daily wine picks

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Feb. 08, 2013: VIU MANENT Merlot Colchagua Valley Reserva 2011 (85 points, $9)

Plum, black currant, smoke and pleasant herbaceous undertones mingle in this medium-bodied red, finishing with a floral hint. Drink now. 17,400 cases made. —Nathan Wesley

Feb. 07, 2013: COLUMBIA CREST Riesling Washington Two Vines 2011 (86 points, $8)

Soft and refreshing, with pretty pear and floral flavors that linger gently on the lightly sweet finish. Drink now. 14,700 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

Feb. 06, 2013: COOPER MOUNTAIN Pinot Gris Willamette Valley Cooper Hill 2011 (87 points, $14)

Light and silky, with pretty pear, melon and spice flavors woven tightly and lingering nicely. Drink now. 4,000 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

Feb. 05, 2013: FEUDO ARANCIO Chardonnay Sicilia Stemmari 2011 (85 points, $10)

This medium-bodied white offsets fleshy Golden Delicious apple and yellow melon fruit with undertones of salted butter and spice. Drink now. 15,000 cases made. —Nathan Wesley

Feb. 04, 2013: VIÑA VENTISQUERO Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley Root: 1 2012 (87 points, $12)

Lime, grapefruit and melon rind notes are framed by grace notes of sea salt, straw and flint. Fine-tuned, with a focused finish. Drink now. 16,600 cases made. —Nathan Wesley