daily wine picks

$15 to $30

May. 02, 2013: PITAULT-LANDRY & FILS Bourgueil Domaine Les Pins Cuvée Les Rochettes 2011 (88 points, $20)

Bright and fresh, with good savory, olive and chalk notes weaving around the core of red and black cherry fruit. Offers a brambly feel on the finish. Not dense, but defined, showing excellent typicity. Drink now through 2015. 8,000 cases made. —James Molesworth

May. 01, 2013: GLAZEBROOK Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Regional Reserve 2012 (89 points, $15)

The vivid and intense white grapefruit and green apple flavors display elegance, with white flower aromatics, touches of white pepper and a juicy, succulent body. Drink now. 1,500 cases imported. —MaryAnn Worobiec

Apr. 30, 2013: NINO NEGRI Valtellina Superiore Quadrio 2009 (89 points, $25)

Balanced, focused by fine acidity, this elegant red features light tannins framing flavors of sun-dried cherry, ground spice, grilled plum and subtle bresaola. Drink now through 2018. 2,050 cases imported. —Alison Napjus

Apr. 29, 2013: NAUTILUS Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2012 (87 points, $19)

Tangy, showing good intensity to the citrus zest, peach and yellow apple flavors. Made in a broad style, with a juicy, spicy finish. Drink now. 3,000 cases imported. —MaryAnn Worobiec

Apr. 27, 2013: GHOST PINES Zinfandel Sonoma-San Joaquin Counties Winemaker's Blend 2011 (87 points, $20)

Delicate and soft, with appealing raspberry, cinnamon and spice flavors. Drink now through 2017. 11,900 cases made. —Tim Fish