daily wine picks

Less than $15

May. 21, 2013: RIVERA Chardonnay Castel del Monte Preludio No. 1 2011 (87 points, $14)

Apple and mineral notes mark this soft, elegant white, finishing with subtle accents of cream and spice. Drink now. 9,000 cases made. —Nathan Wesley

May. 20, 2013: VIDIGAL Douro 2010 (88 points, $10)

This medium-bodied red shows ripe, spicy accents to its lithe bramble and red raspberry flavors, with snappy licorice accents on the finish. Drink now through 2016. 50,000 cases made. —Kim Marcus

May. 18, 2013: THE CURATOR White Swartland 2012 (88 points, $10)

Shows range, with juicy Jonagold apple, white ginger, heather, honeysuckle and green almond notes, backed by an unadorned, juicy finish. Solid. Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Sémillon. Drink now. 10,000 cases made. —James Molesworth

May. 17, 2013: CLIFFORD BAY Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2012 (86 points, $11)

Smooth and succulent, with a juicy body, featuring passion fruit, lime and green melon notes. Drink now. 79,500 cases made. —MaryAnn Worobiec

May. 16, 2013: BOUVET Brut Rosé Vin de Table Français Excellence NV (87 points, $13)

A charming sparkler, with strawberry, cherry and watermelon flavors, offering a fresh, lingering finish that shows a light bergamot note. Drink now. 4,000 cases imported. —James Molesworth