In the New York Times, columnist Eric Asimov reviews a number of Rioja Reserva wines, with nice comments for several. Wine columnist Laurie Daniel, of the San Jose Mercury News, writes this week on the quality evolution of Soave wines, with tasting notes for a number of noteworthy selections. And wine blogger David White (Terroirist) interviews winemaker Michael Silacci of Opus One in Napa Valley. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon 2008. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Santi Pinot Grigio Sortesele 2010. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico 2009. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Covey Run Riesling 2010. (Link)

Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Mastroberardino 'Mastro' Campania IGT 2010. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Bodegas Godelia Bierzo White Wine 2009. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the special pleasures of Rioja Reserva wines that are aged before release, offering great value as mature wines. Highest rated is La Rioja Alta Vina Ardanza 2001. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on Long Island Chardonnay wines produced entirely in stainless steel. Nice comments on wines from Sherwood House Vineyards, Pindar Vineyards, Palmer Vineyards, Lieb Family Vineyards, Pellegrini Vineyards, and Castello de Borhese. (Link) International Herald Tribune: Staff writer Eric Pfanner on the puzzle that is the 2011 vintage in Bordeaux. Nice comments on several of the white wines, as well as red from Gruaud-Larose, the two Pichons, Haut-Bailly, and others. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on the excellent 2010 vintage white Burgundy wines. Tasting notes on wines from J.J. Vincent, Joseph Drouhin, Gilbert Picq, La Chablisienne, Comte Lafon, Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, and others. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons on finding value among the 2011 vintage wines of Bordeaux. Recommendations for many, including Lynch-Bages, Palmer, Lafite, Ausone, and more. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on Pinot Noir wines with moderate levels of alcohol. Nice mentions for wines from Francis Ford Coppola, Ramspeck, Angeline, DeLoach, and others. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the evolution of wine descrptions, with a nice mention for the Muscadet wines of Guy Bossard.

Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on the storage of wine in small, clay amphorae containers at Hamilton Russell Vineyards in South Africa. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy has nice things to say about Vale do Bofim Reserva 2009, from Dow in Portugal. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Chenin Blanc wines from California. Recommendations for wines from Picnic Wine Co., Ground Effect, Pine Ridge, Vinum Cellars, Precendent, Chappellet, and Roark Wine Co. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on Andis Wines of Amador County. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on wine tasting abilities and tasting notes. Also, recommendation for Francis Ford Coppola Votre Sante Pinot Noir 2010. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the evolution of Soave wines from Italy. Comments on wines from Inama, Gina, Pieropan, Pra, Anselmi, and others. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the challenges of winegrape growing in Virginia. (Link) On another page, recommendations for bargain wines, with highest marks for Donnafugata 'Anthilia' 2010, and Ruca Malen 'Yauquen' Torrontes 2011. (Link) 

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on wine collector Denman Moody. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on Italian wines for seasonal enjoyment. Highest rated is Vietti 'Tre Vigne' Barbera d'Alba 2009. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on Cabernet Franc wines. Comments on several, including Lang & Reed, as well as a recommendation for Domaine de Pallus 2009. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on Trimbach wines from Alsace, with highest recommendations for the Riesling 2009, Gewurztraminer 'Vendanges Tardives' 2005, and Gewurztraminer 'Cuvee des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre' 2004. (Link) Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Robin Riddell on dry Riesling wines. Recommendation for wines from Peter Jakob Kuhn, Stadt Krems, and Kuentz Bas. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on value in Burgundy wines. Recommendations for wine from Faively, Christian Moreau, Chanson, Joseph Drouhin, and others. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on craft distillers in the Portland area. (Link) Seattle Times: Wine columnist Paul Gregutt on dining around Vancouver. Also, recommentation for Chateau Ste. Michelle Pinot Gris 2010. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on new releases from Weingut Veyder-Malberg in Austria. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the various soil types in Rioja, and the views of winemaker Telmo Rodriguez. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel has very nice things to say about Trefethen Estate Chardonnay 2010. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring offers some thoughts on Robert Parker's favorite restaurants in Paris. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Robert Whitley on dining in Bordeaux and Paris, with nice mentions for wines from Le Pin and Chateau de Pez. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts on a recent tasting of Petite Sirah wines, with high praise for Frank Family Vineyards SJ Vineyard Reserve 2009. (Link)

The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on the criteria for excellent wine lists. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger David White interviews winemaker Michael Silacci of Opus One. (Link)

Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Chateau Fonreaud 2005 as a fine value Bordeaux. (Link)

DaveMcIntyre'sWineLine: Wine blogger Dave McIntyre on the adoption of a 'bring your own wine' law in Maryland. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Cesconi Blauwal NV. (Link)