In the Financial Times, columnist Jancis Robinson reviews Bordeaux vintages that are ready to enjoy, with tasting notes on many chateaux across several vintages. Columnist Jon Bonne, writing in the San Francisco Chronicle, takes a long and critical look at Merlot wines from Napa Valley and though he finds many to be lacking in character, balance, or value, several are singled out for praise. And wine blogger Ed McCarthy (Wine Review Online) offers many thoughts and notes on Nebbiolo wines from Italy's Piedmont region. JG

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Antinori Santa Christina Bianco 2011. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov takes note of the upcoming baseball season with an appreciation of Porter dark ales. Tasting notes on many, with highest marks for Speakeasy Payback Porter. (Link)

International Herald Tribune: Staff writer Eric Pfanner on a style evolution in Chablis, with comments on wines from William Fevre, Pattes Loup, Alice and Olivier De Moor, and others. (Link) On another page, Pfanner reports on the recent efforts of European wine producers to expand their market in China. (Link) 

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on the wines of Chateau Musar, in Lebanon. (Link) Wine columnist Lettie Teague on Kosher wines, with nice comments on wines from Covenant, Carmel, Domaine Netofa, Binyamina, and others. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons on picnic wines, with a focus on the Loire Valley. Comments on many producers, and recommendations for Le Claux Delorme 2011, and Le Haut-Lieu Sec 2010. Also, recommendation for an Italian wine - Roccolo Grassi Valpolicella Superiore 2006. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Staff writer Frederik Balfour on a recent Hong Kong auction focusing on wines from Domaine de la Romanee-Conti. (Link) On another page, Balfour comments on an upcoming Hong Kong auction that will feature the wines of Chateau Petrus. (Link)

Forbes Online: Contributor Katie Kelly Bell on Eberle Winery and its wines. (Link) Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on Bordeaux vintages that are ready to drink. Tasting notes on wines of many years and many chateaux, including Vieux Chateau Certan, Domaine de Chavalier, and more. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on Kosher wines, with recommendations for Pacifica Pinot Noir 2010, and Binyamina Bin Cabernet Sauvignon 2010. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on Merlot wines from Napa Valley, many of which are judged to be overbearing, over-priced, or both. Tasting notes and recommendations, however, for Merlot wines from Markham, Nickel & Nickel, and Mayacamas Vineyards. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne has nice things to say about St Amant Winery Lodi 'Marian's Old Vine' Zinfandel 2010. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on Zinfandel. Praise for Preston Dry Creek 2009, and Rodney Strong 'Knotty Vines' 2009. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on Zinfandel wines from Dry Creek Valley. (Link) On another page, recommendations for wines from several producers with highest praise for those from Rockpile Winery, and Ulises Valdez. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on good value wines. Notes on several, with highest ratings for Sledgehammer Zinfandel 2009, and Spell Syrah 2006. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers recommends Black Slate Priorat 2009. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on the white wines of Oregon. Nice mentions for wines from Ponzi, Bethel Heights, A to Z, Anne Amie, and others. Also, recommendation for Montinore Borealis 2010. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Adrien Matthews on wines for springtime enjoyment. Recommended are Domaine de Familongue 'L'Envol de Familongue' 2008, Cantine Salento Rosa del Golfo 2010, and Chateau Vignol 2010. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on finding the true worth of a wine. Praise for two wines from Heidi Barett, and special commendation to Columbia Crest Horse Heaven Hills 'Les Cheveaux H3' 2009. (Link) On another page, St. John considers the wines of the Southern Rhone Valley and offers recommendations for wines from Chapoutier, Domaine de Beaurenard, Tardieu-Laurent, Perrin & Fils, and others. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on the history of the Portland area's love affair with Italian wines. (Link) Seattle Times: Wine columnist Paul Gregutt offers a tongue in cheek critique of wine rating systems. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offer extensive notes on Grgich Hills Estate Fume Blanc 2010. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman offers a tasting note on Domaine Ferrande 'La Ferrande' 2009. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel offers high praise for Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 1998. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on wines for Passover, with notes on wines from Domaine Netofa, Drappier, Cellar Capcanes, and others. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Ed McCarthy on Nebbiolo wines from the Piedmont. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts on a recent tasting of Gattinara wines, with nice comments on wines from Travaglini. (Link)

The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray offers more thoughts on his recent trip to Burgundy. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger David White interviews winemaker Scott Lindstrom-Drake of Thumbprint Cellars. (Link)

Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Gainey Sauvignon Blanc 2010. (Link)

DaveMcIntyre'sWineLine: Wine blogger Dave McIntyre on an offer of small, individual vineyard plots fr om O. Fournier Wine Partners in Argentina. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Crawford Hills Young Vines Riesling 2010. (Link)