The yin and yang of the U.S. economy can be seen in two columns this week. In the New York Times, wine columnist Eric Asimov details the effects of falling prices on California winegrape growers and wineries, while columnists Gaiter and Brecher, writing in the Wall Street Journal, find many values for consumers among the price reductions for Bordeaux wines of the 2005 vintage. Also on the value theme, columnist Bob Hosmon, writing the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, finds several inexpensive wines to recommend, including some in magnum bottles and boxes. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Godwin 'Floral Clone' Chardonnay 2007. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Rene Barbier Mediterranean Rose Brut NV. (Link)

Washington Times: Wine columnist Paul Lukacs selects Clos du Val Chardonnay 2007. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Pali Pinot Noir 'Bluffs' 2007. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Casa Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Carmenere 2007. (Link)

Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Jean-Luc Colombo Cotes du Rhone 'Les Abeilles' 2007. (Link)

Philadelphia Inquirer: Staff writer Craig LaBan suggests Sartori Ferdi 2006. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut NV. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the recession and challenges facing the California wine industry. Comments from Adam Lee of Siduri, Greg Brewer of Brewer-Clifton, and others. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard Goldberg profiles Onabay Vineyards and their wines. Nice comments for the Wild Ferment Chardonnay 2007, Unwooded Chardonnay 2007, Blanc de Blancs Brut 2006, Great Blue Heron 2007, Night Heron Merlot 2007 (and 2006), and the Black Crown Merlot 2007. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnists Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher on discounts being offered on the 2005 vintage wines from Bordeaux. Best wine in tasting is deemed to be Chateau Gruaud-Larose 2005, while Chateau Haut-Batailley 2005 is noted as a good value. (Link)

Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on white wines for summer enjoyment. Recommended are La Vis 'DiPinti' Trentino Pinot Grigio 2008, Domaine du Rin du Bois Touraine 2008, Domaine la Haute Fevre Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie 2007, Quinta de Azevedo Vinho Verde 2008, and Il Fae Marca Trevigiana IGT Nibesa Prosecco NV. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews wines to enjoy with oysters. Recommended are Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs 2006, Txomin Etxaniz Getariako Txakolina 2008, Domaine de la Tourmaline Muscadet Sevre et Maine 2007, Groth Sauvignon Blanc 2008, and La Dilettante Vouvray Brut NV. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Guest writer Steve Pitcher on Gewurztraminer wines from California. Tasting notes on offerings from Stony Hill, Arista, Breggo, Gundlach Bundschu, Handley, Husch, Londer, and Navarro. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on ready-made Sangria wines. Notes on offerings from Carlo Rossi, Cruz Garcia Real, and Bandit. (Link)

Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Wine columnist Dan Berger on matching wines to the context of the moment. Also, nice comments for Kenwood Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on Cru Beaujolais wines. Nice comments for Chateau de la Chaize Brouilly, Louis Latour 'Les Michelons' Moulin-a-Vent, Domaine Manoir du Carra Julienas (and Morgon), Domaine Laurent Gauthier Cote du Py Morgon, and Domaine Dupre Regnie 'Haute Ronze.' (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on Brassfield Estate Winery and its wines. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on lighter Italian red wines. Highest rated is Gagliardo Dolcetto d'Alba 2007. (Link) 

Dallas Morning News: The tasting panel picks white wines under $10. Tasting notes on several, with best comments on panel top choice Cono Sur Sauvignon Blanc 2007, from Chile. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on good wines in large packages. Recommended whites in magnum bottles are Concha y Toro Frontera Sauvignon Blanc, Folonari Soave, Jacob's Creek Chardonnay, and Woodbridge Chardonnay. Recommended red wines in 1.5 liter bottles are Jacob's Creek Shiraz, and Yellow Tail Shiraz. Boxed wine recommendations are for Hardy's Shiraz and Banrock Station Chardonnay. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on inexpensive Malbec wines. Top choice is Santa Julia Organic Malbec 2008. (Link)

Chicago T ribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on Riesling wines and the new 'taste profile' chart from the International Riesling Foundation. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on German Rieslings, with highest praise for Schmitt Sohne Spatlese 2007, and Hirschbach & Sohne Kabinett 2007. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on a tasting of Oregon Riesling wines. Highest scores are for those from Trisaetum and Brooks. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on light red wines under $20. Recommended are Produttori del Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2006, Domaine Sylvain Pataille Bourgogne-Passetoutgrains 2006, and Alain Michaud Brouilly 2006. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fred Koeppel reviews two Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Praise for Brandlin Cabernet Sauvignon 2005. Less enthusiasm for NapaAngel 'Aurelio's Selection' 2006. (Link)

Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on a recent Barolo seminar. (Link)

Tasting room: Wine editor and blogger Ray Isle offers some thoughts on wine label design. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Sierras de Malaga Botani Moscatel Seco 2008. (Link)

The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov with more on the recession and its possible effects on California wine. (Link)