Eric Asimov, writing in the New York Times offers both a column and blog entry on the wines of Brunello di Montalcino and the recent scandal there. In the Minneapolis Star Tribune, wine writer Bill Ward has many nice things to say about many wine regions from Spain. And Bill Daley, in the Chicago Tribune, reports on a comparative tasting of Pinot Noir wines from California and Oregon. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Kamiak Rock Lake Red 2007. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks SeghesioSonoma County Zinfandel 2008. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Dolin Vermouth de Chambery Blanc. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Cantina Tramin Chardonnay 2008. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Brunello di Montalcino wines. Top wine in tasting is Conti Costanti 2004, while Camigliano2004 is cited as a value. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg on the maturation of the wine industry on Long Island. Nice mentions for many brands, including 2009 'rookie of the year' Onabay. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Staff writer Will Lyons on the wines of Lebanon, with a focus on Chateau Musar. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on wine world predictions for 2010. (Link)

Associated Press: Wine reporter Michelle Locke on the eco-winery trend, with a focus on Cade in Napa Valley. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the white wines of Rioja, with a focus on Finca Allende. Numerous other brand recommendations. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on Jaboulet, with nice comments on their Parallele 45 Cotes du Rhone. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on Rhone variety blended wines from California. Recommended are Tercero Cuvee Christie 2007, Skylark Red Belly 2007, Sans Liege 'The Offering' 2007, Kunin Pape Star 2007, Domaine de la Terre Rouge Tete-a-Tete 2006, and BeckmenCuvee Le Bec 2007. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias recommends Marotti Campi Xyris 2008, Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva 2005, and Alta Vista Classic Torrontes 2008. (Link)

Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Wine columnist Dan Berger on Sauvignon Blanc wines, with nice comments for Dry Creek Fume Blanc 2008, St. Supery Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Peregrine Sauvignon Blanc 2008, and Hippolyte Reverdy Sancerre. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on New Year's resolutions for wine lovers. Along the way nice mentions for Spanish wines, including Priorat, Ribera del Duero, Rueda, Rias Baixas, Rioja, Navarra, and Montstant. Sparkling wines from Mumm Napa, Gloria Ferrer, Domaine Ste. Michelle , Zardetto, and Cinzano get mentions, as do California wines Ridge Monte Bello, and Rhys Vineayrds Pinot Noir. (Link) 

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on ways to improve one's wine knowledge. Along the way, nice mention for Au Bon Climat. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell predicts tough times for expensive wines in 2010. Along the way, nice mentions for Zenato Pinot Grigio, Michel Turgy Champagne, and Chateau Coufran 2006. (Link) 

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on the value and quality of wines from Spain. Praise for importers Jorge Ordonez and Eric Solomon and their wines, as well as wines from Bodegas Muga, Lopez de Heredia, and others. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on the wines of Joseph Drouhin. Tasting notes on the Closde Vougeot 2007, Charmes-Chambertin2007, Clos des Mouches 2007, Marquis de Laguiche Chassagne-Montrachet 2007, and Chablis Vaudesir 2007. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on the pleasures of Port. Highest rated are Croft Nonvintage Rose Port, Fonseca Port 2007, and Taylor Fladgate Late Bottled Vintage Port 2003. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on Pinot Grigio wines. Top choice is Cesari Duetorri 2008. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on a blind tasting of Oregon and California Pinot Noir wines. Winner is Merry Edwards Russian River Valley 2007. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on new red wine finds. The chosen are Cono Sur Carmenere 2008, BrezzaBarbera d'Alba 'Cannubi Muscatel' 2006, and BrezzaDolcetto d'Alba 'San Lorenzo' 2008. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow with an extensive review of Potel-Aviron Fleurie 2007. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on a variety of topics including the 'trading down' phenomenon. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on a variety of wines, including Casalnova Prosecco. (Link)

Veritasin Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on malolactic fermentation and the red wines of Portugal. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Marguerite Thomas names Drappier Brut Nature NV her wine of the year. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Castell d'Encus Ekam Costers del Segre 2008. (Link)

The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov offers more on the Bunello di Montalcino scandal and the regions wines, with nice mentions for Il Poggione, Conti Costanti, Case Basse di Soldera, and Biondi-Santi. (Link)