daily wine picks

$15 to $30

Jun. 07, 2013: HUGEL Pinot Blanc Alsace Cuvée Les Amours 2010 (88 points, $16)

A dry, minerally version, with well-cut acidity and flavors of poached apple, white peach, ground ginger and lemon peel. Drink now. 5,000 cases imported. —Alison Napjus

Jun. 06, 2013: ARBOR CREST Merlot Columbia Valley Four Vineyards 2010 (90 points, $18)

Vibrant, expressive and juicy, with violet-tinged blackberry and currant flavors, this rides easily on refined tannins to a gently lingering finish. Best from 2014 through 2018. 1,500 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

Jun. 05, 2013: ARGIOLAS Cannonau di Sardegna Costera 2010 (89 points, $18)

Aromatic, with garrigue, spice box and smoke notes accenting the racy plum and wild berry fruit, remaining fresh through the solid finish. Drink now. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 41,600 cases made. —Nathan Wesley

Jun. 04, 2013: NAVARRO Chardonnay Anderson Valley Première Reserve 2010 (88 points, $25)

Sleek and refined, offering subtle white peach, melon and spicy floral scents that are tight and focused, with a clean, minerally finish. Drink now through 2019. 2,366 cases made. —James Laube

Jun. 03, 2013: GREYWACKE Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2012 (91 points, $20)

Extremely aromatic, with honeysuckle, lemongrass and lemon zest notes up front, followed by equally powerful lemon, tangerine and nectarine flavors. Everything comes together on a smooth, supple and light body, revealing plenty of juicy highlights. Drink now. 3,000 cases imported. —MaryAnn Worobiec