daily wine picks

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Apr. 18, 2013: CUSUMANO Syrah Sicilia 2011 (85 points, $13)

An easy-drinking Syrah, offering moderate plum and currant flavors with light herbaceous and tarry hints. Drink now. 28,000 cases made. —Nathan Wesley

Apr. 17, 2013: JACOB'S CREEK Riesling South Eastern Australia Dry 2012 (85 points, $8)

Tart and zingy, with delicate lime and pear flavors. Drink now. 10,000 cases imported. —Harvey Steiman

Apr. 16, 2013: SILENI Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Cellar Selection 2012 (86 points, $13)

A juicy blend of green apple, green papaya, pear and lemon flavors balanced on a crisp frame. Drink now. 10,000 cases made. —MaryAnn Worobiec

Apr. 15, 2013: MEZZACORONA Cabernet Sauvignon Vigneti delle Dolomiti 2010 (87 points, $10)

A well-cut crowd-pleaser, with lightly juicy flavors of cassis, blackberry and wild strawberry accented by hints of anise, vanilla and graphite. Drink now through 2016. 50,000 cases made. —Alison Napjus

Apr. 13, 2013: MONTGRAS Sauvignon Blanc San Antonio Valley Reserva 2012 (87 points, $12)

The white peach and lime notes are accented by sea salt and citrus zest in this ripe white. Drink now. 7,500 cases imported. —Nathan Wesley