In the Financial Times, columnist Jancis Robinson takes a look at the difficulties of the 2011 harvest around the globe, while Jon Bonne - writing in the San Francisco Chronicle - assesses the 2011 harvest in California. Stepping back in time, New York Times columnist Eric Asimov offers notes on several older vintages of Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon, and offers thoughts on the evolution of Cabernet Sauvignon style in Napa Valley. And wine blogger Fredric Koeppel (Bigger Than Your Head) continues his reporting from Bordeaux this week. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut NV. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Macon Lugny Les Charmes 2009. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Trajarino Vinho Verde. (Link) Forbes Online: Wine writer Jeff Lefevere recommends Hess Collection Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2007. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Colores del Sol Malbec 2010. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Grgich Hills Fume Blanc 2008. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on well-aged Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon wines, with notes on several older vintages of Charles Krug. Modern style evolution is lamented, but wines from Corison, Dominus, Frog's Leap and a few others are called out as staying true to the classic and elegant style. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague interviews rock star Bryan Ferry, who likes French wines. Nice mentions for Chateau Figeac, Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, and others. Recommendations also for wines from Domaine Michel Magnien, Gachot-Menot, Domaine Tempier, Jermann, and Didier Dagueneau. (Link) On another page, Teague comments on a Ferry favorite - Leeuwin Estate Riesling Art Series 2009. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons comments on wines aboard a recent flight from London to New York, including offerings from Bailyana, Ayala, and others. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the difficulties of the 2011 harvest in many wine regions around the globe. Nice mention for Chateau Pontet-Canet. (Link)

Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on finding wine bargains, with recommendation for Renato Ratti Nebbiolo d'Alba 2008. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on wines from Sardinia, with a tasting note on Santadi Grotto Rossa 2008. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Pinot Noir wines from Anderson Valley. Lots to like, with recommendations for offerings from Anthill Farms, Navarro, MacPhail, and others. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne offers an update on the progress of the 2011 harvest in California. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on winemaker Jed Steele and his Shooting Star wines. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on the winemaking year, with a recommendation for Santa Cristina Campogrande Orvieto 2008. (Link)

Washington Post: Guest columnist Jason Wilson on the wines of Southwest France. Praise for the indigenous grape varieties, and nice comments on wines from Domaine des Terrisses, Domaine du Cros, Chateau Bellevue la Foret, and others. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward has nice things to say about Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc/Viogner. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Robin Riddell on Beaujolais wines, with recommendations for Clos de La Roilette Fleurie 2010, Damien Coquelet Chiroubles 2010, and Jean-Paul Brun Terres Dorees Cote de Brouilly. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on wines to pair with pork chops. The chosen are Bodegas Montecillo Gran Reserva Rioja 2003, MacMurray Ranch Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2009, and d'Arenberg Sparkling Chambourcin NV. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole recommends David Hill Vneyards Farmhouse Red NV. Scroll down to read. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow has nice things to say about Arnot-Roberts Clary Ranch Syrah 2006. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the discussion among wine writers and others in the industry regarding the lack of recommendable wines under $12 from California. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel reports again this week from Bordeaux, and has nice things to say about wines from Chateau Tire Pe. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on her recent trip to a Qvevri conference in the Republic of Georgia. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Robert Whitley on Merlot wines from Napa Valley. Recommendations for wines from St. Clement, Niebaum-Coppola, Swanson, and St. Supery, with mentions for others. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini reviews of wines from Castello di Volpaia, and others. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger David White interviews Sjaak Nelson, winemaker at Jardin Wine Estate in South Africa. (Link)

Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Domaine Andre et Mireille Tissot Cremant du Jura Brut NV. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza Reserva 2000 (and 2001). (Link)