In the Los Angeles Times, wine writer W. Blake Gray offers insights into the 'field blend' tradition of California winemaking. Wine columnist Bill Daley of the Chicago Tribune profiles Napa Valley winemaker Cathy Corison this week. And in the New York Times, columnist Eric Asimov considers the question of color intensity in red wines. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Clos de la Siete 2008. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Louis Bernard Cotes du Rhone Villages 2007. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Covenant Chardonnay Lavan 2008. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine columnist Bob Hosmon picks Donum Estate Carneros Pinot Noir 2007. (Link)

Business Week: Wine writer Nick Passmore recommends Chateau Beaumont 2007. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Rabbit Ridge Barrel Cuvee Chardonnay 2008. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov takes a look at the 2007 vintage Burgundy wines and likes what he sees. Nice comment for Hubert de Montille Volnay les Mitans, Domaine Bart Marsannay Les Dt. Jacques, and others. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine writer Matt Kramer on wines from Argentina, with tasting notes on wines from Terrazas de los Andes, O. Fournier, Colome Estate, Vina Alicia, and Achaval Ferrer. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on Ridge Vineyards and iconic winemaker Paul Draper. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on the wines of Ribera del Duero, with a focus on Bodega Convento San Francisco Crianza 2005. Also, nice comments o n wines from Bodegas del Campo. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Grenache wines from California. Producers cited include Ventana, Qupe, Quivira, Novy, Kaena, Horse & Plow, and David Girard. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne on the history and lineage of vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains, with nice mentions of Ridge Vineyards, Rhys Vineyards, and others. (Link)

Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Wine writer Dan Berger on the unpleasantness of high alcohol wines. Also, recommendation for Buried Cane Pinot Grigio 2008. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Chris Macias on moderately priced wines. Recommendations for Talbott Chardonnay 2007, Fleur Haut Gaussen Bordeaux 2005, and Hollis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007. (Link) On another page, columnist Mike Dunne recommends Odonata Wines Alta Mesa Grenache 2008. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Guest writer W. Blake Gray on Zinfandel and 'field blend' wines. Comments on wines from Ridge Vineyards, Ravenswood, and Bedrock Wine Co. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the Gallo Red Bicyclette scandal. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on wines from Canada. Nice comments for wines from Jackson-Triggs and Black Hills Estate Winery. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers on Merlot, with praise for the efforts of Duckhorn. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on Sauvignon Blanc wines. Top rated is Ferrari-Carrano Fume Blanc 2008. (Link) 

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on Vermouth, with tasting note on Dolin Vermouth de Chambery Rouge. (Link)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel: Wine writer Bob Hosmon on the wines of Languedoc. Focus is on Domaine de Nizas, with tasting notes on the Le Mas Red 2007, Carignan 2006, and Le Mas White 2008. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on top wines tasted at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. The chosen are Maison Alex Gambal Clos Vougeot 2006, Chateau d'Esclans 'Whispering Angel' Rose 2007, Krug Grande Cuvee Brut, and Planeta Burdese Sicily IGT 2007. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on small wineries importing grapes from other growing regions. Nice comments on Canyon Wind Merlot 2003. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley profiles winemaker Cathy Corison and her Napa Valley wines. Tasting notes on the Kronos Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, and the Corison Cabernet Sauvignon 2006. (Link) 

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on an upcoming tasting of wines from the El Dorado Winery Association. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on a 2009 vintage Finger Lakes Riesling that is being sold in 20-liter stainless steel tanks. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel reports from Italy on the Barbera 2010 event, with praise for the wines of Danilo Spinoglio. (Link)

Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on the wines of Cristophe Baron in Walla Walla, Washington. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Robert Whitley offers t asting notes on winning wines from the Monterey Wine Competition. (Link)

Tasting room: Wine editor and blogger Ray Isle offers tasting notes on several wines from Chile. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Ridge Santa Cruz Mountains Estate 2006. (Link)

The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov offers more thoughts on the subject of color intensity in red wine. (Link)