In the Chicago Tribune, wine columnist Bill St. John takes a long look at Vino Nobile di Montepulciano wines and offers tasting notes on several. Kind words flow for California Chardonnay this week, as Eric Asimov of the New York Times puts the focus on the Santa Barbara region. Dave McIntyre, columnist for the Washington Post, delves into the mysteries and delights of Blaufrankisch wines from Austria. And on Tim Atkin's website, Christy Canterbury MW offers an extensive report on Napa Mountain Wines, with details available at this link. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Anton Bauer Gmork Gruner Veltliner 2011. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Bodegas La Candelaria Senda 66 Tempranillo 2010. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Paul Jaboulet Aine Crozes Hermitage 'Les Jalets' 2009. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses The Gnome Knows Syrah 2011. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Verget Macon-Villages 2011. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on Chardonnay wines from Santa Barbara. Praise for the group in general, and the more restrained style. Top choice (and noted as best value) is Sandhi 2011. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Jay McInerney on the wine selections of Grand Cru Wine Consulting. Along the way, mentions for wines from Comte de Vogue, Hundred Acre, Krug, Gruaud-Larose, Domaine Dujac, Dominus, and others. (Link) Wine columnist Will Lyons on wines to pair with salads or vegetarian meals. Mentions for wines from Rioja, Languedoc, Beaujolais, Alsace, and other regions. (Link) On another page, Lyons offers tasting notes on wines from Alain Grignon, Concha y Toro, and Tyrrell's. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on the growing numbers of female wine directors and sommeliers. Nice mentions for several, including Juliette Pope of Gramercy Tavern, and Liz Nicholson of Maialino. (Link)

Forbes Online: Wine columnist Katie Kelly Bell on a visit to the wine cellars at Maison Joseph Drouhin in Burgundy. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on the 2012 vintage Bordeaux wines. A few gems and even bargains found despite a difficult growing season. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on the Chianti Ruffina wines of Selvapiana. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on California's historic vineyards, with mentions for Monte Rosso, Mead Ranch, Hayne Vineyard, and others. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on Fields Family Wines, with a recommendation for thier Lodi Estate Syrah 2010. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on the mysteries of bottle variation. Also, recommendation for Fairview Goats du Roam 2012. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the Blaufrankisch wines of Austria. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on several Blaufrankisch wines, with highest marks for wines from Hillinger and Steindorfer. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has nice things to say about Landskroon Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on red wines for spring and summer enjoyment. Many producers named, including Italy's Mionetto, Sandrone, Rosa Fiore, Vietti, and Giacomo Conterno. Freench producer list includes Paul Jaboulet, La Vieille Ferme, Joseph Drouhin, and Potel-Aviron. And from the U.S., mentions for Duxoup, Parducci, Anne Amie, and Ponzi. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on Prosecco. Highest recommendations are for wines from Col Credas, La Tordera, Bosco di Gica, and Ogio. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano wines of Tuscany. Tasting notes on wines from Poliziano, Tenimenti Angelini, and Avignonesi. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on rose wines from Italy. Tasting notes on many, including wines from Torrevento, Cantine Ferri, Colle Petrito, and others. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on the difficulties of the economy in Argentina and the possible impact on Malbec pricing. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel offers tasting notes on several wines from DAOU Vineyards and Winery. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on natural wine production in Spain. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Linda Murphy on unusual white wines from California. Mentions for wines from Tangent, Y Rousseau, Zocker, Gordian Knot Winery, Larkmead Vineyards, Massican, and others. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini reviews on wines from Gary Farrell, Bonny Doon, Castello Banfi, Angelini, and Donnafugata. (Link)

The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on Tannat wines from Uruguay. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger David White interviews winemaker Tracy Hawkins of Hawk and Horse Vineyards. (Link)

Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Ponzi Vineyards Tavola Pinot Noir 2011. (Link)

WineDiarist: Wine blogger Mike Steinberger on the Koch vs. Greenberg lawsuit. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends A & H Nittnaus Kalk und Schiefer Blaufrankisch 2010. (Link)