daily wine picks

Less than $15

Mar. 16, 2010 AVELINO VEGAS Verdejo Rueda Montespina 2008 (85 points, $11)

Pear and greengage flavors are fresh and crisp in this juicy white, which has a silky texture and good backbone. Drink now. 40,000 cases made. —Thomas Matthews

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$15 to $30

Mar. 16, 2010 RAMOS-PINTO Douro Duas Quintas 2007 (87 points, $15)

This well-concentrated and fruity-tasting red exhibits plenty of raspberry, dark cherry and braised fig flavors, finishing with mocha and spice. Drink now. 2,200 cases imported. —Kim Marcus

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More than $30

Mar. 16, 2010 JOH. JOS. PRUM Riesling Kabinett Mosel Graacher Himmelreich 2008 (91 points, $34)

Pure, focused and electric, with violet, black currant, peach, lime and mineral aromas and flavors. This grips your attention with its harmony and precision. There's a long aftertaste of flowers and mineral. Drink now through 2020. 2,000 cases made. —Bruce Sanderson

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