daily wine picks

$15 to $30

Nov. 23, 2009: LOUIS M. MARTINI Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County 2007 (87 points, $17)

Ripe and supple, offering plum and black cherry fruit that's elegant and polished, complex and easy-drinking. Drink now through 2013. 205,000 cases made. —James Laube

Nov. 21, 2009: BODEGA CATENA ZAPATA Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza 2007 (89 points, $22)

Toasty but focused, with coffee and bittersweet cocoa notes leading the way for black currant and fig flavors. There's a nice solid finish. Drink now. 13,500 cases imported. —James Molesworth

Nov. 20, 2009: D'ARENBERG Viognier-Marsanne McLaren Vale-Adelaide Hills The Hermit Crab 2008 (88 points, $16)

This silky white shows spicy pear and floral notes that mingle nicely on the finish. Drink now. 5,000 cases imported. —Harvey Steiman

Nov. 19, 2009: BERINGER Merlot Napa Valley 2006 (88 points, $20)

Rich and focused, with dusty currant and mocha aromas and appealing black cherry and toasty oak flavors. Drink now through 2014. 19,900 cases made. —Tim Fish

Nov. 18, 2009: BODEGAS PINORD Merlot Penedès Clos 15 2006 (88 points, $15)

This clean, balanced Merlot shows fresh black cherry and blueberry fruit, with hints of chocolate and spice. Shows juicy acidity and lightly chewy tannins for structure. Drink now through 2011. 3,000 cases made. —Alison Napjus