daily wine picks

Less than $15

Sep. 03, 2001: PARINGA South Australia Individual Vineyard 1999 (88 points, $10)

Stylish stuff, solid and juicy, packed with lively blackberry, raspberry, chocolate and spice flavors that keep bouncing through the rich finish. Flavors linger enticingly. A much more serious wine than the price suggests. Drink now through 2010. 14,000 c

Aug. 31, 2001: DOMAINE DE BISCONTE Côtes du Roussillon 1999 (88 points, $8)

From the western part of France's Languedoc-Roussillon region comes this lively and nicely spiced red, with bright red cherry and grape flavors. Balanced, with good structure and firm tannins, and notes of cardamom on the finish. Drink now through 2003. 1 —Kim Marcus

Aug. 29, 2001: CASA LAPOSTOLLE Merlot Rapel Valley 2000 (87 points, $10)

This Chilean winery has made a name for itself with its modern-styled wines. This Merlot has lots of toast, but there's enough fleshy black plum and cassis fruit to back it up. Bittersweet chocolat

Aug. 28, 2001: ODFJELL Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley Armador 2000 (87 points, $10)

Here's a debuting winery from Chile that's off to a good start. Elegant, with cherry, cedar, vanilla and mineral notes that linger, carried by dusty, yet stylish tannins on the finish. Nicely done.

Aug. 27, 2001: SAUVION & FILS Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie Château du Cléray 1999 (88 points, $10)

From the Loire valley comes this white. Vibrant, exuding dense floral, lemon and apple notes on a racy frame. Balanced and sleek, it picks up mineral accents on the finish. Try with shellfish. Drink now. —Bruce Sanderson