice things to say about Argento Torrontes 2010. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on warm weather wines. Hightest rating is for Tyler 'Presidio Vineyard' Pinot Noir 2008. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on Chardonnay wines with little or no oak influcence. Nice mentions for wines from St. Supery, Morgan, Toad Hollow, Finca La Linda, Kim Crawford, Drouhin, William Fevre, and others. Also, tasting note on Chamisal Domaine Alfred 'Stainless' Chardonnay 2009. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on the wines of Feudi di San Gregorio, with highest ratings for the Serpico 2005, and Falanghina 2009. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on wines with nuance. Recommendations for wines from Jordan Vineyard & Winery, Liberty School, Mumm Napa, and Poet's Leap. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on wine selections from a local Portland retailer, with nice mentions for wines from Jacques Lurton, Pedro Martinez, Tenuta La Pergola, and Cabanon. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on wines from the Presqu'ile Winery in the Santa Maria Valley. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on a new closure for Henschke Hill of Grace 2008. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on Pinot Noir wines from Carlton Cellars in Oregon. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring offers a few thoughts from the Natural Wine Fair in London. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Michael Apstein on FaivelyBourgogne Rouge 2008. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini reviews of wines from Bear Flag, Smith-Madrone, Hugel, and others. (Link)

Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on a tasting of wines from Domaine Sigalas in Greece. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger David White interviews winemaker Dave Page of Adelsheim. (Link)

Zester Daily: Wine blogger ElinMcCoy recommends a Slovenian wine - PullusG Traminec 2008. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends two wines from Mas Coutelou. (Link)

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