In the Financial Times, columnist Jancis Robinson explores a new wave of sherry wines gaining popularity in the U.K. Wine columnist Bill Ward, writing in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, takes on the tricky subject of how wine label art influences consumer trial. And wine blogger Robert Whitley (Wine Review Online) finds much to like in a selection of California sparkling wines. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Edmeades Zinfandel 2009. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Arcachon Cellars Pinot Noir 2008. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Bodegas Avanthia Godello Valdeorras 2008. (Link)

Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Hertiance Sauvignon Blanc 2010. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Cune Cirianza Rioja 2006. (Link)

Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Clos du Bois Marlstone 2006. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Argie Torrontes from the La Rioja winery in Argentina. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the pleasures and complexities of Calvados. Praise for several small producers, such as Domaine de Montreuil. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on Cabernet Franc wines from Long Island. Praise for the suitability of the variety to the terroirs of the East End of Long Island. Tasting notes on wines from Wolffer Estate, Bedell Cellars, Sherwood House Vineyards, and others. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on the wines of Savigny-Les-Beaune. Tasting notes on wines from Domaine Pavelot, Ecard, Rapet, and Simon Bize. (Link) On another page, McInerney recounts a recent tasting of Bordeaux wines at The Four Seasons, with mentions for Chateau Montrose, Lynch Bages, and others. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons offers thoughts on starting a wine cellar, with a recommendation also for Domaine de la Presle Fleurie 2009. (Link)

Forbes Online: Wine columnist Jeff Lefevre recommends Masia de Bielsa Garnacha Vinas Viejas 2009. (Link) Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the trend toward 'raw' sherries in the U.K., with a focus on new offerings from Gonzalez Byass. (Link)

Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse recalls the late Alex Bespaloff and his devotion to acquainting wine drinkers with good, affordable wines. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy offers praise for Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on Chianti wines. Recommendations for those from Casa Emma, Melini, Felsina, Badia a Coltibuono, and others. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne has nice things to say about Matchbook Dunnigan Hills Tempranillo 2008. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on the loss of varietal character in red wines. Also, recommendation for Greg Norman Cabernet Merlot 2008. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the work of the Center for Wine Origins in protecting wine place names. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on good value wines, with highest rating for Vignoble Poiron-Dabin Pinot Gris Tradition 2010. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has nice things to say about Wolf Mountain Blanc de Syrah Brut NV. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on the marketing power of wine labels. Mentions for Peachy Canyon, Middle Sister, Ridge, and many others. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Robin Riddell on French red wines. Recommendations for wines from Domaine Faury, Ermitage du Pic Saint Loup, Cave de Rasteau, Domaine Gramenon, and Chateaumar. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on unusual wines that offer great value. Recommendations for Bodegas Muriel Crianza Rioja 2005, Emilio Lustau Manzanilla Sherry, Cave Vignerons de Saumur 'Les Plantagenets' 2010, and Dr. H Thanisch Riesling 2009. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on Chateau de Vaux 'Les Hautes Bassieres' Moselle Pinot Noir 2009. Scoll down to view. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow reports from India on local wines and the wine scene in Bangalore. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on wine stores that do not use third-party tasting notes or scores to sell wines. Astor Wines, Frankly Wines, and Chambers Street Wines are among those recognized. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel offers tasting notes on Chateau Senailhac 2005, and Henri Perrusset Macon Villages 2010. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring offers some randon thoughts on her recent trip to Georgia - the country. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Robert Whitley on California sparkling wines. Nice comments on wines from Gloria Ferrer, Domaine Carneros, Iron Horse, J Vineyards, Mumm Napa Valley, Roederer Estate, and Schramsberg. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini tasting notes on wines from Mount Veeder Winery, Sokol Blosser, and others. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger Steven Washuta on a Champagne tasting held by K & L Wine Merchant. Tasting notes on wines from Pol Roger, Taittinger, Louis Roederer, and others. (Link)

Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Cascina Gilli Vigna del Forno Freisa d'Asti 2008. (Link)

Wine Curmudgeon: Wine blogger Jeff Siegel on the tre nd toward sweet red wines. (Link)

All We Can Eat: Wine blogger Dave McIntyre on Champagnes for the holidays, with mentions of wines from Jacquesson, Veuve Fourny, and Nicolas Feuillatte. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Edmeades Zinfandel 2008. (Link)