daily wine picks

Less than $15

Mar. 15, 2013: CHÂTEAU MALBEC Bordeaux 2010 (88 points, $14)

Offers a fresh, direct beam of black cherry preserves and black licorice, with a light briary twinge on the finish. Drink now. 16,600 cases made. —James Molesworth

Mar. 14, 2013: FATTORIA LAILA Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore 2011 (86 points, $10)

A ripe version, offering zesty melon and lemon cream pie notes, with pleasant herb undertones carrying the finish. Drink now. 6,700 cases made. —MaryAnn Worobiec

Mar. 13, 2013: CHÂTEAU FAGE Graves de Vayres First 2009 (86 points, $13)

This has a good core of plum and black cherry fruit, with lightly firm tobacco and singed vanilla bean notes running along the edges. Drink now. 3,000 cases made. —James Molesworth

Mar. 12, 2013: SCHMITT SÖHNE Riesling QbA Mosel Thomas Schmitt Private Collection 2011 (86 points, $14)

Supple and spicy, with baked apple and ripe white cherry flavors that feature some lushness. Vanilla and pastry notes appear on the finish. Drink now. 1,200 cases made. —Kim Marcus

Mar. 11, 2013: CHÂTEAU DU BOIS CHANTANT Bordeaux Supérieur Cuvée Laurence H. 2010 (86 points, $14)

Direct, with a coating of dark cocoa and toast leading the way, followed by medium-weight plum and black currant fruit. Roasted cedar and cocoa hold sway on the finish, leaving a slightly firm feel. Drink now. 16,000 cases made. —James Molesworth