daily wine picks

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Feb. 23, 2013: RAPITALÀ Grillo Sicilia 2011 (88 points, $13)

Fresh and tasty, delivering zesty white grapefruit, green melon and fine chalk notes that linger in the finish. Drink now. 1,500 cases imported. —Nathan Wesley

Feb. 22, 2013: CHÂTEAU LÉON Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux 2010 (86 points, $12)

Juicy and inviting, with dark blueberry, black currant and plum fruit melded at the core, while licorice, violet and toasty vanilla notes fill in on the finish. Drink now through 2015. 12,000 cases made. —James Molesworth

Feb. 21, 2013: TELMO RODRÍGUEZ Rueda Basa 2011 (85 points, $14)

Pear, dried apple, ginger and light herbal flavors mingle in this white. Smoke and citrus keep the finish focused. Drink now. 7,000 cases imported. —Thomas Matthews

Feb. 20, 2013: VIÑA LEYDA Pinot Noir Leyda Valley Classic 2011 (85 points, $13)

Ripe yet cut, with well-integrated acidity supporting the mineral-tinged cherry and currant fruit character. Drink now. 7,000 cases imported. —Nathan Wesley

Feb. 19, 2013: CUSUMANO Insolia Sicilia 2011 (86 points, $12)

This crisp white shows some density, with layers of apple skin, ripe melon and blanched almond that lead to an aftertaste of citrus zest. Drink now. 30,000 cases made. —Nathan Wesley