daily wine picks

$15 to $30

Apr. 20, 2013: THIERRY GERMAIN Saumur-Champigny Domaine des Roches Neuves 2011 (88 points, $21)

Sleek and racy, with red currant and cherry fruit stitched with lilac and iron notes, displaying fine cut on the finish. Drink now through 2015. 90,000 cases made. —James Molesworth

Apr. 19, 2013: SEGHESIO Barbera Alexander Valley 2009 (90 points, $28)

A fine blend of Italy and California. The aromas of dried cherry and cranberry mix with anise, mocha and pepper, leading to rich, supple flavors that show toasty oak, plum and herb accents. Drink now through 2018. 2,000 cases made. —Tim Fish

Apr. 18, 2013: STARBOROUGH Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2012 (87 points, $15)

Features succulent melon, kiwifruit, peach and grapefruit flavors, with good intensity and juiciness. Drink now. 230,000 cases made. —MaryAnn Worobiec

Apr. 17, 2013: DOMAINE MONTROSE Côtes de Thongue Rosé 2011 (89 points, $15)

There's depth and concentration to the melon, dried cherry and wild plum flavors in this rosé, interspersed with refreshing minerally notes. Savory accents appear the moderately rich finish. Drink now. 15,000 cases made. —Kim Marcus

Apr. 16, 2013: MACMURRAY RANCH Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2010 (88 points, $27)

Medium-weight, this subtle style is most interesting on the finish, where the dried berry, spice and anise flavors are woven together. Ends with dry tannins. Drink now through 2018. 50,000 cases made. —James Laube