daily wine picks

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Mar. 08, 2013: CHEVAL QUANCARD Entre-Deux-Mers Cuvée Clémence Élevé en Fût de Chêne 2011 (86 points, $13)

Plump, with tasty grapefruit, peach and Meyer lemon notes, showing a light kiss of brioche on the finish. Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle. Drink now. 20,000 cases made. —James Molesworth

Mar. 07, 2013: SNOQUALMIE Chardonnay Columbia Valley 2010 (88 points, $10)

This white is polished, light and refined, with pretty pear and cream flavors showing deft balance. Drink now through 2014. 15,028 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

Mar. 06, 2013: STEFANO FARINA Dolcetto di Diano d'Alba 2011 (87 points, $13)

Bright and juicy, this red shows cherry, blackberry and a touch of bitter almond. Mouthwatering, with moderate length. Drink now. 2,000 cases made. —Bruce Sanderson

Mar. 05, 2013: CHÂTEAU LES ROSIERS Bordeaux White 2011 (86 points, $10)

A forward white, with modest grapefruit pulp and Meyer lemon notes, showing a hint of melon on the finish. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Drink now. 2,000 cases imported. —James Molesworth

Mar. 04, 2013: UMANI RONCHI Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico ! 2011 (85 points, $10)

Fresh, with an attractive chalk and flint undertone to the ripe lemon and casaba melon notes. Savory finish. Drink now. 50,000 cases made. —Nathan Wesley