daily wine picks

$15 to $30

May. 08, 2013: OS Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley BSH 2009 (91 points, $30)

Ripe and focused, with a stony edge to the deep cherry and blackberry flavors, coming together with refined tannins on the long, expressive finish. Best from 2015 through 2019. 160 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

May. 07, 2013: ZANTHO Saint Laurent Qualitätswein Trocken Burgenland 2010 (88 points, $15)

A sinewy red, showing good concentration to the violet, dried berry and wild sage notes. Humus and mineral accents build at midpalate, lingering on the chewy finish. Drink now through 2015. 15,000 cases made. —Kim Marcus

May. 06, 2013: PATIENT COTTAT Sancerre Anciennes Vignes 2010 (91 points, $26)

Shows good drive from the start, with chamomile and honeysuckle notes leading the way, followed by alluring hints of straw, lemon curd, white peach and gooseberry. Features a wet stone-tinged finish. Drink now through 2015. 2,500 cases imported. —James Molesworth

May. 04, 2013: PALI WINE CO. Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County Huntington 2011 (88 points, $23)

Openly fruity and accessible, offering ripe plum and blueberry fruit that's pure and graceful. Grows simple on the finish. Drink now through 2018. 3,535 cases made. —James Laube

May. 03, 2013: DOMAINE MONTROSE Côtes de Thongue White La Valade des Lézards 2011 (90 points, $20)

Offers a lively mix of ripe grapefruit, crisp apple and white peach flavors that are concentrated and well-structured. Shows good cut to the minerally accents, which extend on the almond-tinged finish. Drink now through 2016. 30,000 cases made. —Kim Marcus