This week, the San Francisco Chronicle reviews red wines from Washington State producers, and finds many to like. On the other coast, columnist Dave McIntyre of the Washington Post places a focus on Norton wines - especially those from Virginia. And in the Chicago Tribune, columnist Bill St. John reviews many wines from Alsace, and offers tasting notes on several Alsatian wines. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Altovinu Euodia Old Vines Garnacha 2011. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Bisol Desiderio Jeio Prosecco Brut NV. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Bodegas A. Fernandez Tinto Pesquera 2009. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Cuvee Prestige Gigondas 2010. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Haras Maipo Valley Carmenere 2009. (Link)

 

International Herald Tribune: Staff writer Eric Pfanner on the wines of Roussillon, with a focus on wines from Clos des Fees, Domaine Gauby, and Domaine de la Rectorie. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist LettieTeague on New Zealand Pinot Noir wines and their backward move in the market. (Link) On another page, recommendations for wines from Ata Rangi, Felton Road, Greywacke, Mt. Beautiful, and Salomon & Andrew. (Link) On another page, Teague comments on prose from wine sales people, with nice mentions for wines from Botani, El Coto, and others. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons considers the meaning and occurance of 'minerality' in wine. (Link) On another page, recommendations for wines from Chateau Meaume, Trimbach, and Yalumba. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist JancisRobinson on an interesting mix of wines recently tasted. Recommendations for wines from San Leonardo, Laroche, Treloar, HegartyChamans, Domainede Cebene, Les Clos Perdus, and Pfaffl. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on on Pinot Noir wines from Byron, with a note on the Santa Barbara County 2010. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews red wines from Washington State. Lots to like, with recommendations for wines from MilbrandtVineyards, L'Ecole No. 41, Col Solare, Covey Run, Betz Family, Leonetti Cellar, and more. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on Napa Valley winemaker Randy Dunn, and his defense of Cabernet wines with modest alcohol levels. Tasting notes on several of the wines. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on CresciVineyard, and the many wine producers they supply, with a tasting note on Six Hands Winery Cresci Vineyard Lodi Chenin Blanc 2011. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on wines from Cloud's Rest Vineyards in Sonoma County. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on Norton wines. (Link) On another page, recommendations for Norton wines from Virginia, with highest marks for those from Chrysalis Vineyards, and Cooper Vineyards. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on a sommelier event in Houston, with nice mentions for wines from Heitz, Shafer, and others. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Staff writer Tina Danze reports on the tasting panel's picks for wines to accompany mideastern cuisine. Recommendations for wines from Zenata, ItaloCescon, Muga, Cantina Zaccagnini, and El Coto. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has nice things to say about Marietta Old Vine Red Lot 57 NV. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward profiles Minnesota native Mary Olson, the owner of Airlie winery in Oregon. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on 'winesicles' from Kim Crawford. Also, recommendations for the Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2011, and Pinot Noir 2010. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Robin Riddell on unusual wine finds, with recommendations for wines from Don Mantillon, Favorita, and Cannonau di Sardegna. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on the wines of Alsace. Notes on wines from Schoffit, Zind-Humbrecht, Emile Beyer, Domaine Weinbach, Paul Blanck, Dopff, and Roland Schmitt. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on an interesting experiment in Pinot Noir production by wineries Anne Amie, LincourtVineyards, and Bouchaine Vineyards. (Link)

Seattle Times: Wine columnist Paul Gregutt on the Decoy wines of Duckhorn Vineyards. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on wines that exhibit a bit of plum character. Nice mentions for wines from DomaineSkouras, Ehlers Estate, Domaine Faively, Navarro, Craggy Range, and others. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on (gasp!) a shortage of rose wines in the Hamptons, with a mention for Domaines Ott in Provence. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel has nice things to say about Graffigna CentenarioReserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2008. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring debuts her newsletter on natural wines. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Gerald Boyd profiles winemaker Brian Talley of Talley Vineyards. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts profiles Rioja winemaker Miguel Merino. (Link)

The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray interviews Quivira winemaker Hugh Chappelle on harvest 2012. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger David White interviews winemaker Doug Tunnell of Brick House Vineyards in Oregon. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger JancisRobinson recommends Alain Grignon Carignan Vieilles Vignes 2011. (Link)