Sadly, Bill Daley has stepped down as the Chicago Tribune wine columnist, giving way this week to Bill St. John, who writes on wines made from old vines. In the New York Times, columnist Eric Asimov takes a loving look at wines made from Mourvedre. And in the Los Angeles Times, guest writer Patrick Comiskey explores wines of the Piedmont beyond those produced from the Nebbiolo grape variety. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Apothic Winemakers Blend Red 2008. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Allegrini Valpolicella 2008. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Domaine Huet Vouvray Petillant Brut. (Link)

Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Domaine Nalys Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2008. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Chateau La Baronne Montagne d'Alaric 2006. (Link)

Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Domaine Ehrhart Cremant d'Alsace Cuvee Prestige NV. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Valdo Nerello Mascalese Brut Rose NV. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the red wines of Bandol in Provence and the Mourvedre grape variety. Nice comments for wines from Chateau Pradeaux, Chateau de Beaucastel, Tablas Creek, La Clarine Farm, Bonny Doon, and Domaine Tempier. (Link)

Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on Roanoke Vineyards of Long Island, with special praise for the Cabernet Franc wines. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on an unusual group of Napa Valley winemakers and their wines, with tasting notes on wines from Mathiasson, Scholium Project, Kongsaard, Luna, and Arnot-Roberts. (Link) On another page, McInerney recommends new books from Mark Oldman and Allen Meadows. (Link) Wine columnist Lettie Teague offers a brief profile of restaurateur Joe Bastianich and his wines. (Link) On another page, she visits Bear Dalton of Spec's in Houston, with mentions for Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay, and Folie a Deux Menange a Trois. (Link) On yet another page, Teague recounts a recent chat with Joshua Wesson, with a nice mention for Kollwentz Sauvignon Blanc 2009. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons writes on the wines of Pomerol this week, with a focus on Vieux Chateau Certan. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the use of oak barrels in aging wine. Along the way, nice comments for Sassicaia 2007, and Neudorf Maggie's Block Pinot Gris 2009. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on wine from the Piedmont region, with nice comments for Ratti Nebbiolo d'Alba Ochetti 2008. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Albarino wines from California. Recommended are those from Verdad, Three Wine Co., Silver Horse, Clavo Cellars, and Bokisch Vineyards. (Link)

Wine editor Jon Bonne on French Colombard wines in California. Tasting notes on Y Rousseau Old Vines Russian River Colombard 2009, and Woodenhead Halfshell White Russian River Valley French Colombard 2009. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on red wines for fall enjoyment. Recommended are Villa Montefiori Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Louis Martini Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, and Don Silvestre Tempranillo 2008. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on overripe California red wines, with comments from author Oz Clarke. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Guest writer Patrick Comiskey on wines from the Piedmont region of Italy. Focus is on wines from Valle d'Aosta, and on grape varities beyond Nebbiolo. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on local wines, with nice comments for several Virginia and Maryland wineries including Barboursville, Boxwood, Glen Manor, Horton, and Virginia Wineworks. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on Dry Creek Vineyards, with praise for their Chenin Blanc. Also, results from recent tasting panel, with high marks for Ledson Winery Barbera 2007, Ikal 1150 Torrontes 2008, Clos du Val Stag's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, and others. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on Adobe Road Winery, with a recommendation for the Bacigalupi Vineyard Petite Sirah 2006. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward offers tips for entertaining with wine, but no brand mentions. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Guest contributor Rob Stein on pairing wine with food. Recommendations for Teira Sonoma Zinfandel 2006, Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling 2009, and Zaca Mesa Z Gris Rose 2008. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine writer Bill St. John on wines produced from 'old vines.' Recommendations for Domaine Gauby Cotes du Roussillon 2004, and Clos de la Briderie Vieilles Vignes 2008. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Matt Kramer on wines for Thanksgiving. Recommended are Harmonia Pinot Noir 2007, and Fabla Tempranillo & Garnacha Calatayud 2009. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow critiques a recent Jay McInerney column on the supernatural and wine. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on Chateau St. Jean de la Gineste 2007. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on wines from Misty Oaks Vineyard in Umpqua Valley, Oregon. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on winemaker Steve Edmunds and his wines. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Michael Franz on Gruner Veltliner in California, with praise for Zocker Winery Gruner Veltliner 2009. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini reviews on wines from Hanzell and others. (Link)

Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on cognitive dissonance and wine appreciation, with mentions for wines from Kendall Jackson, and Two Buck Chuck. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Neudorf Maggie's Block Pinot Gris 2009. (Link)

Diner's Journal: Wine blogger Eric Asimov offers more thoughts on Mourvedre, with mentions also for Chateau de Pibarnon, Domaine de Terrebrune, and Domaine Bunan. (Link)