daily wine picks

More than $30

Jun. 10, 2000: PETER MICHAEL Les Pavots Knights Valley (92 points, $85)

Dark, ripe, rich and focused, this California Cabernet-based blend offers tiers of currant, mineral, anise, sage and cedar, all folding neatly together and finishing with a chocolaty edge. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. Drink now through 2009. 4,351 —James Laube

Jun. 09, 2000: VILLA CAFAGGIO Toscana San Martino 1997 (95 points, $50)

Here's a classic red from the outstanding '97 Tuscan vintage. This is a big and powerful wine. Quite dark in color, with an intense blackberry, raspberry and floral character. Full-bodied, with very chewy tannins. Very tight now; best after 2005. 1,077 ca —James Suckling

Jun. 05, 2000: ANTINORI Toscana Tignanello (95 points, $51)

Here—s a standout from Tuscany's great '97 vintage. A fabulous red, young and racy. Deep dark ruby in color, with focused aromas of blackberries, wood and very ripe fruit. Full-bodied, with loads of velvety tannins and a long, long finish. Best after 20 —James Suckling

Jun. 03, 2000: TRIMBACH Riesling Alsace Cuvée Frédéric Émile Vendanges Tardives 1990 (94 points, $60)

Terrific. Finely etched and intense, this Riesling VT combines mature notes of honey, burnished wood and clove with fresh pine, citrus and apple, all displayed on a firm, lean structure. Quite dry and seemingly ageless, with a long, smoky finish. Drink no —Bruce Sanderson

Jun. 02, 2000: DOMAINE PEYRE ROSE Coteaux du Languedoc Clos des Cistes 1995 (93 points, $40)

This Languedoc red is a powerful, well-focused and finely structured wine, with intense red fruit flavors and spicy, meaty notes. Clean and pure-tasting, with a delicate smoky aroma and an impressive core of cherry, currant and raspberry flavors that buil —Kim Marcus