In the Washington Post, wine columnist Dave McIntyre takes a look at Madeira wines and their special qualities. Columnist Bill St. John, writing in the Chicago Tribune, finds much to like in Chianti wines, and offers numerous recommendations. And there is no stopping our friend Jancis Robinson, who follows her recommendation of a Michigan wine last week on her blog with a tip of the hat for a Pinot Gris from England this week. You go, girl. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writerMichael Dresser picks Montebuena Rioja 2009. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Twenty Bench Cabernet Sauvignon 2009. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Terrazo Merlot delle Venezie 2005. (Link)

Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests La Spinetta Ca' di Pian Barbera d'Asti 2008. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Gerard Bertrand Chateau l'Hospitalet La Clape La Reserve 2009. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov continues his recent focus on Rhone Valley wines, with a look at Gigondas, this week. Highest marks go to Domaine Notre Dame des Pallieres 'Les Mourres' 2009, while the Domaine de Font-Sane 2007 is noted as a fine value. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on the wines of Roussillon, with tasting notes on wines from Domaine des Soulanes, Tramontane, Chapoutier, Domaine Gauby, and Hecht & Bannier. (Link) On another page, Teague interviews winemaker Michel Chapoutier. Nice comments on his Marius red and white wines. (Link) On another page, Teague offers thoughts on aging wines, with a nice mention for Chateau Branaire Ducru. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on cellaring wine, with nice mentions for Chateau Margaux, and Chateau Haut-Brion. (Link)

Forbes Online: Contributor Katie Kelly Bell has nice things to say about Les Fiefs de Lagrange 2009. (Link) Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the wines of Tasmania, with praise for wines from Stoney Rise, Sinapius, Moorilla Estate, and others. (Link) Join the Wine Opinions panel - take wine surveys and win cash awards of $500, $300, and $200. Join at this link.

Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on the benefits of finding a good, small wine shop. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on a recent Bordeaux wine tasting contest for teams from top U.S. business and law schools. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on Vino Noceto winery and their Sangiovese wines. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on Italian wines. Recommendation for Voliero Rosso di Montalcino 2010. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on Madeira wines, with nice mentions for wines from Rare Wine Co., and Broadbent Selections. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on several, with highest rating for Broadbent Colheita 1996. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on Port wines, with nice mentions for offerings from Graham's, Dow, Cockburn's, and Warre's. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on setting up a registry at a wine shop. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward has nice things to say about Alois Lageder Muller Thurgau. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on the high altitude wines of Don Miguel Gascon in Argentina, with praise for the Reserve Malbec 2009. (Link) Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Rob Stein on special wines to enjoy. Recommendations for wines from Quinta do Crasto, Petalos, Les Cailloux, and Gini. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on Chianti wines. Recommendations for those from Selvapiana, Piccini, Felsina, Corzano e Paterno, Frescobaldi, Valiano, Ruffino, and Badia a Coltibuono. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole finds a Pinot Noir to pair with chocolate - Luminous Hills 2010. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on a tasting of Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir wines. Highest ratings for those from Kosta Browne, Miura, and Testarossa. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the 100 point rating scale and other wine industry items of note this week. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on several vintages of Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon wines. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on an amazing meal and wines in Madrid with Victor de la Serna of Finca Sandoval and other friends and wines. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Tina Caputo interviews John Balletto of Balletto Vineyards and Winery. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts on Savennieres wines and a visit to the Loire Valley. (Link)

The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray updates the survival of the TTB and changes that are coming. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger David White interviews winemaker Dan Petroski of Larkmead winery. (Link) DaveMcIntyre'sWineLine: Wine blogger Dave McIntyre on the observations of Patrick Comiskey at the Virginia Governor's Cup wine competition. (Link)

Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Francois Chicaine Touraine Blanc 2011. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recomme nds Stopham Pinot Gris 2010. (Link)

Diner's Journal: Wine bloggerEric Asimov offers more thoughts this week on wines from Gigondas, with nice comments on wines from Domaine du Cayron, and Les Pallieres. (Link)