daily wine picks

$15 to $30

Feb. 02, 2013: ELK COVE Pinot Gris Willamette Valley 2011 (88 points, $19)

Fresh and vibrant, with lively melon and pear flavors, finishing on a citrusy note. Drink now. 17,000 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

Feb. 01, 2013: J Pinot Gris California 2011 (88 points, $15)

The apple, orange zest, pear and spice flavors are nicely balanced, offering delicate acidity and almond and spicy notes on the finish. Drink now. 36,000 cases made. —MaryAnn Worobiec

Jan. 31, 2013: KINGS RIDGE Pinot Noir Oregon 2010 (89 points, $17)

Light on its feet, with ripe blackberry and floral flavors that linger nicely on the generous finish. Drink now through 2015. 6,000 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

Jan. 30, 2013: ANDREW MURRAY Syrah Central Coast Tous les Jours 2010 (89 points, $16)

Pure, tight and vivid, with vibrant wild berry, blackberry, raspberry and huckleberry flavors, this holds focus and ends with a ripple of berry flavors. Drink now through 2020. 3,200 cases made. —James Laube

Jan. 29, 2013: MOLLYDOOKER Shiraz McLaren Vale The Boxer 2011 (88 points, $25)

Firm in texture, with a layer of chewy tannins surrounding a lean core of blackberry and spice flavors. Has length but needs cellaring to soften. Best after 2014. 17,700 cases made. —Harvey Steiman