In the Financial Times, columnist Jancis Robinson recounts a day of 'speed tasting' with Lalou Bize-Leroy. Jon Bonne, writing in the San Francisco Chronicle, takes a long look at Syrah wines from the Sonoma Coast and finds much to like. And wine blogger Alder Yarrow (Vinography) reports on the recent 'In Pursuit of Balance' tasting. JG

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Castelvero Piemonte Barbera 2009. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Delas Freres Crozes-Hermitage 'Le Clos' 2009. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Rodney Strong Merlot 2010. (Link)

Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Cuvelier Cuvee del Maule 'Earthquake Blend' 2009. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Gimenez Mendez Puzzle 2010. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on winemaker Serge Hochar and a recent tasting of his Chateau Musar wines, from the Bekka Valley of Lebanon. Lots to like in the wines and the wisdom behind them. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague interviews winemaker and consultant Aaron Pott, with a focus on his wines for Quixote and other clients. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on several of the Pott wines. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons on the white Bordeaux wines of the 2011 vintage, with praise for Chateau d'Yquem. (Link) On another page, Lyons offers some thoughts on the 2011 Pomerol wines, with nice mentions for Vieux Chateau Certan, La Chenade, and Le Pin. (Link) On yet another page, more thoughts on 'en primeurs' week in Bordeaux. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on a recent tasting of the 2010 vintage Burgundy wines of Louis Jadot. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson profiles Lalou Bize-Leroy of Domaine Leroy.

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on Cecchi wines, with praise for the Villa Cerna Chianti Classico Riserva 2007, and Val delle Rose Litorale 2010. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on Syrah wines from the Sonoma Coast appellation. Lots to like, with tasting notes on wines from Anthill Farms, Peay, Arnot Roberts, Wind Gap, and more. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on Coppermine Winery in the Sierra Foothills, with praise for the Cabernet Sauvignon 2008. (Link)

Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Wine columnist Dan Berger on 'cult' wines, with comments from winemaker Rick Kinabrunner of Giaconda in Australia. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the role of wine on Passover and Easter tables. (Link) On another page, recommendations for Passover and Easter wines, with highest marks for Ella Valley Vineyards EverRed 2007, and Puriri Hills Reserve 2006. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on wine by the glass programs. Along the way, nice mentions for wines from Rodney Strong, Ravenswood, Benziger, Donati, and others. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has nice things to say about Oveja Negra Cabernet Franc Carmenere 2010. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on wines for Passover and Easter, with highest rating for Dalton Canaan 2009. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on kosher wines, with highest recommendations for those from Goose Bay, Capcanes, and Bartenura. (Link) Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Tom Gannon on Malbec wines from Argentina. Recommendations for wines from Colome, Achaval-Ferrer, and Finca La Anita. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on wines for Passover and Easter, with recommendations for wines from Atalon, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Rodney Strong, Binyamina, Recanati, and Hagafen Cellars. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole has nice things to say about Valdibella 'Kerasos' Sicilia Nero d'Avola 2010. (Link) Seattle Times: Wine columnist Paul Gregutt on the varied pleasures of Greek wines, with tasting notes on many and a special recommendation for Alpha Estate Axia Malagourzia White 2010. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers many tasting notes from the recent 'In Pursuit of Balance' tasting. Praise for wines from Red Car, Ceritas, Peay, Sandhi, Chanin, Cobb, and others. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on wine writers' focus on pricey wines. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel has nice things to say about Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc Viognier 2011. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on Vit Lit, by Joe Mesics. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Michael Apstein on an extensive tasting of the wines of Chablis. Many producer mentions. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts interviews winemaker (and 'Bachelor') Ben Flajnik of Envolve Wine. (Link)

The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on wine industry titan Tony Terlato and his views of the future of wine in the U.S. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger David White on Shiraz wines, with highest praise for Wakefield 2009. (Link)

Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Fort Ross Pinotage 2007. (Link)

DaveMcIntyre'sWineLine: Wine blogger Dave McIntyre offers more thoughts on wines for Ea ster and Passover. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Vinalba Cabernet Sauvignon 2010. (Link)