In the New York Times, columnist Eric Asimov explores a world of fine wine possibilities beyond Burgundy and Bordeaux. Jancis Robinson, writing in the Financial Times, continues her recommendations of festive holiday wines with an eclectic group of moderatly priced red wine recommendations. And John Foy, columnist for the Newark Star-Ledger, expresses concern for a change in winemakeing direction for Chappellet Signature Cabernet Sauvignon wines. JG

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2011. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Evening Land Pinot Noir 2010. (Link)

Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Dom Ruinart Champagne 2002. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Epicuro Beneventano Aglianico 2009. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Edge Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2008. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on finding great wines beyond Burgundy and Bordeaux. Nice comments for regions such as Rioja, Bierzo, the Santa Cruz Mountains, Santorini, Mount Etna, the Jura, and numerous others - all worth exploring. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on sparkling wines from Long Island. Especially nice comments on wines from Bedell Cellars, and Shinn Estate Vineyards. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on the wines of Cote Rotie, with notes on wines from Jean-Michel Stephan, Yves Cuilleron, E. Guigal, Rene Rostaing, and Guy Bernard. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons on wines for the holidays, with recommendations for those from Bouvet-Ladubay, Clos Cazals, Salon, Estoras, Two Rivers, Jean-Noel Gagnard, Domaine La Prade Mari, Heitz, Grand Puy Lacoste, Weingut Schloss Lieser, Nelson Creek, and Croft. (Link) On another page, Lyons and Teague discuss European and American palates in a video. (Link) On yet another page, Lyons offers thoughts on good value Bordeaux wines, with nice mentions for Chateau Reynon, Petit Bosq, Chateau Beaumont, and others. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on red wines for holiday enjoyment. Wines from Quinta da Bacalhoa, M. Chapoutier, Wynn's, Marc Colin, and others are recommended. (Link)

Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on new wine maps and using Google Earth to view vineyards. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy laments the evolution of style he sees in Chappellet Signature Cabernet Sauvignon. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Syrah wines from Washington State. Recommended are wines from Owen Roe, Otis Kenyon, L'Ecole No. 41, Betz Family, aMaurice Cellars, and Amavi. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on small-lot grower Champagnes. Recommendations for wines from Agrapart & Fils, Chartogne-Taillet, and several others. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on the Barbera wines of Boeger Winery. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on the perils of fradulet wine. Also, a recommendation for Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc 2010. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on new wine books for gift giving. Comments on new books from Natalie MacLean, Evan Dawson, and others. (Link) On another page, recommendations of bargain wines, the highest rated of which are Anton Bauer Gmork Gruner Veltliner 2011, and Clos du Mont-Olivet Montueil la Levade Vieilles Vignes 2009. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell on wines for Hanukkah, with nice mentions for Judd's Hill Estate Pinot Noir, Sandhi Santa Barbara County Chardonnay, and Yarden Galilee Sauvignon Blanc. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward recommends Cellar Pinol Ludovicus 2009. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on the new crop of wine books. Notes on offerings from Jim Gordon, Gerald Asher, and others. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Adrien Matthews on wines for holiday giving. Recommended are R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Cubillo 2005, Tofanelli Family Vineyards Charbono 2008, and Chateau Vieux Pourret 2006. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on how best to encourage wine to breathe. (Link) On another page, some comments on wine scoring systems, with recommendations for Susana Balbo Malbec 2007, Castello di Monsanto Nemo 2003, and Saint Clair 'Vicar's Choice' Pinot Noir 2009. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on Antica Terra winery in b, with an in depth look at the 2011 growing season and its challenges. Also, tasting note on the 2009 vintage Pinot Noir. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on the growing taste in China for fine wine. Nice mentions for Lafite, Penfolds, Duhart Milon, and others. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on a variety of topics of interest to wine people, including a new Napa Cabernet from Yao Ming. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on wines from Clayhouse Vineyards. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring offers updates on her December series of book readings. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Gerald Boyd on wines from the Cotes de Roussillon, with tasting notes on many of these. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts on wines from the Stags Leap District. (Link)

Gray Market Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray offers more thoughts on the "No pay, no Jay" affair, and Robert Parker's disdain for bloggers. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger David White offers links to a good number of topics, including criticism of the 100 point scale. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Domaine Marc Colin La Fontenotte 2008. (Link)