daily wine picks

$15 to $30

Apr. 11, 2013: VIÑA FALERNIA Syrah Elquí Valley Reserva 2009 (88 points, $15)

Spice-filled, delivering a round palate of roasted plum, game, coffee bean and herb notes. Drink now. 26,000 cases made. —Nathan Wesley

Apr. 11, 2013: SOUTHERN RIGHT Sauvignon Blanc Walker Bay 2011 (90 points, $19)

Displays ripeness and drive, with citrus oil, white peach and salted butter notes offset by bracing fleur de sel and thyme accents. The long, rapier finish pulls you back for another sip. Drink now. 10,500 cases made. —James Molesworth

Apr. 10, 2013: CHATEAU ST. JEAN Chardonnay Alexander Valley Belle Terre Vineyard 2010 (88 points, $25)

A clean, fragrant and delicate style, with pure notes of white peach, honeysuckle and spice. Drink now through 2018. 3,447 cases made. —James Laube

Apr. 09, 2013: PETER ZEMMER Pinot Grigio Alto Adige 2011 (88 points, $18)

Clean-cut and fresh, with a subtle blend of crisp apple, white peach, tarragon and blanched almond notes. Sleek, with hints of grapefruit zest and fleur de sel on the finish. Drink now. 10,000 cases made. —Alison Napjus

Apr. 08, 2013: HOPE ESTATE Shiraz Western Australia The Ripper 2009 (89 points, $18)

Smooth and spicy, with a touch of orange peel weaving through the black cherry and spice flavors, lingering pleasantly. Best from 2014 through 2019. 10,000 cases made. —Harvey Steiman