daily wine picks

Less than $15

Mar. 31, 2012: PFAFFL Zweigelt Qualitätswein Trocken Niederösterreich Austrian Cherry 2010 (87 points, $14)

Firm and peppery, with meaty notes to the dried cherry and cranberry flavors. Shadings of graphite and dark chocolate enliven the finish. Drink now. 20,000 cases made. —Kim Marcus

Mar. 30, 2012: CLIF FAMILY Sauvignon Blanc California The Climber 2010 (87 points, $14)

Vivid, bright and mouthwatering, with plenty of pop to the lemon-lime and tangy peach flavors on a light body. Fresh herb and grapefruit notes come in on the finish. Drink now. 3,000 cases made. —MaryAnn Worobiec

Mar. 29, 2012: STANDING STONE Gewürztraminer Finger Lakes 2009 (85 points, $14)

Forward, with rose water, watermelon rind and pear skin notes that pick up a hint of bitter grapefruit on the finish. Drink now. 331 cases made. —James Molesworth

Mar. 28, 2012: MILBRANDT Pinot Gris Columbia Valley Traditions 2010 (85 points, $13)

This light, tangy white is juicy with tangerine and melon notes, joined by a hint of chalk as the finish lingers. Drink now. 3,677 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

Mar. 27, 2012: DOMINIO DE EGUREN Viño de la Tierra de Castilla Rosado Protocolo 2010 (85 points, $7)

This soft, dry rosé offers modest cherry and strawberry flavors, as a hint of smoke adds a light, pleasantly bitter note. Bobal and Tempranillo. Drink now. 5,000 cases imported. —Thomas Matthews