daily wine picks

$15 to $30

Jun. 19, 2013: BERSANO Barbera d'Asti Costalunga 2010 (87 points, $19)

The dusty cherry, thyme, tobacco and earth notes hold court, backed by vibrant acidity. Balanced, this leaves a mouthwatering impression. Drink now. 30,000 cases made. —Bruce Sanderson

Jun. 19, 2013: CARLTON CELLARS Pinot Noir Yamhill-Carlton District Cape Lookout 2010 (91 points, $30)

Starts off light-weight, with subtle flavors, delivering precise, cinnamon-accented cherry notes that gain momentum as the transparent finish accelerates. A wine of complexity and grace. Drink now through 2018. 672 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

Jun. 18, 2013: TUDAL Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2011 (88 points, $18)

Refreshing, with a light body and fresh acidity complementing the notes of Key lime, grapefruit, lemon and peach. Drink now. 4,000 cases made. —MaryAnn Worobiec

Jun. 17, 2013: DOMAINE GILLES NOBLET Pouilly-Fuissé Domaine de la Collonge 2010 (90 points, $25)

A fresh, well-integrated style, boasting apple, peach, hazelnut and acacia blossom aromas and flavors. Balanced, this lingers with buttered pastry and spice accents. Drink now through 2018. 6,000 cases made. —Bruce Sanderson

Jun. 15, 2013: LAYER CAKE Shiraz South Australia 2011 (87 points, $16)

Ripe and floral, with carnation and peppery lily notes weaving through the dark berry flavors, persisting against crisp tannins on the finish. Best from 2015 through 2018. 22,000 cases made. —Harvey Steiman