In the New York Times, columnist Eric Asimov examines the evolution of style among producers of Cote Rotie wines, and (in his Diner's Journal blog) offers thoughts on why Americans have yet to embrace Syrah. Bloomberg News columnist Elin McCoy reports this week on a vertical tasting of the wines of Chateau d'Issan and Chateau Rauzan Segla. And, just in time for Valentine's Day, the tasting panel of the San Francisco Chronicle recommends several rose Champagnes to love. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Jeromin Zestos Bianco 2010. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Zardetto Prosecco NV. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Jack Hammer Pinot Noir 2010. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Perrin Reserve Cotes du Rhone 2009. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Cleto Chiari Lambrusco di Sobrara NV. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the wines of the Cote-Rotie, with a focus on the evolution of style in the region. Praise for wines from Gentaz-Dervieux, Rostaing, and others. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on winemaker Eric Fry of Lenz Winery, and his wines. Tasting notes on the Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon wines which are inspired by Bordeaux traditions. Notes also on Lenz Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and sparkling wines. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on an upcoming auction of the private cellar of Burgundy producer Henri Jayer. (Link) Wine columnist Lettie Teague on age-worthy wines. Recommendations for wines from William Fevre, Penfolds, Grumello, Dr. Loosen, and Domaine Pradeaux. (Link) On another page, Teague offers thoughts from importer Nick Ramkowsky on the Torrontes wines of Argentina. Nice mentions for producers Crios, Hermanos, Finca Las Nubes, and Coquena. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons on wines for Valentine's Day. Recommendations for wines from Elio Perrone, Domaine de la Croix Carron, and Veuve Clicquot. (Link) On another page, Lyons offers tasting notes on the 2010 vintage of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on a recent vertical tasting of wines from Chateau Rauzan Segla and Chateau d'Issan. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on a recent tasting of 2008 vintage Bordeaux wines, with praise for many, including Calon Segur, Lagrange, Leoville Poyferre, Lynch Bages, and Pichon Lalande. (Link)

Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on new video maps of European wine regions. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on wines for Valentine's Day. Champagnes from Ayala, Taittinger, and Alfred Gratien are recommended, along with Port wines from Taylor Fladgate, Sandeman, Fonseca, and Graham's. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews rose Champagnes. Recommendations for those from Bruno Paillard, Deutz, Agapart & Fils, Ruinart, R.H. Coutier, Gosset, Gonet-Medeville, and Moutart Pere & Fils. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer Talia Baiocci on the white wines of Sicily. Praise in general for the distinctive wines, with tasting notes on wines from Tasca d'Almerita, Arianna Occipinti, Caravaglio, and others. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne has very nice things to say about Frog's Leap Merlot 2008 (and 2009). (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on wine terminology, its use and misuse. Also, recommendation for Centine Rose 2010. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on pairing wine with chocolate. Nice mentions for Port wines from Warre's, and Graham's, as well as Madeira from Blandy's. Recommendations also for late harvest Zinfandel wines from Dashe Cellars, and Ridge. And a nod as well for Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise from Paul Jaboulet. Tasting notes also on sweet white wines from Navarro, Lilia, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Husch, Calera, and others. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on wines for Valentine's Day enjoyment, with mentions for wines from Georges Duboeuf, Hugel, Burmester, Yellow Tail, Banfi, and others. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on several wines, with highest rating for R. Dumont et Fils Douce Cuvee NV. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on a new book by Russ Kane on the history of Texas wine. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on sparkling wines from France. Recommendations for wines from Baumard, J.J. Vincent, Ehrhart, and others, with special praise for Gerard Bertrand Cremant de Limoux Brut Rose. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on wines for Valentine's Day, with highest recommendations for Taittinger Prestige Rose NV, and Banfi Rosa Regale NV. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on stylistic differences between European and American wines, with comments from Hubert Trimbach. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole has nice things to say about Bodegas Monasterio de Corias 'Seis Octavos' Tierra de Cangas Joven Seleccion 2010. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on new release wines from Ehlers Estate. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the opening of sleek wine retailer Vintry Wines in New York. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel offers tasting notes on several Zinfandel wines from V. Sattui. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on Los Pilares, a Grenache and Carignane wine from San Diego. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Michael Apstein reports on a tasting of the 2009 vintage wines of Bordeaux. Highest recommendations for Branaire Ducru, Brane Cantenac, Figeac, Pichon-Lalande, and a few others. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts on the recent tasting of 2009 vintage Bordeaux wines in New York with high praise for Chateau Pichon Baron and Chateau Figeac, among others. (Link)

The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on new regulations from the E.U. on the labeling of organic wine. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger David White interviews winemaker Dave Guffy of the Hess Collection. (Link)

Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Ruinart Brut Rose NV. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Chateau Grand Traverse Lot 49 Rielsing 2010, from Michigan. (Link)

Diner's Journal: Wine bloggerEric Asimov on why U.S. consumers have not enthusiastically embraced Syrah. Nice mention for Arnot-Roberts. (Link)