daily wine picks

Less than $15

May. 09, 2013: ROBERTSON WINERY Sauvignon Blanc Robertson 2012 (85 points, $10)

Friendly and forward, with grapefruit and kiwifruit notes mixing with a flash of straw on the open-knit finish. Drink now. 60,000 cases made. —James Molesworth

May. 08, 2013: THE NED Pinot Gris Marlborough 2012 (86 points, $13)

The apple blossom, spice and crisp citrus notes are balanced, softly juicy and harmonious on the long finish. Drink now. 60,000 cases made. —MaryAnn Worobiec

May. 07, 2013: MARQUIS DE GOULAINE Muscadet de Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie Cuvée du Millénaire 2011 (87 points, $13)

Shows good zip, with lime, thyme and kiwifruit pulp notes, followed by a flash of fleur de sel on the finish. Drink now. 12,000 cases made. —James Molesworth

May. 06, 2013: CASTLE ROCK Merlot Columbia Valley 2010 (88 points, $11)

Fresh, vivid and inviting for its juicy blackberry and cherry fruit, persisting right through the open-textured finish. Drink now. 5,000 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

May. 04, 2013: GOATS DO ROAM WINE COMPANY Goats do Roam White Western Cape 2011 (87 points, $10)

Displays good fennel, peach and nectarine notes, with a flash of green almond to keep the finish lively. Viognier, Grenache Blanc and Roussanne. Drink now. 10,000 cases made. —James Molesworth