This week, the San Francisco Chronicle tasting panel takes is first look at 2010 vintage Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc wines. On the other coast, columnist Howard G. Goldberg of the New York Times offers tasting notes on sparkling and still wines from two Long Island wineries. And in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, columnist Bill Ward finds some revered names and fine wines now being sold on tap in restaurants. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Chapoutier Belleruche Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2009. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Domaine Chignard Fleurie 'Les Moriers' 2009. (Link)

Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Chateau Mont Redon Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc 2009. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Layer Cake Shiraz 2009. (Link)

Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Protos Verdejo 2010. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov reports this week on a recent tasting of a variety of rums. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on sparkling wines from Sparkling Pointe winery on Long Island, with focus on the debut of Cuvee Carnaval, which is a bit sweet. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on wines from Laurel Lake Vineyards on Long Island, which is owned by a family of Chilean winemakers. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on hip-hop artist Jay-Z and his falling out with Cristal Champagne. Also, praise for a new Champagne from Armand de Brignac. (Link) Wine columnist Lettie Teague on actor Kyle MacLachlan and his 'Pursued by Bear' wine from Washington State. Along the way, nice mentions for wines from Newton, Aubert, Frog's Leap, Grgich Hills, and others. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on winemakeing in India. Focus on Sula Vineyards and Good Earth Winery. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the Primitivo wines of Puglia, with recommendations for several. (Link)

Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse offers a note on wines from Truro Vineyards. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy has lots of nice things to say about Chateau Montelena Riesling 2009. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc wines of the 2010 vintage. Recommendations for those from Whitehall Lane, Twomey, Starmont, Peju Province, Round Pond, Frog's Leap, and Azur. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer Talia Baiocchi on wines from Greece. Tasting notes on wines from Sigalas, Skouras, Mercouri Estate, and others. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne has nice things to say about Van Ruiten Family Vineyards Lodi Old Vine Zinfand el 2008. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on Lake County wines, with a focus on Vigilance Vineyards and their Cimarron 2009. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on Moscato wines. Notes on wines from O'Neill Vintners, Eberle, Fetzer, Michele Chiarlo, Navarro, and others. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Guest writer Patrick Comiskey on sparkling rose wines for summer enjoyment. Mentions for wines from Louis Bouillot, Mas de Daumas Gassac, Avinyo, Luis Pato, John Paul Brun, and others. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on 'green' practices in the vineyard and winery. Input from AmByth Estate, Rocca Family Vineyards, Beckmen Vneyards, Stolpman Vineyards, and Volk Vineyards. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on 14 Hands 'Hot to Trot' Red Blend 2008. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on summer wines. Highest rated of these is Heron California Pinot Noir 2010. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on wine in stainless steel kegs. Nice mentions for wines from Frog's Leap, Saintsbury, Hobo, Tangent, and Coppola. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Steve Prati on wines from Australia, with tasting notes on wines from Thorn-Clarke, Molly Dooker, d'Arenberg, and Peter Lehmann. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on pairing wine and cheese. Mentions for wines from Gruet, WillaKenzie, Lieb Family Cellars, Sequana, and Quady. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on wines from the Central Coast of California with nice comments for wines from Longoria, Evening Land, and others. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on a recent case of conterfeit wine in England. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on a recent tasting of Spanish wines. Nice comments on several, including wines from Bodegas Maranones, Benaza, Do Ferreiro, and others. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on picnic wines to enjoy. A very eclectic group includes wines from Chateau des Annibals, Luna Mater, Bindi Sergardi, Sella & Mosca, Domaine du Salvard, Chamisal Vineyards, Martin Codax, Torres, and Innocent Bystander. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on biodynamic wines produced in Austria. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Michael Franz on Etoile NV Brut from Domaine Chandon. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini reviews of wines from Bastianich, Gascon, Clif Family, Gran Feudo, and others. (Link)

Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray interviews vintners Stu and Charlie Smith of Smith-Madrone. (Link)

Snooth: Wine blogger Gregory Dal Piaz on Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio wines, with tasting notes and recommendations for a number of these. (Link)

Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy has nice things to say about Wild Horse Cabernet Sauvignon 2007. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger Dave White interviews winemaker Arco Laarman of Glen Carlou winery. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Chateau Bauduc Bordeaux Blanc 2009. (Link)

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