Eric Asimov of the New York Times offers praise for the quality and value of crianza wines from Rioja. In the Wall Street Journal, guest writer Jacqueline Friedrich reports from Bordeaux on the en primeur tastings. And Laurie Daniel, writing in the San Jose Mercury News, nicely summarizes the recent tastng retrospective of Ridge Monte Bello wines. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Villa Wolf Gewurztraminer 2008. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Root 1 Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Bodegas Volver Tempranillo 2007. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks The Spanish Quarter Costers del Segre Chardonnay Albarino 2007. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on crianza wines from Rioja. Praise for both the quality and value of these wines, with R. Lopez de Herdia Vina Cubillo 2003 rated highest, while the 2005 vintage of Sierra Cantabria is noted for its value. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Guest writer Jacqueline Friedrich on the Bordeaux en primeur tastings of the 2009 vintage. Tasting notes on several, including praise for Chateau Pontet-Canet. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist Elin McCoy on the pleasures of Madeira wines. (Link)

Forbes Online: Wine writer Richard Nalley on Pinot Noir wines from the Sonoma Coast. (Link)

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson on improvements in winemaking in China. (Link)

Boston Globe: Wine columnist Stephen Meuse on a variety of wine styles. Recommended are Casa Castillo Jumilla Monastrell 2008, Quinta do Alqueve 'Tradicional' Ribatejano 2006, Domainede l'Ameillaud Vin de Pays de Vaucluse 2007, Cono Sur Colchagua Valley Viognier 2009, and ChidaineVal de Loire Sauvignon Touraine 2008. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on Dolcetto wines, with a focus on Abbona Papa Celso Dolcetto di Dogliani 2007. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews white Rhone wines. Those from Tardieu-Laurent, Perrin, Oratoire Domaine St. Martin, Guigal, DomaineGrand Veneur, Alain Graillot, and M. Chapoutier get the nod. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine editor Jon Bonne profiles Erwan Faiveley and his family's Burgundy wines. (Link) On another page, Bonne recommends unusual wines for spring enjoyment, including an Albarino from Bonny Doon and a Verdelho from Hope Estate. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne has nice things to say for Simone Giusto El Dorado County Syrah 2006. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on Chianti and changes in its regulatory system. Recommendation for Castello di Gabbiano Chianti Classico Riserva 2006. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on the recent retrospective tasting of Ridge Monte Bello wines. Special praise for the 2000 vintage, and nice comments for the 2006 vintage, currently on the market. (Link) 

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on Viognier wines from Virginia. Variabilities in quality and style are noted, but high marks are given to Veritas Vineyard and Winery Viognier 2009. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Guest writer Bob Townsend on his favorite California wineries, including Clos Pegase, Gundlach Bundschu, Foxen, and RoedererEstate. (Link)

Arizona Republic: Wine columnist Mark Tarbell offers tasting notes on sparkling wines for spring enjoyment. Highest rated is Henriot Brut 'Souverain' NV. (Link) 

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on local wine shops. Also, nice comments on Tygerberg Durbanvile Sauvignon Blanc 2008. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: The tasting panel picks wines to pair with wedding cake. Recommended are Michele Chiarlo Nivole Moscato di Asti, Santo Stefano Moscato d'Asti, Gruet Demi-Sec NV, and Martini & Rossi Asti Spumante. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on bargain wines, with recommendations for several from Sebeka and Finca La Linda. (Link)

Nashville Tennessean: Wine columnist Frank Sutherland on wines to pair with and Easter lamb. Top choice is J. Vidal Fleury Vacqueyras 2007. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine reporter Bill Daley on wines to pair with an Easter ham. Top choices are Robert Mondavi Fume Blanc 2008, Hahn Syrah 2008, Quivira Mourvedre Wine Creek Ranch 2007, and Black Kite Pinot Noir 'Kite's Rest' 2007. (Link) 

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow offers many tasting notes on Yarra Yering wines from Australia. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman polls his readers on the marketing strategy behing Hello Kitty wines. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel profiles Rochioli Vineyards & Winery and its wines. (Link)

Veritas in Vino: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on wines for Passover. Best comments are for Capcane Peraj Petita. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Linda Murphy on the Kunde Family Estate Winery. (Link)

JancisRobinson.com: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Martinelle Cotes de Ventoux 2007. (Link)

The Pour: Wine blogger Eric Asimov offers more thoughts on the value of Rioja crianza wines, as well as Loire Valley red wines. (Link)