daily wine picks

Less than $15

Feb. 04, 2010 COLUMBIA CREST Riesling Washington Two Vines 2008 (85 points, $8)

Soft and easy-drinking, with peach and pear flavors on a light frame, finishing sweet and airy. Drink now. 33,000 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

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$15 to $30

Feb. 04, 2010 WATER WHEEL Memsie Red Bendigo 2007 (88 points, $15)

Ripe and tangy, with a tart edge to the juicy blackberry and fresh grape flavors, softening on the open-weaved finish. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2012. 28,000 cases made. —Harvey Steiman

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More than $30

Feb. 04, 2010 WILLIAMS SELYEM Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2007 (90 points, $42)

Spicy red cherry, plum and rose petal scents are delicate and elegant. Medium-bodied, with a touch of candied cherry. This ends as it begins—delicate and elegant—gaining nuance and finesse. Drink now through 2014. 1,308 cases made. —James Laube

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