In the San Francisco Chronicle, columnist Jon Bonne reports on the progress of harvest in California and finds several winemakers and vineyard managers reporting a bit of a swing of the pendulum back to more balanced Cabernets. On the other coast, Eric Asimov of the New York Times delves into the pleasures of Gran Reserva Rioja wines. And wine blogger Alder Yarrow (Vinography) begins his 'unboxed' feature, with reviews of many recently received samples. JG 

Baltimore Sun: Wine writer Michael Dresser picks Dry Creek Vineyards Heritage Zinfandel 2009. (Link)

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Staff writer Donald Rosenberg picks Farnese Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2010. (Link)

Los Angeles Times: Wine writer Irene Virbila picks Oddero Barbera d'Alba 2009. (Link)

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Wine writer Gil Lempert-Schwarz chooses Ruta 22 Malbec 2010. (Link)

Dallas Morning News: Wine columnist Rebecca Murphy picks Pedernales Cellars Texas GSM 2010. (Link)

New York Times: Wine columnist Eric Asimov on the distincive style and charater of Gran Reserva wines from Rioja. Focus is on a vertical tasting of Prado Enea wines from Muga, but nice mentions also for wines from Lopez de Heredia, La Rioja Alta, Bodegas Faustino, CUNE, Breton, and Marques de Murrieta. (Link)

New York Times: Wine writer Howard G. Goldberg on a new venture from Martin Scott Wines in league with Pelegrini Vineyards. One liter bottles of Chardonnay and Merlot comprise the 'North Fork Project.' Comments also on large format bottles from Peconic Bay Winerey, Duck Walk Vineyards, and Pindar Vineyards. (Link)

Wall Street Journal: Wine columnist Lettie Teague on many studies regarding wine consumption and health. (Link) Staff writer Will Lyons on the Ribera del Duero region of Spain, with mentions for Vega-Sicilia, Pingus, Pesquera, and others. (Link) On another page, tasting notes for wines from Ossian, Aalto, and Dominio de Pingus. (Link)

Bloomberg News Service: Wine columnist John Mariani on wines to pair with Indian foods. Mentions for wines from Nieto, and Vie Vite. (Link)

Forbes Online: Wine columnist Katie Kelly Bell on wines from New Zealand. Praise for Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2012. (Link)

 

Financial Times: Wine columnist Jancis Robinson profiles British wine man Joseph Berkmann. Comment along the way for Chateau Margaux, and for Georges Duboeuf. (Link)

Newark Star-Ledger: Wine writer John Foy on the Pinot Noir wines of Montebruno - an Oregon winery with New Jersey roots. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: The Chronicle tasting panel reviews Bordeaux style red wines from Paso Robles. Recommendations for wines from Niner Wine Estates, Justin, J. Lohr, J+J Cellars, Halter Ranch, and Clayhouse. (Link)

San Francisco Chronicle: Wine ed itor Jon Bonne on how the 2012 harvest in California is progressing. Comments from vineyard managers in several regions, a mention for Cathy Corison, and comments from Spottswoode winemaker Aron Weinkauf, among others. (Link)

Sacramento Bee: Wine columnist Mike Dunne on 'Summer of Riesling' promotions, with nice comments on Madrona Vineyards Riesling 2010. (Link)

Napa Register: Wine columnist Dan Berger on Jerry Lohr and his wines, with nice comments on the Petite Sirah Tower Road 2010. (Link)

San Jose Mercury News: Wine columnist Laurie Daniel profiles Rhys Vineyards in Portola Valley, California. (Link)

Washington Post: Wine columnist Dave McIntyre on the plans that Steve Case and his wife have for their Early Mountain Vineyards winery in Virginia. (Link)

Houston Chronicle: Wine columnist Dale Robertson on recent tasting panel results. Highest praise for wines from Tudal Estate, Simi, Colome, and Notre Dame des Pallieres. (Link)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Wine writer Gil Kulers has nice things to say about Fonseca Bin 27 Port. (Link)

Minneapolis Star Tribune: Wine writer Bill Ward has nice things to say about Banfi Centine. (Link)

Miami Herald: Wine columnist Fred Tasker on less well known grape varieties. Nice mentions for Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, Bersano, Terrazas de los Andes, and others. (Link)

Chicago Tribune: Wine columnist Bill St. John on affordable white Burgundy wines. Recommendations for wines from A & F Boudin, Jean-Pierre Berthenet, Olivier Merlin, Clotilde, JJ Vincent, Joseph Drouhin, and Thierry & Pascale Matrot. (Link)

Seattle Times: Wine columnist Paul Gregutt on out-of-state ownership of major Washington wineries, with tasting notes on wines from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Precept Wines, Pacific Rim, and Three Rivers. Also, recommendation for Sawtooth Skyline Red 2010. (Link)

Vinography: Wine blogger Alder Yarrow on many recently tasted wine samples. Notes on wines from Domaine Antonin Guyon, Freeman Winery, Grgich Hills, Morgan, Pine Ridge, and others. (Link)

Dr. Vino: Wine blogger Tyler Colman on a pending rule by the EU to allow U.S. wineries to use the term 'chateau' on wines exported to Europe. (Link)

Bigger Than Your Head: Wine blogger Fredric Koeppel reviews wines from Dawn's Dream, Cima Collina, and Silvestri Vineyard. (Link)

The Feiring Line: Wine blogger Alice Feiring on fermenting wine in ox skins at Clos Ouvert. (Link)

Wine Review Online: Wine writer W. Blake Gray on Italian vintner Andrea Contucci in Montepulciano. (Link)

1WineDude: Wine blogger Joe Roberts on the new Playboy wine club, with notes on a tasting of Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia wines. (Link)

The Gray Report: Wine blogger Blake Gray on the smug views of a wealthy wine collector. Mentions for Chateau Petrus, and others. (Link)

Terroirist: Wine blogger David White interviews winemaker John Graziano of Millbrook Vineyards & Winery. (Link)

Zester Daily: Wine blogger Elin McCoy recommends Donkey & Goat Stonecrusher 2011. (Link)

JancisRobinson: Wine blogger Jancis Robinson recommends Domaine des Luquettes Bandol 2006. (Link)

Diner's Journal: Wine bloggerEric Asimov on the new Honey Brown Ale brewed at the White House. Comments from brewmaster Garrett Oliver, of the Brooklyn Brewery. (Link)