daily wine picks

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Apr. 04, 2013: WINE MEN OF GOTHAM Shiraz South Eastern Australia 2011 (86 points, $10)

Fresh and spicy, with a dark berry core and peppery overtones. Drink now. 50,000 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

Apr. 03, 2013: COLUMBIA CREST Merlot-Cabernet Columbia Valley Two Vines 2010 (87 points, $8)

Taut, with good focus to the licorice-accented blackberry and floral flavors. Drink now. 33,500 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

Apr. 02, 2013: CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE-DR. LOOSEN Riesling QbA Pfalz Saint M 2011 (88 points, $12)

Fresh and juicy, with delicate floral notes to the white plum and berry flavors. A dried apricot hint lingers on the spicy finish. Drink now. 36,960 cases imported. —Kim Marcus

Apr. 01, 2013: BODEGAS ARAGONESAS Grenache-Syrah Campo de Borja Los Dos 2011 (87 points, $8)

This red is dense yet supple, with black cherry, blackberry and licorice flavors backed with savory notes of herb and game. Features smooth tannins and a vanilla-accented finish. Drink now through 2015. 12,500 cases made. —Thomas Matthews

Mar. 30, 2013: VIÑA VENTISQUERO Sauvignon Blanc Lolol Valley Yali Wetland Winemaker's Selection 2012 (86 points, $10)

This open-knit white weaves spring herb notes with juicy lemon-lime and creamed white peach flavors that linger on the solid finish. Drink now. 12,000 cases imported. —MaryAnn Worobiec