daily wine picks

Less than $15

Feb. 08, 2010 CASA AGRICOLA ALEXANDRE RELVAS Alentejo Ciconia 2008 (85 points, $9)

Displays a good cut to the red berry, currant and dried plum flavors. Espresso and mocha notes linger on the tannic finish. Touriga Nacional, Syrah and Aragonês. Drink now. 65,000 cases made. —Kim Marcus

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$15 to $30

Feb. 08, 2010 VILLA MARIA Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Private Bin 2009 (86 points, $16)

Soft and ripe, appealing for its fresh nectarine and pear flavors, finishing with generosity. Drink now. 50,000 cases imported. —Harvey Steiman

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More than $30

Feb. 08, 2010 PHILIPPE & VINCENT JABOULET Crozes-Hermitage Nouvelère 2007 (90 points, $42)

Alluring, with black tea, mulled currant and spice notes laid over a spine of graphite and iron, followed by a racy finish. Drink now through 2011. 2,800 cases made. —James Molesworth

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