Cleveland Plain Dealer:Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Black Opal Cabernet Merlot 2007.  (Link)

Washington Times:Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Etude Rose of Pinot Noir 2008.  (Link)

Los Angeles Times:Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Domaine de la Voute des Crozes Cote de Brouilly 2007.  (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution:Wine writer Gil Kulers suggests Pierre Sparr Cremant d'Alsace Brut Rose NV.  (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel:Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks St. Supery Sauvignon Blanc 2007.  (Link)

  New York Times:Wine writer Howard Goldberg on the rose wines of Croteaux Farm Vineyards, on Long Island.  (Link)

Wall Street Journal:Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on the quality, value, and unique characteristics of Muscadet.  Highest rated is Pierre Luneau-Papin 'Les Pierres Blanche'Vieilles Vignes 2007.  Cited as good values are Domaine de la Batardiere 2007, and Chateau de la Chesnaie 2007.  (Link)

Newsday:Staff writer Peter Gianotti recommends rose wines for summer enjoyment.  Among the most interesting picks are the I'M Deep Rose 2008, from Michael Mondavi, and Pietra Santa Rosato 2008, made from the Dolectto grape variety.  (Link)

Financial Times:Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on top sommeliers who put together extraordinary cellars for their clients.  (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle:The Chronicle tasting panel reviews inexpensive white wines for summer enjoyment.  Recommended are Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Branger 'Le Fils de Gras Moutons' Muscadet 2007, Kuentz-Bas Pinot Blanc 2007, Ebner Ebenauer Weinviertel Gruner Veltliner 2008, Blacksmith Cellars Alta Mesa California Torrontes 2008, Susana Balbo Crios Salta Torrontes 2008, and Tintero Sori Gramella Moscato d'Asti 2008.  (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle:Wine editor Jon Bonne on a bump in the road for the Murphy-Goode winery's "Really Goode Job" search for a social media employee.  (Link)

Sacramento Bee:Wine columnist Chris Macias on the results of the California State Fair Wine Competition.  South Coast Winery honored as winery of the year, while Best of Show red goes to Jeff Runquist Wines Barbera 2007, while Best of Show white is Gloria Ferrer Rose Brut 2005.  (Link)  On another page, wine writer Mike Dunne profiles grape grower and winemaker Ron Silva and the wines he is making from Portuguese varietals.  (Link)

Santa Rosa Press Democrat:Wine columnist Dan Berger on wine bargains created by economic troubles for winemakers.  Comments from Wilfred Wong of Beverages and More.  Also, recommendation of Blackstone Chardonnay 2008.  (Link)

San Jose Mercury News:Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on winemaker Randall Grahm and his new vineyard in San Juan Batista.  Along the way, praise for his Ca' del Solo Albarino 2008 (and Nebbiolo 2006) as well as Le Cigare Volant 2005, and 'Le Pousseur' Syrah 2006.  (Link) 

Los Angeles Times:Guest writer Patrick Comiskey on innovative websites offering great deals on wine.  Cited are winewoot.com, thewineliquidator.com, and winestilsoldout.com.  (Link)

San Diego Union Tribune:Wine columnist Robert Whitley lists many wines under $15 recommended for summer entertaining.  Among them are Vaza Rioja Crianza 2004, Stoneleigh Pinot Noir 2007, Matua Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Cycles Gladiator Chardonnay 2008, and Don Ernesto Vin Gris Rose 2008.  < /font> (Link)

Washington Post:Guest writer Lou Marmon profiles American winemaker Blair Pethel and the wines he is making in Burgundy.  Plenty of challenges, but praise for his Domaine Dublere wines.  (Link)

Houston Chronicle:Wine columnist Dale Robertson reports from Italy on the wines of Ceretto and Michele Chiarlo.  (Link)

Arizona Republic:Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on good value wines.  Highest rated is Pazo Viladomar White Wine 2004.  (Link) 

Minneapolis Star Tribune:Wine writer Bill Ward on the fine wine choices in Minnesota.  Featured this week is Schloss Gobelsburg 'Brut Reserve' NV.  (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel:Wine writer Bob Hosmon on the wines of Bodega Luigi Bosca in Argentina.  Recommended are the 'La Linda' Malbec 2007, 'La Linda' Torrontes 2009, Reserva Malbec 2007, 'Gala' 2007, Finca Los Nobles 2006, and 'Iconico' 2005.  (Link)

Nashville Tennessean:Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on expensive Zinfandel wines.  Top choice is Ridge Lytton Springs Zinfandel 2006.  (Link)

Chicago Tribune:Wine reporter Bill Daley on Chardonnay and its affinity for seafood.  (Link)  On another page, tasting notes on several, with highest marks for those from Hess Collection, Clos du Val, J. Vineyard & Winery, and St. Supery.  (Link)

Vinography:Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers tasting notes on current release wines from Domaine Tempier in Bandol.  (Link)

Dr. Vino:Wine blogger Tyler Colman on Preisent Obama's gift to the President of Italy - American wines made from native Italian grape varieties.  (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head:Wine blogger Fred Koeppel on the reigning German Wine Queen - yes, there is one.  (Link)

JancisRobinson.com:Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Dreissigacker Riesling Trocken 2008.  (Link)

The Pour:Wine blogger Eric Asimov follows up on his Gruner Veltliner column with more thoughts on the subject.  (Link)

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