Wine writer Laurie Daniel of the San Jose Mercury News takes an in-depth look at Petite Sirah wines from many parts of California. On the other coast, Dave McIntyre writes in the Washington Post about a tasting of Virginia wines alongside several from France and Napa Valley. And wine blogger Fredric Koeppel has nice things to say for 'summer' white wines. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks MacMurray Ranch Pinot Noir 2007, from Gallo. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Castello Banfi Le Rime 2008. (Link)

Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Alcance Cabernet Sauvignon 2007. (Link)

Los A ngeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Gurrutxaga Txakoli 2008. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Adelaida 'Version' 2006. (Link)

Philadelphia Inquirer:  Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Zaca Mesa Z Cuvee 2006. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Nino Franco Prosecco di Valdobbiadene NV. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Italian white wines. Focus on Vermentino wines, with plenty to praise. Top choice is Argiolas Costamolino 2008. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg on Peconic Bay Winery and its new line of 'Nautique' red, white, and rose wines. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the wines of the Okanagan Valley. Praise for many efforts. (Link)

Newsday: Staff writer Peter Gianotti on wines from Terlato Family Vineyards. Nice comments on the Russian River Valley Pinot Grigio 2007, and Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2007. Also, tasting note on Onabay Vineyards Blanc de Blancs 2006. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Chianti Classico wines. Recommended are Il Molino di Grace 2005, Fonterutoli 2006, Fatoria di Felsina Berardenga 2007, Castello Della Paneretta 2006, and Antinori Peppoli 2006. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on summer wines. Choices are Penasol Sangria, Dry Creek Vineyards Chenin Blanc 2008, and Hauth-Kerpen Mosel Riesling 2007. (Link)

Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Wine columnist Dan Berger on the evolution of wine quality in New York State. Nice comme nts for Anthony Road Semi-dry Riesling 2008. Also, tasting note on Flying Fish Merlot 2007. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on Petite Sirah. Nice comments for offerings from Clayhouse, Concannon, Aver Family Vineyards, Winterhawk, Shoe Shine, Foppiano, David Fulton, Il Gioiello, Bogle, Robert Biale, and Ridge. (Link) 

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on a good showing by Virginia wines tasted blind with others from Napa Valley and France. Nice comments for Barboursville Vineyards Octagon 2006. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson profiles winemaker Todd Graff and the wines he makes at Frank Family Vineyards. Praise for the Cabernet Sauvignon 2005. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on summer wines. Highest rated are Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2008, and 14 Hands Chardonnay 2007. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on the wines of Adobe Road Winery. Nice comments on the Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Zinfandel 2005, Pinot Noir 2006, Syrah 2005, and Cabernet Sauvignon 2005. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on finding value in the red wines of Spain. Top choice is Maximo Tempranillo 2006. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on wines to accompany barbecue cuisine. Recommended are Tenuta Olim Bauda Barbera d'Asti 'La Villa' 2007, and Michel Torino Don David Malbec 'Cafayate Valley' Reserve 2007. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow has nice things to say for Savanna 'Sogno Due' White Wine 2005. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman starts a conversation on the possibilities of pairing wines with s'mores. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on El Coto Rioja Blanco 2008, and Sequoia Grove Chardonnay 2007. (Link)

Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring offers a working definition of 'natural wines.' (Link)

The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov offer some thoughts on the controversial book 'The Billionaire's Vinegar.' (Link)