daily wine picks

$15 to $30

Apr. 02, 2013: PILLAR BOX Shiraz Padthaway Reserve 2009 (90 points, $20)

Firm, focused and juicy, with guava, currant and white pepper flavors, coming together smoothly against refined tannins on the lingering finish. Best from 2014 through 2019. 10,000 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

Apr. 01, 2013: NEYERS Chardonnay Carneros 2011 (89 points, $30)

Pure, clean and layered, with rich, subtle and delicate notes of peach, fig, honeysuckle and melon. Drink now through 2018. 5,900 cases made. —James Laube

Mar. 30, 2013: WIRRA WIRRA Shiraz McLaren Vale Catapult 2009 (90 points, $20)

Distinctly savory and spicy, with licorice, roasted red pepper and grilled meat notes adding to the red berry flavors. Finishes with intensity. Best from 2014 through 2018. 2,000 cases imported. —Harvey Steiman

Mar. 29, 2013: FATTORIA DEL CERRO Toscana Manero 2010 (88 points, $16)

A mix of cherry, tobacco, underbrush and tar flavors mingle in this sleek, sinewy red. Firm, finishing on the lean, astringent side. Sangiovese and Merlot. Best from 2014 through 2020. 8,330 cases made. —Bruce Sanderson

Mar. 28, 2013: ST. HALLETT Shiraz Barossa Faith 2010 (89 points, $16)

Lean and a tad tart, this offers fleshy ripe cherry, tobacco and spice flavors that linger on the firm finish. Best from 2014 through 2018. 3,500 cases imported. —Harvey Steiman