In the Chicago Tribune, wine columnist Bill St. John takes a long look at Michigan wineries and wines. Jancis Robinson, writing in the Financial Times, points to a trend in Australia of experimentation with alternative grape varieties, including Assyrtico. And wine blogger Alice Feiring (The Feiring Line) shares tasting notes on a number of rare, older vintages from the Eyrie Vineyard - Oregon's pioneering winery. JG

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Coppola Rosso & Bianco Rosso 2011. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Casal Garcia Vinho Verde. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Castle Rock Central Coast Pinot Noir 2009. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Robert Hall Rose de Robles 2012. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on $20 wines for springtime enjoyment. Twenty are recommended, including wines from Heitz, Mastroberardino, Castello di Volpaia, Red Tail Ridge, and others. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on second label wines from several Long Island wineries. Notes on Richmond Creek wines (from Osprey's Dominion), Collina wines (from Macari Vineyards), and Bridge Lane wines (from Lieb Cellars). (Link)

International Herald Tribune: Staff writer Eric Pfanner on the choices of oak barrel types for fermenting and aging wine, with a focus on Henri Giraud and Champagne production. (Link) On another page, tasting notes on Champagnes from J.L. Vergnon, Bollinger, Henri Giraud, Krug, and Jacques Selosse. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist LettieTeague profiles Barbara Banke, widow of the late Jess Jackson. Focus is on continuing growth of Kendall-Jackson and Jackson Family Wines. (Link) On another page, Teague offers tasting notes on several current releases from Jackson Family Wines. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons on changes to the classification system in Chianti. (Link) On another page, Lyons offers tasting notes on several Chiantis, including wines from Bibbiano, Monte Bernardi, and Badia a Coltibuono. (Link) 

Financial Times: Wine columnist JancisRobinson on relatively new plantings of global grape varieties (such as Assyrtiko) in Australia. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on sparkling wines for Mother's Day, with notes on Champagnes from Moet & Chandon. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on the sale of wine in re-fillable bottles at BaumgarnerWinery. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on the trend toward sweet red wines and Moscato. Also, recommendation for Toad Hollow Dry Rose of Pinot Noir 2012. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel on California wines made from the Tannat grape variety. Mentions for wines from Tablas Creek, Clayhouse, Sextant, and others. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the decision of Ridge Vineyards to begin ingredient labeling and noting their cellar practices. (Link) On another page, several bargain wines are noted, the highest rated of which is Las Colinas del Ebro Garnacha Blanca 2012. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward on wine tasting tips for those attending public events. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on mature Pinot Noir wines. Highest recommendations go to wines from Morgan, La Crema, Gloria Ferrer, and Rodney Strong. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on wines and wineries in Michigan. Nice mention for Chateau Grand Traverse, and others. (Link)

The Oregonian: Wine columnist Katherine Cole on Pinot Noir wines from Shea Vineyard in the Willamette Valley. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow interviews Charles Banks, who has purchased MayacamasVineyards. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on Finger Lakes Rieslings, with a focus on Ravines. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel has nice things to say about Schloss Reichartshausen Riesling Spatlese 2009, and recommends a pairing with fish tacos. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring offers tasting notes and thoughts on older vintages from Eyrie Vineyards. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer Michael Apstein on vintage Port wines. Focus is on the wines from Taylor Fladgate, Fonseca, and Croft. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts offers mini reviews on wines from Firestone, Grahams, Mud House, Gloria Ferrer, Navarro, and others. (Link)

The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on the Narbona winery in Uruguay, with comments on the winery design, the wines, and the consultant - Michel Rolland. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger Isaac Baker reviews several Champagnes from Moet & Chandon, and Krug. (Link)

TimAtkin: Wine blogger Tim Atkin has nice things to say about Denis Jamain Reuilly Les Coignons 2011. (Link)

Zester Daily: Wine writer Tina Caputo on rose wines, with recommendations for wines from Korbel, Clayhouse, Bonny Doon, and Beckmen Vineyards. (Link)

WineDiarist: Wine blogger Mike Steinberger reflects on his recent James Beard Foundation award. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Rafael Palacios 'As Sortes' Valdeorras 2011. (Link)

Diner's Journal: Wine bloggerEric Asimov on what to pair with an eggplant wraps NYT recipe. Reds and white both considered, ranging from Nero d'Avola to Savennieres. (Link)

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