Lots of sparkling wine recommendations this week, with toughtful selections from Laurie Daniel in the San Jose Mercury News, and the Dallas Morning News tasting panel. In the New York Times, wine writer Howard G. Goldberg takes note of forty years of wine production on Long Island. And wine blogger Blake Gray (The Gray Report) finds several outstanding sparkling wines to enjoy with holiday celebrations. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve Champagne NV. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Glen Ellen Reserve Merlot 2009. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Carpe Diem Cabernet Sauvignon 2009. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Dona Paula Los Cardos Sauvignon Blanc 2011, and Rocca Delle Macie Rubizzo 2010 as wines of the year. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on the 40th anniversary of the wine indsustry on Long Island. Growing diversity is noted, along with the excitement being generated by several white wine varieties. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on wine critic Stephen Tanzer and his approach to wine evaluation. Along the way, nice mentions for wines from Reynvaan Family, Hirtzberger, Mascarello, William Selyem, and others. (Link) On another page, tasting notes from Tanzer on wines from Beaulieu Vineyards, Turley Cellars, Greywacke, Januik, and Chateau Joanin Becot. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the wild and wacky in the wine and spirits worlds this year. Along the way, mention for Chile's Tremonte winery, Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Rombauer Vineyards, and others. (Link)

Forbes Online: Wine columnist Larry Olmsted on best value wines of the year. Praise for wines from Casa Lapostolle, Liberty School, Clos de Los Siete, Kim Crawford, Fattoria La Valentina, and Alois Lageder. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on sparkling wine values. Recommendations for wines from Mionetto, Enza, Segura Viudas, and Mumm Napa. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on his ten most memorable wines of the year. Interesting selections from far and wide, with top spot going to Morning Dew Ranch Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2009. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on sparkling wines from Mumm Napa. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on the fine points of tasting wines, with a recommendation for Les Freres Couillaud Chateau de la Ragoutiere Muscadet Sevre et Maine 2010. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on sparkling wines for the holidays. Recommended are wines from Roederer Estate, Domaine Chandon, Gloria Ferrer, Schramsberg, Iron Horse, Domaine Carneros, J Vineyards, Moet & Chandon, Taittinger, and Nicolas Feuillatte. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Staff writer Irene Virbila on sparkling alternatives to Champagne. Many recommendations of various types and styles, from producers such as Flying Goat Cellars, Kiralyudvar, All Saints Estate, Domaine Rolet, Lucien Albrecht, and Bort olomiol. (Link)

Washington Post: Guest columnist Jason Wilson on a new book on 'Slow Wine,' a book on life in the vineyards of Italy, from the Slow Food movement. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on wines from several producers featured in the book, including Damiliano, Abbazia di Novacella, Pieropan, Antonelli, Foradori, and Vietti. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on his tasting panel's rating of many sparkling wines. High praise for Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Brut 1998. Also recommendations for wines from many producers, including Gloria Ferrer, Moet & Chandon, Dom Ruinart, Krug, Dom Perignon, Charles Heidsieck, Duval-Leroy, and others. (Link) Dallas Morning News: Staff writer Tina Danze reports on sparkling wines for under $35. Recommendations include wines from Roederer Estate, Segura Viudas, Lucien Albrecht, Carpene, Naveran, Schramsberg, Raventos, Alma Negra, Gruet, Jansz, Duval-Leroy, Secco, and Mas de Daumas Gassac. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers recommends Hypothesis Cabernet Sauvignon 2010. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward has nice things to say about McKinley Springs Horse Heaven Hills Chenin Blanc 2009. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on sparkling wines for the holidays. Top recommendations are for wines from Bollinger, Charles Heidsieck, Moet & Chandon, and Gloria Ferrer. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Guest columnist Steve Prati on sparkling wines for the holidays. Recommendations for wines from Schlumberger from Austria, Caraccioli, Muscanti, and Bug Juice. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on the link between sacred and secular names in vineyards around the world. Comments from Christian Moueix of Chateau Petrus in Bordeaux and Dominus in Napa Valley. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers praise for Craggy Range 'The Quarry' Bordeaux Blend 2004. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the sale of Martine's Wines, and the future for the company. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel on an excellent cava - CR20 Cava 2006 from Mont Ferrant. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on a tasting trip to the Loire Valley. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Robert Whitley on sparkling wines. Recommendations for wines from Mumm Napa, Ferrari, J Vineyards, Gosset, and Charles Heidsieck. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini reviews of wines from Lieb Family Cellars, Kayra, Chateau Tanunda, Hogue Cellars, and others. (Link)

The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on sparkling wine shopping tips. Nice mentions for wines from Roederer Estate, Scharffenberger, Gloria Ferrer, Gruet, Pierre Sparr, and others. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger David White interviews Antonio Fattori of Fattori wines in Italy. (Link)

Eater: Wine blogger Talia Baiocci on 'what's hot' and 'what's over' in wine. Comments from notables such as Jon Bonne of the San Francisco Chronicle, Katherine Cole from the Portland Oregonian, and others. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Campinuovi Sangiovese 2009. (Link)